Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Seethakka pay tribute to Telangana lyricist Andeshree
Hyderabad: Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Seethakka on Monday paid tribute to Telangana anthem lyricist Andeshree, saying his contribution to the statehood movement would remain eternal. Speaking in Hyderabad, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said Andeshree was one of his closest friends and that the poet’s sudden death had deeply shaken him.
He said Andeshree’s song “Jaya Jayahe Telangana” became the united voice of millions during the statehood movement. “His poetry awakened the spirit of Telangana and inspired the people to fight for self-rule,” Venkat Reddy said. He expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for strength to bear the loss.
Seethakka says Andeshree’s service to Telangana literature is unparalleled
Minister Seethakka described Andeshree’s contribution to Telangana’s people’s literature as extraordinary. She said his sudden death created an irreplaceable void in Telangana society. Moreover, she recalled that his songs and writings had kindled awareness and movement spirit among the people.
Seethakka said Andeshree’s “Jaya Jayahe Telangana” anthem became a song of pride for every Telangana child. “As long as Telangana exists, the spirit Andeshree created will live on,” she said. Finally, she extended her condolences to his family and admirers.
తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్ర గీతమైన “జయ జయహే తెలంగాణ” సృష్టించిన మహాకవి, ప్రముఖ రచయిత అందెశ్రీ గారి అకాల మరణం నన్ను తీవ్రంగా కలచివేసింది.
అందెశ్రీ గారు అత్యంత ఆప్తుడు.
స్వరాష్ట్ర సాధనలో, తెలంగాణ ప్రజల్లో జాతీయ చైతన్యం రగిల్చడంలో అందెశ్రీ గారి పాత్ర అమోఘం.ఆయన సాహిత్య సేవలు ఎప్పటికీ… pic.twitter.com/xPhmBqBhs6
— Komatireddy Venkat Reddy (@KomatireddyKVR) November 10, 2025
The untimely demise of people’s poet and Telangana movement singer Ande Sri Garu has caused profound shock and grief.
His sharp songs and writings stood as the very breath of the Telangana movement. They echoed the aspirations of the people. His songs always questioned… pic.twitter.com/TVpQwoFy8F
— Danasari Seethakka (@seethakkaMLA) November 10, 2025
