Nanduri Venkata Subba Rao

Who was Nanduri Venkata Subba Rao?

Nanduri Venkata Subbarao F.A., B.A., B.L. was a famous Telugu poet. His famous works include Yenki Patalu.

He was born in Vasanthavada in West Godavari district to Chinna Bapanna parents. His father was village Karanam. He was closely related to Basavaraju Apparao, but considered his guru.

After primary education at Eluru, he joined in Kakinada for College studies. Failing in some examinations, he was encouraged and shifted to Chennai. He passed F.A. and joined Madras Christian College. He worked as teacher for some time and succeeded in obtaining Bachelor in Law. He practiced law from 1926 onwards in Elugu. But his main ambition was poetry which he continued till the last days.