For those who may not be familiar, "Dengudu Kathalu" is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes in Telugu that are relatable to everyday life. The term "Dengudu" roughly translates to "laughter" or "humor" in English. These stories, often passed down through generations, offer a unique perspective on life, love, and family.
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Telugu “kathalu” (short stories) have long served as a mirror for the social fabric of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, particularly in their depiction of family life. This paper investigates the collection titled a digitised anthology that brings together fifty‑six family‑oriented narratives. By situating these stories within the broader tradition of Telugu oral and literary storytelling, the study explores how they negotiate themes of kinship, gender, generational conflict, and modernization. Employing a qualitative textual analysis supported by secondary scholarship on regional literature, the paper argues that the “Dengudu Kathalu” function both as cultural archives and as active agents shaping contemporary Telugu identity, especially among diaspora communities that access the texts through digital platforms.
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