Vedam Venkataraya Sastry
Vedam Venkataraya Sastry | |
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Portrait from his drama Bobbili Yuddham | |
| Born | 21 December 1853 Madras, Madras Presidency, India |
| Died | 18 June 1929 Madras |
| Occupation | Sanskrit Pandit |
| Education | B.A. |
| Alma mater | Madras Christian College |
| Genre | Playwright, Poet, Critic |
| Notable works | Prataparudriyam play |
| Notable awards | Mahamahopadhyaya Kalaprapoorna |
Vedam Venkataraya Sastry (21 December 1853 – 18 June 1929) was an Indian poet, critic, dramatist, and scholar known for his contributions to Telugu literature and theatre. He is best known for his original plays, translations of Sanskrit classics, and his role in promoting Telugu theatre. His acclaimed works include Prataparudriya Natakam (1897), a historical drama, and Usha Parinayam (1901), among others. He also edited the Suryarayandhra Nighantuvu in 1916, a notable Telugu dictionary.