Sree Krushnadevaraya

serif · Designed by Purushoth Kumar Guttula

Sree Krushnadevaraya: A quick movement of the enemy will jeopardize five gunboats

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Sree Krushnadevaraya is a serif typeface designed specifically for the Telugu script, with support for Latin characters as well. Visually, it carries the hallmarks of traditional South Indian typography: rounded stroke endings, deliberate weight contrast between thick and thin strokes, and carefully constructed letterforms that reflect the curved, flowing nature of the Telugu writing system. The Latin glyphs are clean and upright, sitting comfortably alongside the Telugu characters without feeling out of place. The overall tone is formal and dignified, making it feel rooted in cultural heritage while remaining legible at reasonable text sizes.

In practical terms, Sree Krushnadevaraya works well in publishing contexts where Telugu-language content needs to be presented with clarity and cultural authenticity, such as in digital magazines, news websites, or educational platforms serving Telugu-speaking audiences. It is also a solid choice for government or institutional websites that need to present official content in Telugu script. For branding projects tied to South Indian culture, food, arts, or regional businesses, this typeface can serve as a heading or display font that immediately signals cultural grounding without resorting to decorative excess.

Best suited for: Consider this typeface for Telugu-language publishing, educational content, institutional communications, and cultural branding where authentic script representation and formal presentation are priorities.

Design considerations: The single regular weight limits typographic hierarchy options, though the deliberate stroke contrast provides inherent visual emphasis. The serif structure and Telugu-specific letterforms may benefit from generous spacing and moderate sizing to preserve legibility in extended text passages.

Pairing guidance: Pair Sree Krushnadevaraya with Noto Serif for consistent serif-based multilingual body text, Noto Sans Telugu to introduce sans-serif contrast for navigation or supplementary content, or Tiro Telugu as an alternative serif option when matching script authenticity across different typographic roles is desired.

Pairs well with

Noto Serif Noto Sans Telugu Tiro Telugu

Sree Krushnadevaraya at a glance

Designer

Purushoth Kumar Guttula

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

January 2015

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Serif

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Sree Krushnadevaraya styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Sree Krushnadevaraya character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Which languages does Sree Krushnadevaraya support?

Sree Krushnadevaraya includes 2 character sets:

  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
  • Telugu: Telugu

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Sree Krushnadevaraya commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Sree Krushnadevaraya is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.

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Sree Krushnadevaraya FAQ

Is Sree Krushnadevaraya free for commercial use?

Yes. Sree Krushnadevaraya is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Sree Krushnadevaraya include?

Sree Krushnadevaraya comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Sree Krushnadevaraya support Cyrillic?

No. Sree Krushnadevaraya supports Latin and Telugu, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Sree Krushnadevaraya?

Sree Krushnadevaraya was designed by Purushoth Kumar Guttula. It was added to Google Fonts in January 2015.