Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu (Telugu: తాపీ ధర్మారావు నాయుడు) B.A. (1887–1973) was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature. He had authored many books which were the eye openers for many in the field of social sciences in India, in particular South India. His books " Vidhi Vilasam", "Devalayala paina bootu Bommalu endhuku" and many more find place in the annals of Indian literature.
It's a complete deep dive on poverty and the cultural aspects that led to homelessness. It's a great depiction of how religion shaped the economic and moral values of a society.