Coolie the Sovereign, Dr Boyi Bhimanna

Abstract

Coolie, the Sovereign (KuuliRaju), a political play in Telugu was written by Padmabhuashan Dr Boyi Bhimanna and translated into English by T. SaiChandramouli. Dr Bhimanna is a great literary luminary on Telugu literary firmament. His contribution to Telugu literature is immense and highly respected.His creative genius works includes Paleru, Adikavi Valmiki, Veda Vyasusudu ,Raga Vaishtam, Raabhilu, Gudeselu Kaalipothunnaiju among others. They made great impact on Telugu speaking people. His extraordinary genius can also be measured in his metrical poetry, lyrics, free verse, drama and literary criticism. He is considered a socialist because throughout his life he wrote for the upliftment of Dalits of his region. He has dedicated the play to Sri Vemula Kurmayya Garu who was the then Minister in composite Madras state.