Hyderabad, Nov. 10 -- Renowned poet and writer Ande Sri passed away on Sunday, November 9 at his residence in Hyderabad. He was 64-years old.

The poet developed health complications at his residence in Hyderabad and was shifted to the Gandhi hospital. He died while undergoing treatment.

Andeshri played a significant role in the Telangana movement and emerged as a prominent poet despite having no formal schooling. His song "Mayamaipothunnadamma" earned widespread acclaim.

The Telangana government officially recognised his composition "Jaya Jayahe Telangana" as the state song.

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy took to X and expressed condolences on the poet's demise and said, "The death of Andeshri, the literary pinnacle of Telan...