Kovvali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao
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Kovvali is a popular Novelist of Telugu language
in the early 20th century. He is one of the most prolific writer of modern Telugu language. His complete name is Kovvali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (1912–1975). He wrote about thousand Novel
s, which is a record not surpassed by any Telugu writer till now. Though they are not of high standard, they are very popular with public and known as "Railway Literature".
He was born in Tanuku
.
The period from 1935 to 1975, when Romantic movement was fading, the Progressive movement was on the rise. Women were slowly gathering up the guts to read something new about the love, sexuality and freedom. His novels had the distinction of being banned from “respectable” households, because they gave “ugly and unhealthy ideas” to the women. He wrote them with short intervals, about one novel a week; some in just two days. Book vendors would get into trains with bundles of magazines and short novels. These novels, a quarter-size of foolscap paper, were sold thick and fast as Kovvali novels had a big clientele.
He was a person of social awareness and a champion of women’s causes. He asked women to get educated, not hang on to an unhappy marriage, get out of child marriage, not hesitate to marry for love. His female characters always fight to get it. His solutions for the problems of women may have been simplistic, sometimes even cinematic. But the intentions were true and sincere. He was expressively against hypocrisy, blind faith in the name of tradition, greed and corruption.
Some of his novels were adapted for movies in Telugu cinema. D.L. Narayana's production Sipayi Kooturu in 1959,' was the screen version of a Kovvali novel.
Recently, 18 of his novels are published as compilation in 2009 as "Kovvali Navalalu Konni" by Acharya Kottapalli Veerabhadra Rao.
He died in 1975 in Draksharama
. He has two sons named Nageswara Rao and Lakshmi Narayana.
s and their publishers based on his Sashtipoorthi Magazine (1973):
Vani Granthamala, Rajahmundry
1. Palletoori Paduchulu, 2. Thanaji, 3. Daaseepilla, 4. Vidaakulu
Baburao, Rajahmundry
5. Dancing Girl, 6. Toofan Mail, 7. Merupulu, 8. Mathru Seva
Rautu Chandraiah Book Depot, Rajahmundry
9. Harijana Balika, 10. Torch Light, 11. Neeve Naa Bharyavu, 12. Neeve Naa Bharthavu, 13. Thara Shashankamu, 14. Inthi, 15. Chamanthi, 16. Poobanthi, 17. Telugu Vyakaranamu
Kondapalli Veera Venkaiah and Sons, Rajahmundry
18. Flower Girl, 19. D. G. Rampyari, 20. Ammaji, 21. Burma Lady, 22. Maa Baava Swarajyam, 23. Kannerikam, 24. Gruhalakshmi, 25. Dark Room, 26. No.2 Liquor Shop, 27. Penki Pilla, 28. Bratuku Theruvu, 29. Maa Aavida, 30. Good Bye, 31. Anatha Sharanalayam, 32. Edi Thappu?, 33. Veyyinnoota Padaharlu;
Saraswathi Book Depot, Bezawada
34. Daivamicchina Bhartha, 35. Thalavani Thalampu, 36. Stree Buddhi, 37. Maayaledi
Sampara Mallikarjuna Rao, Bezawada
38. Moode Muddulu, 39. Doctor's Wife, 40. Raitu Paduchu, 41. Varalakshmi
Noolu Subbarao and Sons, Rajahmundry
42. Film Star, 43. Vegabond Prince, 44. Kanakambaram, 45. Neelambaram
