Kesava Reddy was a renowned Telugu novelist. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh state in India. In his writings he addresses many of the important social problems in India like poverty, prejudices, and superstitions, and encourages people to be socially responsible. He successfully bridges the idealistic and the popular styles of literature.
Life
Kesava Reddy was born in Thalapula Palli, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh to Ranga Reddy P, a farmer. He did his early education in S.V University, Tirupathi. He obtained his MBBS degree from Pondicherry University, and his pg diploma in dermatology in CMC medical college, Vellore. Reddy worked as a medical officer in Victoria Hospital, Dichpally, Nizamabad. He later retired and settled in Nizamabad town.
Interviews
- Interview by All India Radio, Nizamabad –
Other videos
- Review of Novel Athadu Adavini Jayinchaadu
- Antakriyalu
Blogs
- Hyderabad book trust blog
External links
- Authors eBooks and print books list
- Set of Seven Books
- Amazon Books
Novels
| Year | Title | Language | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Banisalu – Bhagavanuvacha – 2 long stories published in one volume | Telugu | |
| 1979 | Incredible Goddess or Kshudra Devatha | Telugu | |
| 1979 | Smasaanam dunneru | Telugu | |
| 1980 | Athadu Adavini Jayinchadu | Telugu | |
| 1982 | Ramudunaadu- Raajjaymundaadi | Telugu | |
| 1982 | City Beautiful | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Mugavani Pillana Grovi | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Chivari gudise | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Muneamma | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Moogavani Pillanagrovi: Ballad of Ontillu | English |