Renowned Telangana poet and lyricist Andesri, who penned the State anthem “Jaya Jayahe Telangana”, passed away early on Sunday (November 9, 2025).

He collapsed at his residence in Lalapet and was shifted to the Gandhi hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Ministers expressed deep grief over his demise, describing it as an irreparable loss to the literary and cultural world of Telangana. He also announced that the poet will be accorded a state funeral.

Born on July 18, 1961, in Rebarthi village of Maddur mandal in the present Jangaon district, Andesri’s original name was Ande Ellayya. Orphaned at a young age and having had no formal education, he rose to become one of Telangana’s most celebrated poets. His simple, heartfelt language a

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