Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad who is popularly known as Vennelakanti passed away today in Chennai. The legendary lyricist cum dialogue writer has worked on a lot of dubbed movies in Telugu. His works are mostly underrated and his two sons are currently having a career in films as writers. The news is that the veteran writer passed away due to a heart attack at his residence. The family members informed the news to the media.

Before entering into the movies, Vennelakanti used to work in SBI. Vennelakanti's famous works include the songs from the films Aditya 369, Muddula Mavayya, Maatarani Mounaidi, and many others.

His elder son Sashank Vennelakanti is a noted dialogue writer and a dubbing artist. His younger son Rakendumouli Vennelakanti is a lyricist, dialogue writer, singer, actor and dubbing artist.

Many film personalities are saddened by his sudden demise. We pray for his soul to rest in peace.