Gorati Venkataiah (born 4 April 1965), better known as Goreti Venkanna, is an Indian poet and singer known for his works in Telugu literature.Andhra Pradesh News : Bypolls keep cultural troupes busy. The Hindu (9 May 2008). Retrieved 25 August 2011. 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.T-dialect out of the closet – Times Of India. The Times of India. (7 January 2010). Retrieved 25 August 2011. In November 2020, Goreti was nominated as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) under the Governor's quota in the non-political category, representing the field of arts in Telangana. In 2021, he won the Sahitya Akademi Award in poetry category for his work Vallanki Taalam.
He was awarded with a cash award of ₹1 crore at Telangana Formation Day celebrations in Parade Grounds, Secunderabad on 2 June 2025 for his contributions to the Telangana movement.
Early life Goreti Venkataiah was born on 4 April 1965 in Gowraram village of present-day Nagarkurnool district in Telangana, India to Goreti Narasiah and Eeramam. Most of his childhood was spent in singing the native folk songs describing the lives of peasants and the farmers of Telangana. He is one of the famous singers and lyricists from Telangana.
Goreti completed his postgraduate in MA and worked in Government services. He is married to Anasuya.
Career Goreti Venkanna is the lyricist for the Telugu movie, Batukamma.Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Portraying Telangana’s woes. The Hindu (12 May 2008). Retrieved 25 August 2011.
Although, he is not a commercial movie lyricist, he composed songs for various movies. Most popular amongst these is Palle Kanneeru Pedutundo from the movie Kubusam. He also composed a song about the Rayalaseema factionism sung on TV 9 channel a popular news channel. His other works though not limited to, include a song for the movie "Maisamma IPS". His songs are predominantly known for their composition on the Telangana State.
Books Venkanna's songs are published:
Eku naadam Motha Rela Poothalu Alasandra Vanka Pusina Punnam Vallanki Taalam
Awards 2006: Kala Ratna or Hamsa Award for Literature from AP State GovernmentAndhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Hamsa awards are now Kalaratna. The Hindu (16 August 2006). Retrieved 25 August 2011. 2016: Kaloji Narayana Rao Award from Telangana State Government. 2021: Sahitya Akademi Award for Vallanki Taalam from Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Filmography
Encounter Sri Ramulayya Vooru Manadiraa Kubusam Vegu Chukkalu Maha Yagnam Maisamma IPS Bathukamma Nagaram Nidra Potunna Vela People's War Bhandook Basthi Bilalpur Police Station Annadata Sukhibhava Mallesham Dorasaani Sheesh Mahal Sharathulu Varthisthai
References
External links Interview in Telugu A blog featuring Goreti Venkanna's songs