Sahitya Akademi Award in Telugu Overview
The Telugu Sahitya Akademi Award honors contributions to one of India’s largest literary traditions, covering classical poetry, modern fiction, and progressive literature.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Telugu Winners (1954-2026)
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2025 | Nandini Sidha Reddy | Animesha | Poetry | Telugu |
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2024 | Penugonda Lakshminarayana | Deepika | Criticism | Telugu |
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2023 | T. Patanjali Sastry | Rameswaram Kaakulu Marikonni Kathalu | Short Stories | Telugu |
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2022 | Madhuranthakam Narendra | Manodharmaparagam | Novel | Telugu |
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2021 | Goreti Venkanna | Vallanki Taalam | Poetry | Telugu |
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2020 | Nikhileshwar | Agniswaasa (2015-2017) | Poetry | Telugu |
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2019 | Bandi Narayanaswamy | Sapta Bhoomi | Novel | Telugu |
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2018 | Kolakaluri Enoch | Vimarsini | Essay | Telugu |
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2017 | Devi Priya | Gaali Rangu | Poetry | Telugu |
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2016 | Papineni Sivasankar | Rajanigandha | Poetry | Telugu |
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2015 | Volga | Vimuktha | Short Stories | Telugu |
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2014 | Rachapalem Chandrasekhara Reddy | Mana Navalalu - Mana Kathanikalu | Literary Criticism | Telugu |
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2013 | Katyayani Vidmahe | Sahityaakasamlo Sagam | Essays | Telugu |
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2012 | Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah | Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah Kathalu Vol-1 | Short Stories | Telugu |
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2011 | Samala Sadasiva | Swaralayalu | Essays | Telugu |
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2010 | Syed Saleem | Kaluthunna Poolathota | Novel | Telugu |
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2009 | Yarlagadda Laxmi Prasad | Draupadi | Novel | Telugu |
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2008 | Chitiprolu Krishna Murthy | Purushottamudu | Poetry | Telugu |
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2007 | Gadiyaram Ramakrishna Sarma | Satapatramu | Autobiography | Telugu |
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2006 | Munipalle Raju | Astitvanadam Aavali Teerana | Short Stories | Telugu |
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2005 | Abburi Chayadevi | Tana Margam | Short Stories | Telugu |
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2004 | Ampasayya Naveen | Kala Rekhalu | Novel | Telugu |
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2003 | Utpala Satyanarayanacharya | Sri Krishna Chandrodayamu | Poetry | Telugu |
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2002 | Chekuri Ramarao | Smrti Kinankam | Essays | Telugu |
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2001 | Tirumala Ramachandra | Hampi Nunchi Harappa Daka | Autobiography | Telugu |
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2000 | N. Gopi | Kalanni Nidra Ponivvanu | Poetry | Telugu |
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1999 | Vallampati Venkata Subbaiah | Katha Silpam | Essays | Telugu |
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1998 | Balivada Kantha Rao | Balivada Kantha Rao Kathalu | Short stories | Telugu |
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1997 | Penumarthi Viswanatha Sastri (Ajanta) | Swapna Lipi | Poetry | Telugu |
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1996 | Kethu Viswanatha Reddy | Kethu Viswanatha Reddy Kathalu | Short stories | Telugu |
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1995 | Kalipatnam Ramarao | Yajnam To Tommidi | Short stories | Telugu |
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1994 | Gunturu Seshendra Sharma | Kala Rekha | Criticism | Telugu |
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1993 | Madhuranthakam Rajaram | Madhuranthakam Rajaram Kathalu | Short stories | Telugu |
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1992 | Malathi Chendur | Hrudaya Netri | Novel | Telugu |
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1991 | Bhamidipati Ramagopalam | Itlu, Mee Vidheyudu | Short stories | Telugu |
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1990 | K. Siva Reddy | Mohana-o-Mohana | Poetry | Telugu |
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1989 | S. V. Joga Rao | Manipravalamu | Essays | Telugu |
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1988 | Rachamallu Ramachandra Reddi | Anuvaada Samasyalu | Criticism | Telugu |
