Ande Sri Age, Wiki and Bio

Ande Sri

Quick Info

ProfessionPoet, Lyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/07/1961
Age64 years (died on 10, Nov, 2025)
BirthplaceRebarthi, District Siddipet, Telangana, India
Date of Death10/11/2025

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAnde Yellanna
Other NameAndesri

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationIlliterate

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HometownSiddipet, Telangana

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherBoddayya
MotherYellavva
Children1 Son, 3 Daughters

Career

DebutHe began his career with the song 'Maayamai Pothundamma Manishanavadu' in 2008, featured in the film 'Erra Samudram.' Over the years, he composed more than 3,000 poems that reflected the aspirations and struggles of the Telangana people.
Awards
  • 2006: Nandi Award for Best Lyricist for 'Ganga.'
  • 2014: Honorary doctorate from the Academy of Universal Global Peace, Washington DC, titled World Poet.
  • 2015: Dasarathi Sahitya Puraskar and Dr. Ravuri Bharadwaja Literary Award.
  • 2022: Suddala Hanuman-Janakamma National Award.
  • 2024: Dasarathi Krishnamacharya Literary Award and Lok Nayak Award.
  • 2025: Cash award of Rs. 1 crore from the Telangana government for contributions to the Telangana movement.
Notable WorkHe wrote the official Telangana state anthem 'Jaya Jaya Hey Telangana, Janani Jaya Kethanam,' adopted in 2024.

Some Lesser Known Facts

He faced early hardships, losing his parents at a young age.
Ande Sri grew up as a shepherd, beginning his journey into poetry while tending sheep.
His poems vividly portray the hopes and struggles of the Telangana populace.
In 2009, his song was included in the Telugu second-year graduation textbooks, marking a significant recognition in Telugu cinema.
His lyrical contributions during the Telangana movement became sources of inspiration and rallying cries for activists.
He followed Vedic Dharma throughout his life.