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Veturi Sundararama Murthy Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : January 29, 2021

Short Biography

Veturi Sundararama Murthy was born on 29-01-1936 in Pedakallepalli, Krishna in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an Indian Songwriter, Lyricist, Poet, Writer, Author, Musician & Composer who was known for his work in Telugu cinema.

Other Name: Veturi, Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy
Other Professions: Lyricist Poet Writer Author Musician Composer
Appearance: Telugu

Veturi Sundararama Murthy Complete Bio & Career

He started his professional career as a journalist in 1952. He initially worked with Andhra Prabha and then with Andhra Parrika in 1959. He used to work for the cinema section. Subsequently, he became the editor of a famous newspaper then, Andhra Janta in 1962. After becoming editor he interviewed our then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Thus, became the foremost Telugu journalist to do so. He started working in the film industry simultaneously. 
 
He penned down thousands of Telugu film songs and also acted with brief roles in some films. He was awarded National Award for his lyrics for the song “Ralipoye Puvva” of the Telugu film Matrudevobhava. In his distinguished career, he was conferred with Nandi Award for best lyrics 7 times. He was honoured with several other prestigious awards.
 
Veturi married Seeta Mahalakshmi. The couple is blessed with three sons: Chandrasekhar, Ravi Prakash, and Nanda Kishore.

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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

He was admitted to the hospital a couple of days prior to his death and was kept in ICU. He finally died of a pulmonary hemorrhage in the hospital in Hyderabad on 22nd May 2010.

DEATHDAY 22 May,2010 (Wednesday)
DEATH PLACE Hyderabad, Telangana
DEATH COUNTRY India

Veturi Sundararama Murthy Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Chandrasekhar Sastry
Mother Kamalamba
Siblings None
Wife Seeta Mahalakshmi
Sons Nanda Kishore, Chandrasekhar, Ravi Prakash
Other Relatives Veturi Prabhakara Sastri (Uncle)

He was born to Chandrasekhar Sastry and Kamalamba. He was married to Seeta Mahalakshmi and had three sons named Nanda Kishore, Chandrasekhar and Ravi PrakashVeturi Prabhakara Sastri was his uncle.

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Veturi Sundararama Murthy Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Veturi Sundararama Murthy was 74 years 3 months & 24 days old age.