Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy Telugu Writer Kundali

 Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy (born 13 November 1949) is a prolific Telugu writer, known for his contributions to Telugu literature across genres like suspense, thriller, comedy, romance, spiritual, and social drama.

With a career spanning over 55 years, he has authored 108 novels, over 5,000 short stories, 12 travelogues, 8 comic collections, and several spiritual essays. His works have been adapted into 22 films (in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi) and 7 TV serials. He is recognized for blending everyday life with suspense and humor, often serialized in Telugu magazines before book publication.

       

Childhood and Family

Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy was born on 13 November 1949 in Vijayawada, Madras State (now Andhra Pradesh, India), as the seventh child among nine siblings. His father, Malladi Dakshina Murthy, and mother, Malladi Saradamba, raised the family in Vijayawada, a cultural hub that influenced his early interest in storytelling. He pursued a B.Com degree from Andhra University, graduating in 1969. He is married to Padmaja and later settled in Hyderabad. His family background in a Telugu-speaking region fostered his literary inclinations, though specific details about his early childhood experiences are limited in sources.

Yearwise Timeline of Life and Works

Here's a chronological overview of his key life events and publications, compiled from available sources:

• 1949: Born on 13 November in Vijayawada to Malladi Dakshina Murthy and Saradamba. (Cancer Moon; Ashlesha -2 Nakshatra; Mercury dasha and Moon antardasha).
  
  
• 1969: Graduated with B.Com from Andhra University. Began writing in free time.
  
  
• 1970: Debut short story "Upayashili" published in Chandamama Telugu monthly in August, marking the start of his literary career. (Venus Period which is 5th H Lord in 12th H and Moon Antardasha which is 7th H L in own H).
  
  
• 1972: Joined government service as an auditor in Hyderabad, balancing job with writing. (Sun + Mercury in 10th H Libra and Sun in Gemini Navamsa)
  
  
• 1979: Published debut novel Adigo Puli (thriller). (Aspects of 3rd Lord Jupiter posited in Lagna on Moon which is in 7th H made him Writer).
  
  
• 1980: Short story collection Akshara Silpulu.
• 1981: Novels Sravanti, Balikorina Vajralu (thriller); short story collection Neetileni Manushulu.
• 1983: Short story collection Premiste Emavutundi?; novel Nattalostunnayi Jagratta (fantasy).
• 1984: Novels Chantabbai (comedy), Rendu Rellu Aaru, Kottashatrvu (fantasy), Ee Ganta Gadistechalu (thriller), Repati Koduku, Little Rascal; short story collection Mrutyuvagadu.
• 1985: Novels Dabbevariki Chedu? (thriller), Peddalaku Matrame (comedy), Dharmayuddham (thriller), Paripoyina Khaidilu (thriller), Mandakini; short story collection 'Katha'kali (stories <500 words).
• 1986: Resigned from auditor job to become full-time writer. Novels Samudrapu Dongalu (thriller), Rakshasa Samharam (thriller), Savirahi, Wedding Bells (comedy), Misses Parankusam, Mr No (thriller), Ide, Na Nyayam!, Mr V (thriller). Began contributing to Telugu comics with humorous strips.
• 1987: Novels Duram (romance), Lavanya, Oka Nuvvu-Oka Nenu, Padamati Sandhya Ragam, Airhostess (thriller), Shanivaram Nadi (thriller); short story collections Sagatu Manushulu, Nerasthulu.
• 1988: Novels D Gest, Okati Ontari Anke, Neeku Naku Pellanta, Vinayakaravu Pelli (comedy).
• 1989: Novels Andamaina Jeevitam, Tenetiga, Tom'midi Gantalu, Sh! Gapcup! (thriller); travelogue Travelogue Europe.
• 1990: Novels Yamaya Namah, Dongat (thriller); travelogue Travelogue America.
• 1991: Novels Matlade Bomma (thriller), Panigrahanam, Vitamin "Yam" (comedy); short story collection Kathakeli (stories <500 words).
• 1993: Novel Sari! Wrong Number (thriller).
• 1994: Novel Bluff Master.
• 1995: Novels Vaikunthapu Yatra (thriller), Uncle Sam (thriller); comic Drinking Jokes.
• 1996: Comic Nede Navvandi.
• 1997: Novels Evariki Cheppaka!, Lupika Rani Atadu Ame, Nannu Muttukoku.
• 1998: Novels Repomapopellanta, Villian (thriller).
• 1999: Novel Anaganaga Oka Atithi.
• 2000: Novels Kanabaduta Ledu (thriller), Mungipu Mrutyuvu (thriller).
• 2001: Novels Ninna Tipunnami (family), Green Card (thriller); comic Smile Please.
• 2002: O My God (spiritual articles).
• 2003: Novels Punnami (thriller), Saddam Aunty Inti Katha (thriller), Jayam (spiritual).
• 2004: Novels Practical Joker (thriller), Mudduku Mude Mullanta; travelogue Himalayam-Mahimaalayam.
• 2006: Short story collection Athyatmika Chinna Kathalu; novels FIR (thriller), O Manchi Maata (spiritual articles).
• 2008: Novel Enthentha Dooram (comedy); biography Sadguru Nityananda Baba Jivita Charitra; travelogue Americalo Marosaari.
• 2009: Novel Tadanki-Di Third (thriller); spiritual novel Karma Janma; travelogue Narmada Parikrama; spiritual articles Daivam Vaipu.
• 2010: Spiritual essays A Aa E Ee, Paramjyothi (spiritual novel), Bhajagovindam; short story collections Mini Crime Kathalu, American Crime Stories, Videsi Kathalu; literary autobiography Jarigina Katha; novel The End (thriller).
• 2011: Travelogues Dubay, Turki Mariyu Gris Yatra Vivarana, Prayana Vivarana Turpu Yuroap.
• 2012: Literary autobiography Jarigina Katha (expanded).
• 2013: Travelogue Prayana Vivarana Spain Mariyu Porchugal.
• 2014: Novel Chivari Korika (thriller); travelogue Travelogue Jordan & Egypt.
• 2015: Novel Aakhari Athidhi; travelogues Travelogue Singapore, Travelogue Japan.
• 2017: Travelogue Travelogue Jordan and Egypt (expanded).
• 2018: Travelogues Travelogue Japan, Travelogue China.
• 2019: Travelogues Travelogue Russia, Travelogue Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica.
• 2020: Novel Sweet Revenge; short story collection Chaavuki Chirunaama; literary autobiography Navala Venaka Katha.
• 2021: Novels Repo Mapo Pellanta, Dooram, Vidhata, Varna Chitram.
• 2022: Novel Donga Police.
• 2024: Novels Evariki Cheppaka (crime), Viswakarama, Green Card (romance), Jayam (fantasy).

