Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad
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| Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad | |
| Born | Sekuru, Chebrolu Mandal, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Occupation | Journalist, Author, Editor |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Positive Journalism, Telugu Media, Development Journalism |
| Notable works | Chandrababu X.O., CBN@361°: The Polymath |
| Awards | Ugadi Puraskaram, Honorary Doctorate, Author Ink Well Award |
| Parents | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad is an Indian senior journalist, author, editor, and media professional from Andhra Pradesh. After decades of experience in Telugu journalism, he is known for reporting that leans positive and development-focused.. He is currently serving as the Chief Editor of a Telugu daily newspaper. He has written several books, including Chandrababu X.O. and CBN@361°: The Polymath, and he has also received recognition for his contributions to journalism and literature.
Early life & Education
Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad was born in Sekuru village, Chebrolu Mandal, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He comes from a rural farming background, and he completed his education up to graduation in rural schools and colleges.
During school days, he would walk nearly 8 kilometres every day , just to attend school. Growing up in a village, he closely observed the struggles of farmers and artisans. Honestly, those experiences became the reason he chose to work for society and raise public issues through journalism.
Career
Dr. Prasad started his career as a news reporter, at first it was mostly ground work and deadlines. Later, over the years, he moved through different roles like Staff Reporter, Chief Reporter, Special Correspondent, and eventually he became the Chief Editor of a Telugu daily newspaper.
During his journey he covered a number of serious and demanding happenings. This includes interviews with Naxal leaders, and also the coverage of the devastating 1996 Konaseema cyclone. People often remember him for pushing constructive journalism and for a belief that news should do something good for society.
He has also authored books on the leadership and vision of N. Chandrababu Naidu. In those works he underlines governance, development,and public policy
Notable Works
Chandrababu X.O. (Originally published in Telugu and later translated into English, Hindi, German and French.) CBN@361°: The Polymath (Originally written in Telugu and translated into English by Dr. K. V. Satyanarayana, IAS (Retd.).)
His writings mainly revolve around the leadership, governance, and long-term perspective of N. Chandrababu Naidu. Many readers and scholars have given positive reviews.
Achievements and Recognition
Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad got a lot of honours for his contributions in journalism, literature, and public discourse. He was presented with the Ugadi Puraskaram by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, as a recognition for his journalistic work. Besides that he also received an Honorary Doctorate from South Western American University.
His book, Chandrababu X.O. became quite well known globally after it was translated into English , Hindi, German, and French. And the German and French editions were launched during the World Economic Forum at Davos in 2025. The same book also brought him mention in the Forbes Book of World Records, Asian Book of World Records, and World Excellence Book of Records.
He was later selected for the Author Ink Well Award by Book Channels. Another important milestone in his literary career was the international launch of the English edition of CBN@361°: The Polymath, by N. Chandrababu Naidu in Singapore. That launch really points to the global recognition of his work as a regional-language author, even if people sometimes understate it.
Professional Associations and Influences
Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad considers it his good fortune to have worked with people who are closely associated with Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu garu, particularly Dr. Ramanath Velamati (Executive Vice Chairman of GFST), Sri Cherukuri Kutumbarao (Vice Chairman of the Swarnandhra P4 Foundation), Dr. K. Lakshminarayana (Retd. IAS), and Dr. K. V. Satyanarayana (Retd. IAS). According to Dr. Prasad, all of these individuals have no particular political agenda. They consistently work for the welfare of society and contribute to the preparation of vision documents delivered by Chandrababu garu. They share a strong ideological bond with Chandrababu Naidu. Dr. Prasad states that his association with these distinguished individuals transformed his career and inspired him to contribute towards building a better society.
Personal Life
Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad kind of believes in positive journalism and also in lifelong learning, like consistently. He has worked with a number of distinguished administrators, scientists, and policy experts , and their guidance seemed to sharpen his commitment to public service and nation-building. Somewhere in his career, he decided to leave media organizations where he felt journalism was drifting into overly negative tones. Instead of staying there, he preferred to focus on constructive, and more solution-oriented reporting.
In his own words, journalism is a vast ocean of knowledge. He often calls himself a lifelong student of the profession, not an expert who is “done”. His long-term plan is to retire from journalism, with the quiet satisfaction of having contributed to society through truthful reporting and meaningful writing.