Legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao is one of the finest and most influential actors Telugu cinema had produced. The stage is now being prepared for the centennial celebration of the all-time great personality.
In this connection, Sirikona Sahitee Academy is now holding a novel writing competition to commemorate and celebrate the life of this legendary cinema personality.
“Sirikona Sahitee Academy' - Announcement - On the occasion of centenary of Natasamrat Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao,
"Sirikona - Sri Jonnalagadda Ramabhotlu,Sarojamma memorial are to be held. This will be Telugu Novel Writing Competitions (2023)"
Topic: “Life experiences of artists”
Please share this information with any of your contacts / friends that write novels in Telugu language or encourage, the Telugu language enthusiasts to attempt writing one such novel.” The media communication from the organisers read.
The idea is to promote and propagate the art form of novel writing amongst the enthusiastic novel writers in the Telugu community. This sure is one thoughtful way to celebrate the glorious life of ANR.
The winner of the best novel award in this competition will be receiving Rs 30 Thousand prize money. The last date to submit the novel is 31 December, 2023.
The novel should be with 12 points and not less than 120 pages and not more than 200 pages. It should be submitted in PDF format before the aforementioned date.
For more details, you can use the flier that’s attached.
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