Book Launch Event: Legendary Artist Vaddadi Papayya’s Biography 'Chitrakala Yogi' to be Released in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam: The biographical book Chitrakala Yogi, documenting the life of the legendary artist Vaddadi Papayya and authored by Kala Ratna Sunkara Chalapathi Rao, will be officially released on the 10th of this month at the Visakhapatnam Public Library.

The book will be unveiled by world-renowned animator Uttam. As part of the event, the Saubhagyamma Gajapathi Trust will honor animator Uttam alongside prominent journalist Prabhakar Sharma with prestigious Trust Awards in recognition of their distinguished contributions.

Renowned scholar and Kala Ratna Dr. D.V. Surya Rao will deliver the book review and commentary during the session.