Andesri, acclaimed Telangana poet and writer known for the state song Jaya Jayahe Telangana, passed away at 64 while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital. A key voice in the Telangana movement, he is survived by four children.

Hyderabad: Popular poet and writer Andesri passed away on Monday morning while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital. He was 64.

He fell sick after his health deteriorated around midnight on Sunday. He collapsed at his house in Lalaguda, and his family members immediately shifted him to Gandhi Hospital.

He breathed his last at around 7.30 am, the doctors said, according to reports.

Andesri, a noted poet, was born in Rebarthi in Jangaon and his actual name was Ande Yellaiah. He is survived by three daughters and a son. Despite having no formal schooling, he

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