P. Lalitha Kumari (Volga) is a well-known Telugu writer. Her stories, novels, and poetry reflect well-articulated feminist positions without compromising either the quality of literary form or failing to represent the ‘reality’ of the characters. In her poetry, metaphor not only facilitates form but also celebrates the ‘ideas’ depicted. Among her works are the novels, Sweccha, Sahaja, Manavi, Kanniti Keratala Vennela, Gulabilu, and Rajakiya Kathalu, Prayogam (two short story collections). Apart from being a writer she has been a filmmaker too. After a long teaching stint, she worked as the head of the scripting division in Usha Kiran Movies. She made three feature films, which won critical acclaim and awards.