Tapi Dharma Rao
Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature. He had authored many books which were the eye openers for many in the field of social sciences in India, in particular South India. His books Vidhi Vilasam, Devalayala paina bootu Bommalu endhuku and many more have found a place in the annals of Indian literature.Honours
Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu had two daughters and three sons.Literary works
- Devalayala Meeda Bhutu Bommalenduku?
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- Inupakatchadalu,
- Pathapali, Kotha Pali,
- All India Adukkutinevalla Mahasabha,
- Sahityamormaralu.
- Rallu-Rappalu is his autobiography from 1887 to 1908.
- Translated Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina in Telugu
Filmography
- Mohini Rugmangada
- Malapilla
- Raitu Bidda
- Illalu
- Krishna Prema
- Drohi
- Keelugurram
- Palletoori Pilla
- Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
- Mangala
- Kanna Talli
- Rojulu Marayi