‘Kaliyuga Veerabaahu’ conferred on Maruti

September 19, 2017 12:57 am | Updated 12:57 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAM

Noted ‘pouranic drama artiste’ Vankayala Maruti Prasad was conferred with the title ‘Kaliyuga Veerabaahu’, at the inaugural of the two-day drama festival being organised by the AP State Department of Language and Culture and Akkineni Samskrutika Samajam (Vizianagaram), at Kalabharathi auditorium here on Monday.

Mr. Maruti Prasad, who had bagged the Nandi Award in 2016-17, drew cheers from the crowd for his presentation of the ‘Veerabaahu’ scene from the drama ‘Satya Harischandra’ at the inaugural function. He breathed life into the character with his fine portrayal of the character.

Muvvala Venkata Ramana as Satya Harishchandra and Pedada Appala Naidu as ‘Nakshatrakudu’ played their roles well.

The title was presented to Maruti Prasad by noted actor and writer Gollapudi Maurti Rao. Proprietor of Vijay Nirman Company Surapaneni Vijay Kumar and GVMC Zonal Commissioner Nallanayya felicitated Mr. Maruti Prasad.

Later, Akkineni Nataka Samajam artistes presented the drama ‘Mohini Bhasmasura’, directed by Gavara Sattibabu.

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