Telugu Dengudu Stories Patched — Amma Koduku

| Element | Details | |---------|---------| | | Amma Koduku (translates roughly as “Mother’s Son”) | | Format | Anthology of short stories (“dengudu” = quick, bite‑size narratives) in Telugu | | Original Publication | First released in 2018 by Maa Telugu Badi (a regional imprint focused on contemporary fiction). | | Patched Edition | Released in 2023; the “patch” adds a foreword, corrects 12 typographical errors, and reinstates two stories that were omitted in the first print run. | | Target Audience | Readers who enjoy modern Telugu literature, especially short‑form storytelling that blends everyday life with a touch of magical realism, social satire, and emotional introspection. | | Length | 152 pages; 12 stories ranging from 8–15 pages each. | | Author | K. S. Ravi Kumar – a journalist turned fiction writer known for his crisp dialogue and keen observation of middle‑class Telugu families. |