Who was the first Telugu writer to receive the Jnanpith Award?

Q. Who was the first Telugu writer to receive the Jnanpith Award?
Answer: Viswanatha Satyanarayana
Notes: Viswanatha Satyanarayana received the Jnanpith Award in 1970 for his epic poem “Veyipadagalu,” becoming the first Telugu recipient.

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