Gorati Venkanna | |
|---|---|
 Goreti in 2014 | |
| Born | Gorati Venkataiah 4 April 1965 Gowraram |
| Occupation | Lyricist, poet, singer |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Folk, filmi |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable awards |
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| Member of Telangana Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 15 November 2020 | |
| Constituency | Nominated |
| Spouse | Anasuya |
Gorati Venkataiah (born 4 April 1965), better known as Goreti Venkanna, is an Indian poet and singer known for his works in Telugu literature.[1] He became popular after his song "Palle Kanneru Peduthundo" in the film Kubusam. He also acted as a judge for the folk song program Rela Re Rela on Star Maa.[2] In November 2020, Goreti was nominated as a Member of Legislative Council (MLC) in Telangana.[3] In 2021, he won the Sahitya Akademi Award in poetry category for his work Vallanki Taalam.[4]
- ^ Andhra Pradesh News : Bypolls keep cultural troupes busy. The Hindu (9 May 2008). Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ T-dialect out of the closet – Times Of India. The Times of India. (7 January 2010). Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ Mayabrahma, Roja (15 November 2020). "KTR congratulates Goreti Venkanna on his election as MLC". The Hans India.
- ^ Reddy, R. Ravikanth (30 December 2021). "People's poet Goreti Venkanna bags Sahitya Akademi award". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.