Books of India: Telugu

Come back every Tuesday for a new set of five! This week we have Budugu by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and Attagari Kathalu by Bhanumati Ramakrishna among others.


Bhamidipati Kameswararao Rachanalu by Bhamidipati Kameswara Rao

A collection of his satirical work in five volumes; he was known for his mastery of the form of the prahasana in particular, which translates to farce and is a short, one-act play.


Budugu by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana

Visalandhra (2014 edition)

The tales of Ramana's popular titular character leave everyone in fits as the young, spoilt child offers his two cents on everything, from culture to politics.


Vennello Aadapilla by Yandamoori Veerendranath

Navasahithi Book House (2011)

In this unusual love story, a grandmaster's life is turned upside down after he receives a call from a fan.


Attagari Kathalu by Bhanumati Ramakrishna 

Sri Manasa (2014)

A collection of short stories from the perspective of a woman who pokes fun at her mother-in-law as well as a few of her traditions.


Paakudu Raallu by Ravuri Bharadhwaja

Vishalandhra (2013 edition)

Considered the Jnanpith recipient's magnum opus, Paakudu Raallu spills what life is like behind the reels of the film industry.


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