Prema the Journalist interviewed the renowned Telangana folk lyricist and singer Mittapalli Surender. Prema the Journalist centred the conversation around his writing style, raw talent and blatantly honest personality. Surender cast light on his journey to the industry, career, lyricists he looks up to, inspiration for his writing, exposure to Telangana folk and more. Across the interview, Surender mesmerised Prema The Journalist with his melodious voice and magnanimous lines, often rendering tribute to legends like Siri Vennela Sitaramasastri, Chandrabose, Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy etc., as well.

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00:00 - Intro

01:53 - Recognising his own talent

04:48 - How his journey began

08:00 - Command over Telugu language

12:33 - Inspiration for writing

14:04 - Choices and limitations as writer

15:20 - Perspective on Item songs

21:27 - Being unfiltered

25:36 - Simplicity and versatility is key

28:36 - Writing patterns

33:51 - Writing romantic songs

45:34 - Writing songs on social/cultural aspects

46:35 - Nandi award guilt

50:34 - Nandi award winning song

51:39 - Success of Amma Paata

53:40 - Craze for Viraata Parvam songs

58:15 - About director Venu Udugula

1:00:58 - About director Sampath Nandi

1:03:03 - Reflecting on lyricist journey

1:04:55 - Why never give up

1:07:49 - Memory Test

1:08:32 - Uniqueness of Palamuru Pillagadu

1:08:53 - Favourite picks of Goreti Venkanna songs

1:10:11 - Tribute to lyricist Veturi

1:13:43 - Tribute to lyricist Chandrabose

1:20:22 - About lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja

1:20:52 - Remembering Gaddar

Edited & GFX by: Gopi Kanth Nuthi
Cameraman: Samuelsai

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PREMA MALINI is a two time Erstwhile AndhraPradesh State Nandi award, and one time National award winning TV Journalist, with deep expertise in creating socially relevant television documentaries, Celebrity Interviews and news programming.

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