Telugu actor Brahmanandam on Friday said that Literature is the language of human emotions, a way of expressing feelings beautifully.
Speaking at the valedictory session of the Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF) 2026 held at SRM University-A.P., Amaravati, the Padma Shri awardee said stories, poetry, and classical texts safeguard cultural memory and wisdom across generations, even amid advancing technology.
Drawing from Telugu literary giants like Vemana, Sri Sri and Dhurjati, Mr. Brahmanandam said literature should be made accessible to all, emphasising its role in nurturing imagination, emotional awareness and independent thought. He underscored spirituality’s pivotal place in literature, pointing to works such as the Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita as guides to introspection and human values.
SRM A.P. Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar praised the festival’s role in connecting young minds with global literary traditions, noting that Mr. Brahmanandam’s contribution made the event especially memorable. Festival organisers, including Prof. Vishnupad, Dr. Sayantan Thakur and Dr. Argha Basu highlighted ALF 2026’s role in fostering meaningful dialogue among writers, scholars and creative artists.
The three-day event held under the theme “Stories for a Changing World”, featured notable authors and creators like Roopa Pai, Samhita Arni, Dinesh C Sharma, Suruchi Garg, and Amit Bharti. Prahelika, a quiz contest engaged college students in literary knowledge.