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1987 | Arudra | Gurazada Gurupeetham | Essays | Telugu |
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1986 | G. V. Subramanyam | Andhra Sahitya Vimarsa Angla Prabhavam | Literary criticism | Telugu |
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1985 | Palagummi Padmaraju | Gaalivana | Short stories | Telugu |
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1984 | Aluri Bairagi | Aagama Geeti | Poetry | Telugu |
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1983 | Ravuri Bharadhwaja | Jeevana Samaram | Sketches | Telugu |
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1982 | Illindala Saraswati Devi | Swarna Kamalaalu | Short stories | Telugu |
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1981 | Narla Venkateswara Rao | Seeta Josyam | Play | Telugu |
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1979 | P. Narayanacharya | Janapriya Ramayanamu | Poetry | Telugu |
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1978 | Devulapalli Venkata Krishna Sastry | Collected Works of Krishna Sastri | 6 vols. | Telugu |
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1977 | Kundurti Anjaneyulu | Kundurti Kritulu | Poetry | Telugu |
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1975 | Boyi Bhimanna | Gudiselu Kalipotunnai | Poetry | Telugu |
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1974 | Dasaradhi | Thimiram Tho Samaram | Poetry | Telugu |
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1973 | C. Narayana Reddy | Mantalu Manavudu | Poetry | Telugu |
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1972 | Srirangam Srinivasarao | Sri Sri Sahityamu | Poetry | Telugu |
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1971 | Thapi Dharma Rao | Vijayavilasamu: Hrudayollasavyakhya | Commentary | Telugu |
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1970 | D. Balagangadhar Tilak | Amrutham Kurisina Rathri | Poetry | Telugu |
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1969 | Tummala Seetharama Murthy | Mahatma Katha | Poetry | Telugu |
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1965 | Rayaprolu Subbarao | Misra Manjari | Poetry | Telugu |
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1964 | Gurram Joshua | Kreestu Charitra | Poetry | Telugu |
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1963 | Tripuraneni Gopichand | Panditha Parameswara Sastry Veelunama | Novel | Telugu |
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1962 | Viswanatha Satyanarayana | Viswanadha Madhyakkarulu | Poetry | Telugu |
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1961 | Balantrapu Rajanikanta Rao | Andhra Vaggeyakara Charitramu | History of Telugu composers and songwriters | Telugu |
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1960 | Ponangi Srirama Apparavu | Natyasastramu | History of Bharata's Natyasastra | Telugu |
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1957 | Swami Chirantanananda | Sri Ramakrishnuni Jeevita Charitra | Biography | Telugu |
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1956 | Bulusu Venkateswarlu | Bharatiya Tattva Sastramu | History of Indian Philosophy | Telugu |
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1955 | Suravaram Pratap Reddy | Andhrula Sanghika Charitamu | Social History | Telugu |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sahitya Akademi Award is a Literary award. It is given to recognize excellence in Literary field. This award holds importance because it highlights achievements and encourages individuals or organizations to perform better in their respective areas.
Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature. This means the award is given to honor outstanding contributions and achievements in this area. It helps promote talent, dedication, and excellence among individuals or groups involved in this field.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by Goverment of India. The Goverment of India organization or authority is responsible for selecting deserving candidates and maintaining the credibility of the award through a proper evaluation and selection process.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954. Since then, it has continued to recognize excellence and honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in their respective fields over the years.
The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026. This shows that the award is still relevant and continues to appreciate and recognize achievements in modern times.
The current status of the Sahitya Akademi Award is Continue. This indicates whether the award is still active or has been discontinued, helping users understand its present significance and relevance.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is associated with India. This means the award is either given by this country or primarily recognized within it, making it an important part of its awards and honors system.
