The Battle of Komali was a conflict between the faction of Salakamraju Tirumala and the forces of Aliya Rama Raya, led by Pemmasani Erra Timmanayudu.

[1][2] After Achyuta Deva Raya’s reign, his son Venkata I succeeded him, but the throne was usurped by Salakaraju Pedda Tirumala, who eliminated all claimants and proclaimed himself emperor and seek the assistance of Bijapur Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah I.

[1][2] Rama Raya next advanced to the region of Gandikota where the Pemmasani chief held significant influence, to gather additional troops and strengthen his forces.

[1] Salakaraju Tirumala boldly advanced to Gandikota demanding that Pemmasani Erra Timmanayudu, the lord of the fort, surrender Rama Raya.

However, Timma Nayudu refused and, rallying the forces of neighboring palegars, marched out of the fortress alongside Rama Raya to confront Tirumala.