Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ande Yellanna |
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| Other Name | Andesri |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | Illiterate |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hometown | Siddipet, Telangana |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Boddayya |
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| Mother | Yellavva |
| Children | 1 Son, 3 Daughters |
Career
| Debut | He 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. |
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| Notable Work | He 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. |