46. Pithrugandam, 47. Church Bell, 48. Doctor Devika Rani, 49. Deena Dayalu, 50. Dasara Bommalu, 51. Karigipoyina Kala, 52. Kalam Marindi, 53. Thalalo Naaluka, 54. Pagati Chukka, 55. Manchiki Metlu, 56. Chittemma Sheelam, 57. Chaya Devi, 58. Ralina Poolu, 59. Rogam Roshtu, 60. Samsaram Guttu, 61. Thappu Daari, 62. Pagilina Addam, 63. Hrudaya Veena, 64. Vedhava Aadapaduchu, 65. Maarani Rupayi, 66. Suddha Karoda, 67. Vedhava Pelli, 68. Naseeb, 69. Nadimantrapu Siri, 70. Jalsarayudu, 71. Anumanam, 72. Burakha Rayudu, 73. Menarikam, 74. Vetakaram, 75. Ganga, 76. Yamuna, 77. Saraswati, 78. Viraha Thapam, 79. Aashak, 80. Godralu, 81. Pelli Choopu, 82. Pilavani Perantam, 83. Railu Sneham, 84. Sapta Vyasanalu, 85. Prema Kaani Prema, 86. Guddi Prema, 87. Somaripothu, 88. Badaa Chor, 89. Siddha Hastham, 90. Manthranjanam, 91. Bigi Kaugili, 92. Gunna Mamidi,93. Ihaparalu, 94. Aakali Manta, 95. Annarthulu, 96. Chaavu Bratukulu, 97. Mahaneeyulu, 98. Saragalu, 99. Savathula Kayyam, 100. Naukayanam, 101. Sudigundalu, 102. Oke Rathri, 103. Peeda Kala,104. Jeeva Yathra, 105. Dosandu, 106. Keelu Bomma, 107. Itcha Jeevulu, 108. Dongalu Doralu, 109. Chaduvenduku?, 110. Saani Vrutti, 111. Raaga Sudha, 112. Maha Maya, 113. Daari Thappindi, 114. Asamarthudu, 115. Pelli Vindu, 116. Vagalu - Pagalu, 117. Virigina Manasu, 118. Chinnavaadu, 119. Chiru Gantalu, 120. Chekkutaddalu, 121. Visha Sarpam, 122. Raktha Daham, 123. Bali Danam, 124. Theerani Kaamam, 125. Kaala Gathi, 126. Guptha Daanam, 127. Peru Kosam, 128. Gudi Paamu, 129. Chandamama, 130. Keerthi Kaamulu, 131. Kali Kaalam, 132. Vasthade Maa Baava, 133. Radha Rani, 134. Chandraharam, 135. Puvvula Ratham, 136. Basthi Bullodu, 137. Peerla Panduga, 138. Rajashri, 139. Chiranjeevi, 140. Bommala Koluvu, 141. Vanchana, 142. Thirugubaatu, 143. Navvulaata, 144. Nacchina Varudu, 145. Thene Chinukulu, 146. Vadigaali, 147. Dharma Daata, 148. Malle Poda, 149. Mahaa Illalu, 150. Usuru Kastalu, 151. Ekakshi, 152. Maha Bhagyam, 153. Poola Pandiri, 154. Sanyasi Udyogam, 155. Aartanadam, 156. Anta Manavalle, 157. Annee Mana Machike, 158. Anathashramam, 159. Melukolupu, 160. Visha Vayuvu, 161. Mattilo Manikyam, 162. Pattinde Bangaram, 163. Taavalachindi Rambha, 164. Taamuligindi Ganga, 165. Vissanna Vedam, 166. Andala Rani, 167. Niraasa, 168. Panneeti Jallu, 169. Mooga Prema, 170. Veera Vanitha, 171. Cheekati Konam, 172. Chikku Prasna, 173. Kodalu Pilla, 174. Mondi Ghatam, 175. Talalo Naaluka, 176. Orpu, 177. Bhoomatha, 178. Verri Vengalayi, 179. Em Laabham?, 180. Mosapu Bharya, 181. Tagina Sasti, 182. Raalina Poolu, 183. Kukka Kaatuki, 184. Aarinda, 185. Digudu Baavi, 186. Doctoramma, 187. Raanee Po!, 188. Shanthi, 189. Ashanthi, 190. Nittoorpu, 191. Desa Dimmari, 192. Grama Pedda, 193. Kaasuku Mosam, 194. Bhoga Bhagyalu, 195. Marapuraani Katha, 196. Manalo Mana Maata, 197. Prema Pasam, 198. Runaanubandham, 199. Teliyani Thappu, 200. Keedulo Melu, 201. Kashtakalam, 202. Kannatalli, 203. Subham Paluku, 204. Jagadeeswari, 205. Bhakturalu, 206. Jaarina Keelu, 207. Bhangapatu, 208. Manasulo Maata, 209. Rama Banam, 210. Rajateevi, 211. Saragalu, 212. Nenevaru?, 213. Kala Nijamaindi, 214. Kalluleni Kamam, 215. Panduga Roju, 216. Kakkina Koodu, 217. Baridegina Pamu, 218. Vasthadula Kusti, 219. Jayabheri, 220. Bhagyarekha, 221. Prajarajyam, 222. Konda Devata, 223. Korada Rani, 224. Koya Dora, 225. Ganga Bhavani, 226. Manasuleni Maguva, 227. Kanyadanam, 228. Virigina Manasu, 229. Naligina Poolu, 230. Nishacharudu, 231. Mooga Matalu, 232. Poojyuralu, 233. Brahmaratham, 234. Chesina Papam, 235. Vyamoham, 236. Karma Phalam, 237. Peetala Meeda Pelli, 238. Aaratam, 239. Donka Tirugudu, 240. Artha Balam, 241. Anga Balam, 242. Nuvvu Nenu, 243. Peddannayya, 244. Bratikina Pranam, 245. Jagame Maaya, 246. Bairagi Matham, 247. Asadhyudu, 248. Javabu Ledu, 249. Prema Guddidi, 250. Dongalunnaru, 251. Aa Rojullo, 252. Bagulamma, 253. Bahuparak, 254. Dharmam Kosam, 255. Aalubiddalu, 256. Keertiseshulu, 257. Konta Nayam, 258. Kanna Kadupu, 259. Aada Buddhi, 260. Asura Buddhi, 261. Okasarikenta?, 262. Irugu Porugulu, 263. Aanadu, 264. Eenadu, 265. Attaleni Kodalu, 266. Papala Bhairavudu, 267. Oddante Oddu,
