Telugu is the official language of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Telugu belongs to the Dravidian language family.

There are approximately 75 million Telugu speakers worldwide.

The Telugu version of the Mahabharata, known as the 'Telugu Mahabharatam', is considered one of the greatest works of Telugu literature.

Vemana is widely regarded as the father of modern Telugu literature.

Annamayya is renowned for his devotional lyrics and songs in Telugu, known as 'Annamacharya Keertanas'.

The Telugu calendar is known as the 'Panchangam' and is based on the Hindu lunisolar calendar system.

Pulihora is a popular Telugu dish made with rice, tamarind, and spices, known for its tangy and flavorful taste.

Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the Telugu-speaking region of Andhra Pradesh.

K. Viswanath is a renowned Telugu film director known for his realistic and socially relevant movies.

Eenadu is the largest circulated Telugu language newspaper in India.

Ravuri Bharadwaja won the Jnanpith Award in 2017 for his outstanding contribution to Telugu literature.

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University is a public university dedicated to the study and promotion of Telugu language and culture.

Vemana is also known for his satirical and humorous writings, often using simple language to convey profound messages.

Eenadu TV is the Telugu-language news channel owned by the Eenadu Group.