Films
Dr. Devulapalli Venkata Krishna Sastry, who established himself as Andhra-Shelly, came to the lime-light in the Telugu filmdom too - thanks to the story and lyrics he provided to the all-time Telugu classical hit "Malleeswari". He also helped in the script and screen-play writing to the veteran Director-Producer DR. B. N. Reddy. Dr. Sastry's poetry was always romantic and passionate - fit for fine arts like music and dance. Hence his lyrics caught the imagination of the Telugu people - from a lay man to the well-known critics of the day. When it comes to movies, his lyrics swang the Telugu-audiences and made them revel in the skies. He wrote about 160 good lyrics to about 70 films during the 1950s to 1970s. They include Malleswari, Naa Illu, En Veedu, Bangaru Papa, Ekaveera, Bhagya Rekha (1957), Rakta Kanneeru, Bhakta Tukaram, Karthika Deepam, Gorintaku, Megha Sandesham, Sri Rama Pattabhishekam.
| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Malliswari | Aakaasa Veedhilo Hayiga Tirigevu Desa Desalanni Tirigi Chusevu |
| 1953 | Naa Illu | Adigadigo Gagana Seema Andamaina Chandamama Adigo |
| 1954 | Bangaru Papa | Yavvana Madhuvanilo |
| 1957 | Bhagya Rekha | Neevundeda Kondapai Naasaami |
| 1959 | Raja Makutam | Sadiseyako Gali Sadiseya Boke |
| 1965 | Bangaru Panjaram | Pagalaite Doravera Raatiri Naa Raajuvula |
| 1967 | Sukhadukhalu | Idi Mallela Velayani Idi Vennela Masamani |
| 1968 | Undamma Bottu Pedata | Ravamma Mahalakhsmi Ravamma |
| 1969 | Ekaveera | Prati Raatri Vasantha Raatri |
| 1970 | Mayani Mamatha | Raanika Neekosam Sakhi, Raadika Vasanta Maasam |
| 1971 | Kalyana Mandapam | Chukkalu Pade Subha Mantram |
| 1971 | Mattilo Manikyam | Maata Chalada Manasu Chalada |
| 1972 | Manchi Rojulochayi | Neloto Needa Annadi Nanu Taakaradani |
| 1973 | Bhakta Tukaram | Ghana Ghana Sundaraa Karuna Rasa Mandiraa |
| 1973 | Neramu Siksha | Chesina Papam Needi Chitikina Bratukinkokaridi |
| 1974 | Amma Manasu | Srishailabhavanaa Meluko |
| 1975 | Balipeetam | Kusalama Neeku Kusalamena |
| 1975 | Cheekati Velugulu | Cheekati Velugula Kaugitilo Chinde Kumkuma Vannelu |
| 1976 | Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club | Naa Peru Bikari, Naa Daari Edari |
| 1978 | Seetamalakshmi | Maavi Chigugu Tinagane Koyila Palikena |
| 1978 | Sri Rama Pattabhishekam | Ee Gangakenta Digulu Ee Gaalikenta Gubulu |
| 1979 | Gorintaku | Gorinta Poochindi Komma Lekunda |
| 1979 | Karthika Deepam | Aaraneekuma Ee Deepam Karteeka Deepam |
| 1980 | Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Mahatyam | Veena Naa Veena Eruguduva Neevainaa |
| 1983 | Megha Sandesham | Aakulo Aakunai Puvvulo Puvvunai |
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