Naidu

Naidu is a title used by Telugu communities, such as the Kamma and Balija castes.

A list of notable people bearing the name Naidu (also spelled Nayudu, Needu, Nayakudu, Nayadu or Naidoo)

• Jayapa Nayudu, Kammanadu king and brother in law of Kakatiya King Ganapathi Deva
• Musunuri Kapaya Naidu, 14th century Kamma king of Musunuri dynasty
• Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu, Amaravathi King, First Indian king to revolt against British
• Pemmasani Timmanayudu, king of Pemmasani dynasty
• Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu, Gandikota King and close associate and military commander of Sri Krishna Deva Raya
• B. Munuswamy Naidu, Chief minister of Madras presidency
• Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu, Senior member of Telugu Desam Party.
• Chota K. Naidu, Telugu cinematographer.
• G. D. Naidu, scientist, inventor and businessman, known as "Edison of India"
• Galla Ramachandra Naidu, Indian industrialist, the founder of Amara Raja Group of companies
• Kodi Rammurthy Naidu, Indian nationalist and body builder.
• Kumi Naidoo, South African human rights activist.
• Leela Naidu, Indian actress
• Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, film director and producer.
• Raghupathi Venkataratnam Naidu, Indian social reformer
• Shobha Naidu, classical dancer.
• Shenthilkumar Naidu, Singaporean surgeon and researcher.
• Xavier Naidoo, soul and R&B singer/songwriter.
• K. Venkataswami Naidu, Politician.
• M. Venkaiah Naidu, Political leader of BJP. Current 13th Vice President of India
• N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Leader of Telugu Desam Party