[2] Described as the first modern encyclopedia project in any South Indian language,[3] it is considered important in Telugu literature for its scholarly approach and commitment to accessibility.

[4] The encyclopedia was first published in serialized installments, with the initial three volumes addressing a broad range of topics, including science, linguistics, history, and art.

Between 1938 and 1941, Kandukuri Prasada Bhupaludu, the zamindar of Devidi Estate, published Andhra Vignanamu, a seven-volume work regarded as the first complete encyclopedia in Telugu.

Lakshmana Rao wrote about 40 of these essays, addressing subjects like Advaita, aesthetics, Ashtadasa Mahapuranas, Atharvaveda, Abhignana Sakuntalam, and Ashtadhyayi.

[1][2] Source:[2][1] Contemporary reviews said it had detailed research and original content, commending the effort despite challenges such as limited resources and lack of governmental support.

The encyclopedia is considered a significant attempt to document Telugu knowledge and reflects the contributions of Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao and other scholars involved in the project.