Telangana poet and lyricist, Ande Sri, who is inseparable from Telugu literature and the Telangana movement, died due to sudden illness on November 10.
His song 'Maayamaipothunnadamma' made him a household name during the statehood struggle.
He was also conferred a doctorate degree by Kakatiya University. The Telangana government awarded Ande Sri with ₹1 crore in recognition of his contribution. His song 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana' is the national song of the state