Quick Info
| Profession | Activist, Poet, Journalist, Literary Critic, Public Speaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1940 |
| Age | 85 years |
| Birthplace | Chinna Pendyala, Warangal, Telangana |
Latest News about Varavara Rao
18/03/2026
A special NIA court in Mumbai rejected Varavara Rao's request to permanently relocate to Hyderabad. The court said it had no authority to modify the Supreme Court's bail conditions, which require him to remain within Greater Mumbai and seek prior permission before leaving the jurisdiction. The order came after Rao cited age, health, and financial hardship in support of his plea.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pendyala Varavara Rao |
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| Known For | Being named in the Bhima Koregaon violence case |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Weight | 70 kg (155 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Osmania University |
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| Educational Qualification | Master of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in a middle-class Telugu family. | |
| 2. Began sharing poetry publicly in 1957. | |
| 3. Established Saahithee Mithrulu to promote modern Telugu literature. | |
| 4. Founded the Revolutionary Writers’ Association (VIRASAM). | |
| 5. Serves as the President of the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF). | |
| 6. Author of numerous poetry collections, literary criticism, and essays in Telugu. | |
| 7. Regarded as one of the finest Marxist critics in Telugu literature. | |
| 8. Worked as a lecturer in Telugu literature at colleges including Chanda Kantaiah Memorial College, Warangal. | |
| 9. Published the monthly journal Srujana focusing on modern Telugu literature. | |
| 10. Acted as an emissary for the People's War Group in peace negotiations between the Andhra Pradesh government and Naxalites. |