People of United Warangal, the old undivided Warangal district, who made their name in music, film, writing, the arts, sport and public life. Each card says how they are tied to the region and links to its source.
Music director and singer
1974β2014
Born hereπ Kambalapalli, Mahabubabad district
Scored about 85 Telugu films in 14 years, many with director Puri Jagannadh.
Music director, singer and lyricist
Born hereπ Bayyaram, Mahabubabad district
Music for Dhamaka, Balagam and Mad Square, among many Telugu films since 2012.
Film lyricist
b. 1970
Born hereπ Challagariga, Chityal mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district
About 3,600 songs in more than 850 films, including Rangasthalam, Pushpa and RRR.
Film lyricist
1973β2022
Born hereπ Nagurlapally, Narsampet mandal, Warangal district
Songs for Itlu Sravani Subramanyam, Pokiri and Desamuduru, often with Chakri, and Telangana songs such as "Maagani Matti Merupu".
Playback and folk singer
b. 1960
Born hereπ Old Warangal district
Folk-style singer in Telugu films since 1994.
Poet and songwriter
1961β2025
Born hereπ Rebarthi, Maddur mandal (then Warangal district, now Siddipet district)
Born Ande Yellaiah, a shepherd and self-taught poet. Wrote "Jaya Jaya He Telangana", adopted as the state song in 2024.
Poet and film lyricist
1925β1987
Born hereπ Chinnaguduru, Maripeda mandal, Mahabubabad district
Poetry collections Agnidhara and Rudraveena, about 2,000 film songs, and Asthana Kavi of Andhra Pradesh. The state's Dasarathi Award is named after him.
We list people only when a reliable source places them in the region. Still checking: athletics coach Nagapuri Ramesh (Dronacharya Award 2016), poet Potlapally Rama Rao, freedom fighter Akkinepalli Thirupathi, lyricists Kasarla Shyam and Mittapalli Surender, and older Padma awardees. Someone missing? Tell us with a source and we'll add them.
For the freedom struggle and the Telangana movement, see history.
