Tripuraneni Gopichand

Tripuraneni Gopichand(8 September 1910 – 2 November 1962) is an eminent writer, editor, and director in the Telugu film industry. He has also contributed significantly to the literary world through short stories, novels, essays, and plays. He was born to Tripuraneni Ramaswamy- a renowned social reformer and play writer in Angaluru of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. As a cinematic figure, he has directed a few movies and written dialogues for scripts. Some of his noteworthy works include Priyuralu (1952) (Story, Dialogues, Direction), Perantalu (1951) (Director), Lakshmamma (1950) (Director), Gruhapravesam (1946) (Story).

He is also the writer of the very first psychological novel in Telugu literature namely Asamardhuni Jivayatra (Bungler: A Journey Through Life). His writings tackle the concepts of existentialism, rationalism, humanism, etc. the protagonists of his stories are typically portrayed as discontented and ridden with guilt. After he died in 1962, he was subsequently awarded the Sahitya Akademi award in 1963. It was the first Telugu novel to win this award. On his 100th birthday, the Government of India released a postal stamp in his honor.