Telugu literature celebrates a major honour as Velamala Simmanna, a prominent writer and former Head of the Telugu Department at Andhra University, has been selected for the Lok Nayak Foundation (LNF) Literary Award 2025. The award — comprising a cash prize of ₹2 lakh — will be conferred in Visakhapatnam on January 18, 2026.
With more than 100 published works, Simmanna is admired for his lifelong service to the Telugu language and his role in shaping modern literary scholarship.
🏅 Recognition & Award Ceremony
LNF Chairman Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad announced that the ceremony will take place annually on January 18, commemorating:
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan — legendary Hindi poet
- N. T. Rama Rao — former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and cultural icon
The award celebrates writers who have significantly contributed to the promotion of Telugu literature and cultural heritage.
🌟 Lifetime Achievement Awards Announced at Lok Nayak Foundation Literary Award 2025
The foundation will also honour four distinguished personalities, each receiving ₹1 lakh:
| Awardee | Field / Contribution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nori Dattatreyudu | Eminent oncologist & state health advisor | Andhra Pradesh |
| Thotakura Prasad | Telugu cultural ambassador | Dallas, USA |
| Vemulapalli Raghavendra Choudhary | Veteran doctor serving diaspora | Detroit, USA |
| Aarien Uday Areti | Deputy Mayor, Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea | UK |
Dignitaries from literature, cinema, judiciary and politics — including Tanikella Bharani and Ganta Srinivasa Rao — will attend the event.
✍️ Velamala Simmanna: A Scholar Who Shaped Modern Telugu Thought
Highlights of his contributions:
- Served as Head of Telugu Department, Andhra University
- Authored 100+ works spanning criticism, culture & creative literature
- Advocate for Telugu identity, language preservation & global reach
- Influenced academic discourse and literary scholarship for decades
His work continues to inspire new generations of writers and researchers.
📝 Exam-Oriented Facts
- Award: Lok Nayak Foundation Literary Award 2025
- Recipient: Velamala Simmanna
- Prize: ₹2 lakh
- Event Date & Place: 18 Jan 2026, Visakhapatnam
- Organised by: Lok Nayak Foundation, Andhra Pradesh
- Also announced: 4 Life-Time Achievement Awards of ₹1 lakh each
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