Vennelakanti

Vennelakanti was inclined towards Harikathas, and began writing from a young age. Initially, he worked as a banker and wrote his first film song in Krishnam Raju-starrer Sriramachandrudu.[2]

He was also known for his works as dubbing script writer and contributing lyrics for Tamil films, dubbed into Telugu language.[3][4][5][6]

Lyricist

• 1988 Murali Krishnudu
• 1991 Aditya 369
• 1993 One By Two
• 1994 Gharana Alludu
• 1994 Theerpu
• 1995 Gharana Bullodu
• 1995 Criminal
• 1996 Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
• 1999 Samarasimha Reddy
• 1999 Seenu
• 2001 Bhalevadivi Basu
• 2001 Cheppalani Vundhi
• 2002 Takkari Donga
• 2006 Pellaina Kothalo
• 2009 Mitrudu
• 2011 Vastadu Naa Raju
• 2011 Raaj
• 2020 Penguin

Dialogue writer

• Panchathantiram (2002) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[7]
• Magic Magic 3D (2003) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[8]
• Prema Chadhurangam (2004) (dubbed version of Tamil film Chellame)[9]
• Monalisa (2004) (dubbed version of Kannada film of same name)[10]
• Pothuraju (2004) (dubbed version of Tamil film Virumaandi)[11]
• Mumbai Xpress (2005) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[12]
• Dasavathaaram (2008) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[13]
• Saroja (2008) (dubbed version of Tamil film of same name)[14]
• Manmadha Baanam (2010) (dubbed version of Tamil film Manmadhan Ambu)[15]
• Prema Khaidi (2011) (dubbed version of Tamil film Mynaa)[16]

His elder son Shashank Vennelakanti works as dialogue writer for dubbed films. His younger son, Rakendu Mouli, also started his career as a lyricist and singer for several dubbing films.[17] His first 'direct' film was Andala Rakshasi, in which he wrote two songs and rendered his voice for one. He made his debut as a lead actor with Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante.[18]

He died on 5 January 2021 in Chennai after suffering from cardiac arrest.[19]

• Vennelakanti at IMDb
• Entry at movies.dosthana.com