Andesri’s death is not an ordinary loss. As the writer of the Telangana state anthem and a widely respected poet despite having no formal education, he deserves heartfelt respect from the industry.
It was also MM Keeravani who composed the tune for Andesri’s iconic anthem, making their association culturally significant.
Yet many are questioning why there has been no tweet, post, or condolence message from Keeravani, seeing it as a surprising lack of basic gratitude.
Social media users recall how Andesri supported Keeravani when the public backlash erupted over the tune of “Jaya Jayahe Telangana,” defending him during a sensitive time.
Andesri, too, faced criticism about why a Telangana-based composer wasn’t chosen for such an important state song.
While he had a deep emotional connection to the anthem’s creation, observers feel Keeravani’s link may have been more professional and transactional.
In this context, some are even questioning whether the larger Rajamouli family operates with a purely commercial mindset, with no value to human emotions.