Venkateswara Publishing Home, Rajahmundry
268. Thoti Kodalu, 269. Third Warning, 270. Samsara Nauka, 271. Vyabhicharini, 272. Chinnatta, 273. Cinema Picchi, 274. Rathri Rani, 275. Pantulamma, 276. Malli Pelli, 277. Neelo Nenu, 278. Naalo Neevu, 279. Kaupeena Samrakshanadham, 280. Badayiki Poku, 281. Ramayamma, 282. Rajashri, 283. Harathi, 284. Rakapokalu, 285. Andhra Mahila, 286. Manasuleni Kapuram, 287. Maavaru, 288. Srivaru, 289. Nee Daari Needi, 290. Naa Daari Naadi, 291. Kulama? Gunama?, 292. Keerthiseshulu, 293. Ravoyi Baava, 294. Kulam Leni Gunavathi, 295. Gunam Leni Kalasati, 296. Galla Cheera, 297. Illarikam, 298. Pandaga Mamoolu, 299. Gajula Beram, 300. Maayala Pakeeru,
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
in the early 20th century. He is one of the most prolific writer of modern Telugu language. His complete name is Kovvali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (1912–1975). He wrote about thousand Novel
Novel
A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
s, which is a record not surpassed by any Telugu writer till now. Though they are not of high standard, they are very popular with public and known as "Railway Literature".
He was born in Tanuku
Tanuku
Tanuku, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was known as Tarakapura in ancient times. The name comes from Tarakasena, who ruled over Tanuku and the adjoining regions. Dr. Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao is the current MLA...
.
The period from 1935 to 1975, when Romantic movement was fading, the Progressive movement was on the rise. Women were slowly gathering up the guts to read something new about the love, sexuality and freedom. His novels had the distinction of being banned from “respectable” households, because they gave “ugly and unhealthy ideas” to the women. He wrote them with short intervals, about one novel a week; some in just two days. Book vendors would get into trains with bundles of magazines and short novels. These novels, a quarter-size of foolscap paper, were sold thick and fast as Kovvali novels had a big clientele.
He was a person of social awareness and a champion of women’s causes. He asked women to get educated, not hang on to an unhappy marriage, get out of child marriage, not hesitate to marry for love. His female characters always fight to get it. His solutions for the problems of women may have been simplistic, sometimes even cinematic. But the intentions were true and sincere. He was expressively against hypocrisy, blind faith in the name of tradition, greed and corruption.
Some of his novels were adapted for movies in Telugu cinema. D.L. Narayana's production Sipayi Kooturu in 1959,' was the screen version of a Kovvali novel.
Recently, 18 of his novels are published as compilation in 2009 as "Kovvali Navalalu Konni" by Acharya Kottapalli Veerabhadra Rao.
He died in 1975 in Draksharama
Draksharama
Draksharama is one of the Pancharama Kshetras in South India. It is located approximately 28 km southwest of the city of Kakinada, in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh....
. He has two sons named Nageswara Rao and Lakshmi Narayana.
