He is survived by wife and four sons.
Rao celebrated his 80th birthday in September last and fell ill within a couple of weeks.
He was reportedly suffering from prostrate cancer.
Born in Chintalaguntapalem village in Machilipatnam of Andhra Pradesh on September 6, 1936, he later shifted to Kakinada in 1970.
He penned 13 compilations of poetry, 25 books on literary criticism and600 books on various genres.
Also Read
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed sorrow over Ramamohan Rao demise.
In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said, "it was a great loss to Telugu literature and it has lost a literary critic".
"He render a valuable service to Telugu literature and all poets remember his services," Naidu added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
