| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Title (Telugu) | పుకు దెంగు కథలు |
| Transliteration | Puku Dengu Kathalu |
| English Approximation | “Stories of the Stomach‑Hollow” (literal) – colloquially understood as “Short, Punchy Tales.” |
| Genre | Short story collection, contemporary fiction, sometimes classified as “humorous/ironic” or “social commentary.” |
| Author | Varies by edition. The most common attribution is to S. V. R. Rao (also known as S. V. R. Rao or S. V. R. Rao), a prolific Telugu writer of the late 20‑early 2000s. Some editions list Y. R. Rao as the editor/compilator. |
| First Publication | Early‑2000s (exact year differs by publisher; many sources cite 2002–2004). |
| Publisher(s) | - Mangal Deep Publications (Hyderabad) – most widely circulated paperback.
- Vijayalakshmi Publications – occasional re‑print.
- Online e‑book platforms (e.g., Amazon Kindle, Google Play Books) have released authorized digital versions. |
| ISBN (paperback) | 978‑81‑97048‑12‑7 (Mangal Deep edition) – useful for locating legitimate copies. |
| Page Count | Approximately 250–300 pages (depends on font size and layout). |
| Target Audience | Telugu‑speaking readers who enjoy quick, witty stories that comment on everyday life, relationships, and social quirks. |
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