Naneelu

Naneelu is a form of Telugu literature which contains 4 lines and a minimum of 20 letters, not exceeding 25.

This form was introduced by Sahitya Akademi Award winner Professor N.

[1] Naneelu was introduced in the year 2002 by Dr N Gopi through his book Naeelu.

That means though appearing as identical in structure and as two sentences, the poem reaches completion only when united in thought.

Dr N Gopi wanted to name this form with something very connected to Telugu people.