Novels List

• Thriller: Adigo Puli (1979), Balikorina Vajralu (1981), Ee Ganta Gadistechalu (1984), Dabbevariki Chedu? (1985), Dharmayuddham (1985), Paripoyina Khaidilu (1985), Samudrapu Dongalu (1986), Rakshasa Samharam (1986), Mr No (1986), Mr V (1986), Airhostess (1987), Shanivaram Nadi (1987), Sh! Gapcup! (1989), Dongat (1989), Matlade Bomma (1991), Sari! Wrong Number (1993), Bluff Master (1994), Vaikunthapu Yatra (1995), Uncle Sam (1995), Evariki Cheppaka! (1997), Nannu Muttukoku (1997), Villian (1998), Kanabaduta Ledu (2000), Mungipu Mrutyuvu (2000), Green Card (2001), Punnami (2003), Saddam Aunty Inti Katha (2003), Practical Joker (2004), FIR (2006), Tadanki-Di Third (2009), Chivari Korika (2014), Aakhari Athidhi (2015), Night Beat (2020), Sweet Revenge (2020), Donga Police (2022), Evariki Cheppaka (2024), Green Card (2024).
  
  
• Comedy: Chantabbai (1984), Rendu Rellu Aaru (1984), Peddalaku Matrame (1985), Wedding Bells (1986), Vinayakaravu Pelli (1987), Vitamin "Yam" (1991), Enthentha Dooram (2008).
  
  
• Romance/Social: Duram (1987), Lavanya (1987), Oka Nuvvu-Oka Nenu (1987), Padamati Sandhya Ragam (1987), Andamaina Jeevitam (1989), Tenetiga (1989), Tom'midi Gantalu (1989), Panigrahanam (1991), Lupika Rani Atadu Ame (1997), Repomapopellanta (1998), Anaganaga Oka Atithi (1999), Ninna Tipunnami (2001), Mudduku Mude Mullanta (2004), Repo Mapo Pellanta (2021), Dooram (2021), Varna Chitram (2021).
  
  
• Spiritual/Philosophical: Jayam (2003), O My God (2002), O Manchi Maata (2006), Karma Janma (2009), Paramjyothi (2010), Bhajagovindam (2010), Devudike Teliyali (2018), Viswakarama (2024), Jayam (2024, fantasy/lady-oriented).
  
  
• Fantasy: Nattalostunnayi Jagratta (1983), Kottashatrvu (1983), Repati Koduku (1984), Vidhata (2021).
  
  
• Total Novels: 108, many serialized before book form.

Short Stories List

• Over 5,000 short stories, 4,000+ published. Collections include:
• Akshara Silpulu (1980)
• Neetileni Manushulu (1981)
• Premiste Emavutundi? (1983)
• Mrutyuvagadu (1984)
• 'Katha'kali (1985, stories <500 words)
• Sagatu Manushulu (1987)
• Nerasthulu (1987)
• Kathakeli (1991, stories <500 words)
• Mini Crime Kathalu (2010)
• American Crime Stories (2010)
• Videsi Kathalu (2010)
• Murder Stories (2012)
• Mystery Stories (2012)
• Manmadha Baanaalu (2011)
• Chaavuki Chirunaama (2020)
• Athyatmika Chinna Kathalu (2006)
• Neede Navvandi (1996, comics/short humor)

Other comics/collections: Navvula Ravvalu, Drinking Jokes (1995), Chirunavvuku Chirunaama, Jokulasthami, Smile Please (2001), Chidvilaasam (2009), Hasyaanandam.