Popularly known as 'Mallemala', the veteran film maker and lyricist MS Reddy passed away at his residence in Film Nagar in Hyderabad on Sunday after a prolonged illness. He was 87.

Sundara Rami Reddy was born on August 15, 1924 near Nellore. He was also known as 'Sahaja Kavi' for his lyrical simplicity in penning poems. He penned more than 5,000 lyrics and played a vital role in the shifting of the Telugu film industry from Chennai to Hyderabad.

One of the most respected personalities of the Telugu film industry, Reddy, during a career that spanned about 60 years, produced hit films like Ankusam, Talambralu, Ahuti, Baala Ramayanam, Ankusam, Ammoru, Agraham and the more recent Arundhati. Top celebrities from the cinema field and political leaders thronged to pay last respects to the Sahaja Kavi at his Filmnagar residence. Teluguone prays the Lord to rest his soul in peace.

 

 

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