Tollywood Writer Mourns Akella Suryanarayana Passes Away

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Renowned Telugu writer Akella Suryanarayana passed on at 75 after a prolonged illness. Known for over 80 films, 200 stories, and 800-plus TV episodes, he leaves behind a lasting legacy in Tollywood.

Tollywood Writer Mourns Akella Suryanarayana Passes Away

Veteran Tollywood writer Akella Suryanarayana, 75, lost his life on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Born in Kakinada, he wrote stories, plays, and dialogues for over 80 Telugu films, including Swathi Muthyam and Sirivennela, and directed Ayyayyo Brahmayya.

A recipient of 13 Nandi Awards and the Sahitya Akademi Award, he also authored over 200 stories, 20 novels, and 800+ TV episodes. He is survived by five children; the last rites will be held on Saturday in Hyderabad.


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