Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy Passed Away

Legendary Telugu film lyricist and national award winner Veturi Sundararama Murthy died of cardiac arrest here late tonight. He was 74. He was ailing for sometime now and was rushed to a corporate hospital in the night after he complained of chest pain. He died of cardiac arrest in the hospital, sources close to his family said. Born at Peda Kallepalli village in Krishna district on January 29, 1936, Veturi began his career as a journalist in Andhra Prabha and Andhra Patrika Telugu dailies. He was a disciple of famous Telugu writer Viswanadha Satyanarayana. Legendary Telugu actor N T Rama Rao was the first to recognise Veturi's writing talent and introduced him to the film industry. He penned the songs for NTR's blockbuster movie 'Adavi Ramudu' and shot into fame instantly. Prior to joining the film industry, Veturi penned many short stories, ballets and poems for All India Radio. Veturi's songs in films like 'Sankarabharanam' and 'Sagara Sangamam' by ace director K Viswanadh won him national acclaim. He won the National award for best song for 'Raalipoyye Puvva Neeku Raagalenduke' from 'Matrudevobhava'. He won eight Nandi awards, instituted by the state government, as best lyricist. Veturi also essayed brief roles in a few films. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah, Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu and Praja Rajyam Party and actor K Chiranjeevi were among those who condoled his death. సిరాశ్రీ: వేటూరికి పద్య నివాళి తెలుగు సినిమ పాట తేజమే తానయ్యె సౌరభాలు నింపె  సాహితీ వనమందు  పాట రేడు కదలి వాణి వొడిని చేరె తెలుగు గుండె వీణ తెంపి నేడు Southmp3.org conveys deepest condolences to the bereaved family.   Click Here To Watch Veturi the greatest cine poet ever Legendary lyricist Veturi passed away