Preserving Telugu Literary Heritage
for Future Generations
MaNaSu Foundation digitizes, archives, and shares rare Telugu books and historical materials—making this literary treasure trove freely accessible to all.
Our Mission and Goals
MaNaSu Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of Telugu literature and culture through four core pillars.
Preserve Iconic Works
We collect and digitize the complete works of great Telugu writers, presenting them in chronological order. These comprehensive collections ensure that classic novels, poems, and essays remain available to all, forever.
Cultural Translations
We translate significant works from other languages into Telugu, especially books that reflect the social reality and culture of Telugu people in historical times, enriching Telugu literature with diverse stories.
Digital Archives
We maintain a growing digital archive of over 130,000 books and 70,000 magazines. This archive is freely accessible to the public, underscoring our commitment to education and cultural preservation over profit.
Heritage Projects
Our initiatives extend to preserving other facets of Telugu culture. Project eChitrapuri archives vintage Telugu film songs, photographs, and audio recordings, converting them into digital format for everyone.
What We've Achieved
Since our inception in 2006 in Andhra Pradesh, our volunteer-driven movement has digitized over 25 million pages of Telugu print heritage—including rare books, magazines, and documents.
We established a dedicated digitization center in 2018 to scan and archive materials with the highest quality, training local youth in the process. All of our digitized works are provided free of charge as a public service.
Our catalogue now includes the collected works of literary icons such as Rachakonda Viswanatha Sastry, Sri Sri, Gurajada Apparao, and Kalipatnam Rama Rao, among others.
Our Founders and Team
MaNaSu (Mannam Narasimham Subbamma) Foundation was started by a group of passionate individuals from the Mannam family who believed in "paying back to society."
M. Venkata Rayudu
A Bangalore-based electronics engineer and entrepreneur who spearheaded this literary digitization movement. His personal endeavor—beginning with translating Shakespeare into Telugu—grew into the extensive archive we have today.
Dr. Gopi Chand Mannam
A renowned cardiac surgeon known for his philanthropy in healthcare. Dr. Gopi Chand also leads the Hrudaya Foundation for child heart health, bringing his commitment to social causes to our mission of service.
Dr. Mannam Chandra Mouli
A respected journalist and book publisher who has been a driving force in bringing Telugu literature to a wider audience. His expertise in media and publishing guides our content strategy.
Join Our Mission
We invite everyone who cares about Telugu culture, history, and literature to connect with us. Whether you're a researcher, a literature lover, or someone who wants to help—there's a place for you.
"Together, we can keep the spirit of Telugu heritage alive for generations to come."