Question

Who founded Andhra Praja Natya Mandali?
A.Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy
B.Vinoba Bhave
C.Sunkara Sri Krishna Madhava
D.Paruchuri Ramakotayya

Answer 1

Hint: It was started in 1943 and It brought about a new cultural movement in Andhrapradesh. It was founded by a remarkable Telugu cinema film star. Recently, the Andhra Praja Natya Mandali has expressed its disappointment towards the state government as they have failed to protect their regional language i.e. Telugu.

Complete answer:
Andhra Praja Natya Mandali was founded by Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murty in Bezawada, he formed an alliance with communists who then further spread the message to the masses present in the Nizam region while a rebellion was led against Nizam in the 1940s. It was started in 1943 and It brought about a new cultural movement in Andhrapradesh.

Recently, the Andhra Praja Natya Mandali has expressed its disappointment towards the state government as they have failed to protect their regional language i.e. Telugu. Their president addressed during a press conference that they have been fighting for the last 12 years to bring out a definite policy on Telugu language. He wanted this problem to be taken very seriously and called out to teach Telugu in all the schools starting from primary wing.

Thus, Option A is the correct answer.

Note: Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy was an Indian film actor who is known for his remarkable work in Telugu cinema. He has received the honorary Kala Prapoorna for his contribution towards the cinema. Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy has acted in about 350 feature films and in 150 films. His film career started with a film called Deeksha in 1949. He was highly respected for the contribution he made towards Telugu cinema.