Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu (1887–1973) was a Telugu writer, journalist, rationalist, and social reformer.

[2] He authored many books which were the eye openers in the field of social sciences in India, in particular South India.

His literary works like Vidhi Vilasam have found a place in the annals of Indian literature.

He also wrote dialogues and lyrics for films like Mala Pilla (1938), Raithu Bidda (1939), Drohi (1948), Rojulu Marayi (1955).

Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu had two daughters and three sons.