Literature nurtures imagination, independent thought: actor Brahmanandam - The HinduUpdated - October 09, 2026 11:36 pm IST - VIJAYAWADASRM AP Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar and Dean, ESLA, SRM AP Vishnupad felicitating Padma Shri K. Brahmanandam at the valedictory session of Amaravati Literature Festival 2026, on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGMENTTelugu actor Brahmanandam on Friday said that Literature is the language of human emotions, a way of expressing feelings beautifully.Speaking at the valedictory session of the Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF) 2026 held at SRM University-A.P., Amaravati, the Padma Shri awardee said stories, poetry, and classical texts safeguard cultural memory and wisdom across generations, even amid advancing technology.Drawing from Telugu literary giants like Vemana, Sri Sri and Dhurjati, Mr. Brahmanandam said literature should be made accessible to all, emphasising its role in nurturing imagination, emotional awareness and independent thought. He underscored spirituality’s pivotal place in literature, pointing to works such as the Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita as guides to introspection and human values.SRM A.P. Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar praised the festival’s role in connecting young minds with global literary traditions, noting that Mr. Brahmanandam’s contribution made the event especially memorable. Festival organisers, including Prof. Vishnupad, Dr. Sayantan Thakur and Dr. Argha Basu highlighted ALF 2026’s role in fostering meaningful dialogue among writers, scholars and creative artists.The three-day event held under the theme “Stories for a Changing World”, featured notable authors and creators like Roopa Pai, Samhita Arni, Dinesh C Sharma, Suruchi Garg, and Amit Bharti. Prahelika, a quiz contest engaged college students in literary knowledge.Published - October 09, 2026 11:09 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }