Mutyala Saralu () is a compilation of Telugu poems written by Gurajada Apparao in 1910. The compilation heralded the beginning of modern poetry in Telugu language. The traditional meter is replaced by a new lyrical and four beat balladic rhythm. These poems reflected the general social transformation in India.
Desamunu Preminchumanna () is a Telugu patriotic song written by Apparao. The song has inspired many Indians to dedicate their lives for the service of their Nation.
Meaning: A country is not made of land; a country is made of its people.
Some portion of the Desamunu Preminchumanna is incorporated in the 1954 Telugu film Jyoti starring Savitri and G. Varalakshmi. The song has the voice of G. Varalakshmi.
Poornamma or Purnamma () song was written by Apparao in 1912. Ghantasala composed music and sang this popular song.
melimi bangaru melatallara<br /> kaluvala kannula kannellara<br /> tallulaganna pillallara<br /> vinnaramma ee kathanu.
aatala paatala petikalara<br /> kammani matala kommallara<br /> ammalaganna ammallara<br /> vinnaramma ee kathanu.
kannula kanthulu kaluvala cherenu<br /> melimi jerenu meni pasal<br /> hamsala jerenu nadakala bedagulu<br /> durganu cherenu poornamma.