Dr. C. Narayana Reddy (also fondly known as “CiNaRe”) highlighting his key literary works and contributions across poetry, prose, drama, song lyrics, and more:
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📚 Key Literary Works & Writings of Dr. C. Narayana Reddy
1. Viswambhara (విశ్వంభర) — 1980
A Telugu philosophical long poem in free verse, meditating on humanity’s journey and universal consciousness. It earned the Jnanpith Award (1988) and the Soviet Land Nehru Award (1982), and has been widely translated into multiple Indian languages.
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2. Early Poetry Collections (1950s–1960s)
Celebrated for their musical imagery and emotional depth:
Jalapatham (Waterfall, 1953)
Navvani Puvvu (1953)
Narayana Reddy Geyalu (1955)
Swapna Bhangam (1957)
Karpura Vasantarayalu (1957)
Divvela Muvvalu (1959)
Rutu Chakram (1964)
Mantalu – Manavudu (Flames and the Man, 1970)
Madhyatharagathi Mandahasam (1968)
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3. Nagarjuna Sagaram (1955)
A Buddhist-epic style poem blending mythological romance, deeply rooted in classical lore and spiritual themes.
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4. Ramappa (1960) and Narayana Reddy Natikalu (1978)
Literary-musical dramas tied to Telugu cultural and theatrical traditions. Ramappa focuses on Kakatiya-era themes; Natikalu is a collection of play‑lets that enriched Telugu literature and stage.
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5. Literary Essays & Criticism
Adhunikandhara Kavitvam – Sampradayamulu Prayogamalu — a seminal work on modern Telugu poetry traditions and experimental forms
Matti Manishi Aakasam (1997) — an expansive long poem (~100 pages) exploring life beyond earthly constraints
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6. Travelogues & Essays
Muchataga Moodu Varalu — Malaysian travels
Soviet Russia lo Padi Rojulu, Paschatya Desallo Yabai Rojulu — accounts of his visits to Russia, USA, Canada, UK, France
Samooham Vaipu, Manishiga Jeevinchalani, Viswam Nalo Unnappudu — reflective prose on sociology and modern life
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7. Samagra Sahityam (Collected Works)
A multi-volume series compiling his complete writings:
Vol. I to Vol. XIV includes poetry, essays, plays, prose, translations, and critical commentary
Available titles include Alalethe Adugulu, Ningikegirina Chetlu, Rekkala Santakalu, Cinare Gazallu, Prapancha Padulu, etc.
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8. Film Lyrics & Musical Contributions
CiNaRe authored over 3,500 songs for Telugu cinema from the 1960s through early 2000s—collaborating with greatest composers and singers. He earned two Nandi Awards for Best Lyricist for Preminchu (2001) and Seetayya (2003). His lyrical sensibility merged poetic imagery with cinematic emotion.
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🏆 Honors & Legacy
Jnanpith Award (1988) for Viswambhara — second Telugu writer after Viswanatha Satyanarayana
Padma Shri (1977); Padma Bhushan (1992); Kala Prapoorna, Andhra University (1978); Sahitya Akademi Fellowship (2014)
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📌 Suggested Readings
Viswambhara — the poetic magnum opus
Early collections like Jalapatham, Mantalu – Manavudu
Modern poetry anthology Karpura Vasantarayalu
Dramatic works Ramappa and Narayana Reddy Natikalu
Film lyrics compilations and Samagra Sahityam volumes for comprehensive coverage
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