* Andhra Pradesh: This state is the heartland of Telugu speakers, where it serves as the official language.
* Telangana: This state was carved out of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, and Telugu is also its official language.
* Karnataka: There is a significant Telugu-speaking population in certain regions of Karnataka, particularly in the border districts.
* Tamil Nadu: Telugu is spoken by a smaller community in some parts of Tamil Nadu, especially in the border regions.
* Odisha: A small Telugu-speaking community exists in the northern districts of Odisha, which share a border with Andhra Pradesh.
* Maharashtra: A limited number of Telugu speakers are found in some areas of Maharashtra, particularly in the Vidarbha region.
Beyond India, Telugu is spoken by diaspora communities in various countries like:
* United States: A large Telugu-speaking diaspora resides in the US, especially in states like Texas, California, and New Jersey.
* United Kingdom: A significant number of Telugu speakers have migrated to the UK, particularly in areas like London and Birmingham.
* Australia: There is a growing Telugu-speaking community in Australia, concentrated in cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
* Canada: A small but growing Telugu-speaking population exists in Canada, especially in provinces like Ontario and British Columbia.
* Other countries: Telugu is also spoken by smaller communities in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, and South Africa.
While the majority of Telugu speakers reside in India, the language is gaining global recognition and is spoken by an increasing number of people in various parts of the world.