List of novels
This is the complete list of his 1,000 NovelNovel
A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
s and their publishers based on his Sashtipoorthi Magazine (1973):
Vani Granthamala, Rajahmundry
1. Palletoori Paduchulu, 2. Thanaji, 3. Daaseepilla, 4. Vidaakulu
Baburao, Rajahmundry
5. Dancing Girl, 6. Toofan Mail, 7. Merupulu, 8. Mathru Seva
Rautu Chandraiah Book Depot, Rajahmundry
9. Harijana Balika, 10. Torch Light, 11. Neeve Naa Bharyavu, 12. Neeve Naa Bharthavu, 13. Thara Shashankamu, 14. Inthi, 15. Chamanthi, 16. Poobanthi, 17. Telugu Vyakaranamu
Kondapalli Veera Venkaiah and Sons, Rajahmundry
18. Flower Girl, 19. D. G. Rampyari, 20. Ammaji, 21. Burma Lady, 22. Maa Baava Swarajyam, 23. Kannerikam, 24. Gruhalakshmi, 25. Dark Room, 26. No.2 Liquor Shop, 27. Penki Pilla, 28. Bratuku Theruvu, 29. Maa Aavida, 30. Good Bye, 31. Anatha Sharanalayam, 32. Edi Thappu?, 33. Veyyinnoota Padaharlu;
Saraswathi Book Depot, Bezawada
34. Daivamicchina Bhartha, 35. Thalavani Thalampu, 36. Stree Buddhi, 37. Maayaledi
Sampara Mallikarjuna Rao, Bezawada
38. Moode Muddulu, 39. Doctor's Wife, 40. Raitu Paduchu, 41. Varalakshmi
Noolu Subbarao and Sons, Rajahmundry
42. Film Star, 43. Vegabond Prince, 44. Kanakambaram, 45. Neelambaram
46. Pithrugandam, 47. Church Bell, 48. Doctor Devika Rani, 49. Deena Dayalu, 50. Dasara Bommalu, 51. Karigipoyina Kala, 52. Kalam Marindi, 53. Thalalo Naaluka, 54. Pagati Chukka, 55. Manchiki Metlu, 56. Chittemma Sheelam, 57. Chaya Devi, 58. Ralina Poolu, 59. Rogam Roshtu, 60. Samsaram Guttu, 61. Thappu Daari, 62. Pagilina Addam, 63. Hrudaya Veena, 64. Vedhava Aadapaduchu, 65. Maarani Rupayi, 66. Suddha Karoda, 67. Vedhava Pelli, 68. Naseeb, 69. Nadimantrapu Siri, 70. Jalsarayudu, 71. Anumanam, 72. Burakha Rayudu, 73. Menarikam, 74. Vetakaram, 75. Ganga, 76. Yamuna, 77. Saraswati, 78. Viraha Thapam, 79. Aashak, 80. Godralu, 81. Pelli Choopu, 82. Pilavani Perantam, 83. Railu Sneham, 84. Sapta Vyasanalu, 85. Prema Kaani Prema, 86. Guddi Prema, 87. Somaripothu, 88. Badaa Chor, 89. Siddha Hastham, 90. Manthranjanam, 91. Bigi Kaugili, 92. Gunna Mamidi,93. Ihaparalu, 94. Aakali Manta, 95. Annarthulu, 96. Chaavu Bratukulu, 97. Mahaneeyulu, 98. Saragalu, 99. Savathula Kayyam, 100. Naukayanam, 101. Sudigundalu, 102. Oke Rathri, 103. Peeda Kala,104. Jeeva Yathra, 105. Dosandu, 106. Keelu Bomma, 107. Itcha Jeevulu, 108. Dongalu Doralu, 109. Chaduvenduku?, 110. Saani Vrutti, 111. Raaga Sudha, 112. Maha Maya, 113. Daari Thappindi, 114. Asamarthudu, 115. Pelli Vindu, 116. Vagalu - Pagalu, 117. Virigina Manasu, 118. Chinnavaadu, 119. Chiru Gantalu, 120. Chekkutaddalu, 121. Visha Sarpam, 122. Raktha Daham, 123. Bali Danam, 124. Theerani Kaamam, 125. Kaala Gathi, 126. Guptha Daanam, 127. Peru Kosam, 128. Gudi Paamu, 129. Chandamama, 130. Keerthi Kaamulu, 131. Kali Kaalam, 132. Vasthade Maa Baava, 133. Radha Rani, 134. Chandraharam, 135. Puvvula Ratham, 136. Basthi Bullodu, 137. Peerla Panduga, 138. Rajashri, 139. Chiranjeevi, 140. Bommala Koluvu, 141. Vanchana, 142. Thirugubaatu, 