Nanduri Ramamohanarao


Nanduri Ramamohanarao was a Telugu writer and journalist. He worked in multiple roles in Andhra Jyothy Telugu newspaper since its inception in 1960 till his retirement in 1994. He translated numerous works from English to Telugu. He also wrote a number of books for children. He was also a poet and lyricist. He was also a good music composer and singer.

Life

Rama Mohanarao was born in Vissannapeta mandal in Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh, India. He did his schooling in Nuzvid and Machilipatnam between 1937-1942. He pursued his higher education in Government Arts College at Rajahmundry between 1942-1947. He married Rajeswari in 1944.
Nanduri worked in various editorial capacities, in "Andhra Patrika" Telugu newspaper, between 1948-1960. Later he rendered his services as honorary editor to Udayam daily. Later, he joined the newly formed newspaper "Andhrajyothy" in 1960, where he retired as the editor, in 1994.
He visited many nations like USA, UK, Russia etc. He introduced many writers like Yaddanapudi Sulochanarani etc.
He died in Vijayawada, India on 2 September 2011, due to intracranial hemorrhage. He is survived by wife, two sons and three daughters.

Writings