Aacharya Aathreya or Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu (May 7, 1921-September 13, 1989) was a lyric writer and story writer of the Telugu film industry. He was born in the Mangalampadu village of Sullurpeta Mandalam in the Nellore district and is popularly known as 'Manasu Kavi' among his fans.
He made enormous contributions to the Telugu Drama ('Rangastalam') and has pioneered many techniques, which were later followed by many. He revolutionized the Telugu drama with his thought provoking play 'N.G.O' (Non-gazetted officer). He continued his pursuit for social reform, transformation and universal peace, with his 10 Natakams (plays) and 15 Natikas, which include Bhayam (Fear, till date, this is fantastic psycho analysis of human being), Viswa Shanti (Universal Peace, an aftermath to 2nd World War, atomic bombs), Kappalu (Frogs), Goutama Buddha, Ashoka Samrat, parivartanam, Bayam, Ehuritha and Tirupathi. Some of his works are missing and not found till date.
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