Telugu poet and lyricist, Ande Sri of ‘Jaya Jayahe Telangana’ anthem passes away at 64

Telangana’s beloved poet and lyricist, Ande Sri, renowned for the state anthem ‘Jaya Jayahe Telangana’, has passed away at 64. Found at his Hyderabad residence, his death has deeply saddened the state. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy hailed him as an “irrecoverable loss” and a voice for the poor, emphasizing his anthem’s lasting legacy.