143. Navvulaata, 144. Nacchina Varudu, 145. Thene Chinukulu, 146. Vadigaali, 147. Dharma Daata, 148. Malle Poda, 149. Mahaa Illalu, 150. Usuru Kastalu, 151. Ekakshi, 152. Maha Bhagyam, 153. Poola Pandiri, 154. Sanyasi Udyogam, 155. Aartanadam, 156. Anta Manavalle, 157. Annee Mana Machike, 158. Anathashramam, 159. Melukolupu, 160. Visha Vayuvu, 161. Mattilo Manikyam, 162. Pattinde Bangaram, 163. Taavalachindi Rambha, 164. Taamuligindi Ganga, 165. Vissanna Vedam, 166. Andala Rani, 167. Niraasa, 168. Panneeti Jallu, 169. Mooga Prema, 170. Veera Vanitha, 171. Cheekati Konam, 172. Chikku Prasna, 173. Kodalu Pilla, 174. Mondi Ghatam, 175. Talalo Naaluka, 176. Orpu, 177. Bhoomatha, 178. Verri Vengalayi, 179. Em Laabham?, 180. Mosapu Bharya, 181. Tagina Sasti, 182. Raalina Poolu, 183. Kukka Kaatuki, 184. Aarinda, 185. Digudu Baavi, 186. Doctoramma, 187. Raanee Po!, 188. Shanthi, 189. Ashanthi, 190. Nittoorpu, 191. Desa Dimmari, 192. Grama Pedda, 193. Kaasuku Mosam, 194. Bhoga Bhagyalu, 195. Marapuraani Katha, 196. Manalo Mana Maata, 197. Prema Pasam, 198. Runaanubandham, 199. Teliyani Thappu, 200. Keedulo Melu, 201. Kashtakalam, 202. Kannatalli, 203. Subham Paluku, 204. Jagadeeswari, 205. Bhakturalu, 206. Jaarina Keelu, 207. Bhangapatu, 208. Manasulo Maata, 209. Rama Banam, 210. Rajateevi, 211. Saragalu, 212. Nenevaru?, 213. Kala Nijamaindi, 214. Kalluleni Kamam, 215. Panduga Roju, 216. Kakkina Koodu, 217. Baridegina Pamu, 218. Vasthadula Kusti, 219. Jayabheri, 220. Bhagyarekha, 221. Prajarajyam, 222. Konda Devata, 223. Korada Rani, 224. Koya Dora, 225. Ganga Bhavani, 226. Manasuleni Maguva, 227. Kanyadanam, 228. Virigina Manasu, 229. Naligina Poolu, 230. Nishacharudu, 231. Mooga Matalu, 232. Poojyuralu, 233. Brahmaratham, 234. Chesina Papam, 235. Vyamoham, 236. Karma Phalam, 237. Peetala Meeda Pelli, 238. Aaratam, 239. Donka Tirugudu, 240. Artha Balam, 241. Anga Balam, 242. Nuvvu Nenu, 243. Peddannayya, 244. Bratikina Pranam, 245. Jagame Maaya, 246. Bairagi Matham, 247. Asadhyudu, 248. Javabu Ledu, 249. Prema Guddidi, 250. Dongalunnaru, 251. Aa Rojullo, 252. Bagulamma, 253. Bahuparak, 254. Dharmam Kosam, 255. Aalubiddalu, 256. Keertiseshulu, 257. Konta Nayam, 258. Kanna Kadupu, 259. Aada Buddhi, 260. Asura Buddhi, 261. Okasarikenta?, 262. Irugu Porugulu, 263. Aanadu, 264. Eenadu, 265. Attaleni Kodalu, 266. Papala Bhairavudu, 267. Oddante Oddu,
Venkateswara Publishing Home, Rajahmundry
268. Thoti Kodalu, 269. Third Warning, 270. Samsara Nauka, 271. Vyabhicharini, 272. Chinnatta, 273. Cinema Picchi, 274. Rathri Rani, 275. Pantulamma, 276. Malli Pelli, 277. Neelo Nenu, 278. Naalo Neevu, 279. Kaupeena Samrakshanadham, 280. Badayiki Poku, 281. Ramayamma, 282. Rajashri, 283. Harathi, 284. Rakapokalu, 285. Andhra Mahila, 286. Manasuleni Kapuram, 287. Maavaru, 288. Srivaru, 289. Nee Daari Needi, 290. Naa Daari Naadi, 291. Kulama? Gunama?, 292. Keerthiseshulu, 293. Ravoyi Baava, 294. Kulam Leni Gunavathi, 295. Gunam Leni Kalasati, 296. Galla Cheera, 297. Illarikam, 298. Pandaga Mamoolu, 299. Gajula Beram, 300. Maayala Pakeeru,