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Of the three sons of Bhetala Naidu, the eldest Dama Naidu is the ancestor of this line. He was also known as Malla Naidu in the stone inscription of his mother. He resided at Amanagallu between the years 1199 and 1257 A.D., a contemporary of Ganapathi Deva Rai. On account of his great strength he was popularly known as Bala-Bhima, which means as strong as Bhima and had great skill in wielding the sword. He also received rewards and titles from the King of Vijayanagar and these are preserved in a Telugu verse sung in his name. He was also famous for his charity and popularity.

The second son Prasaditya Naidu is more important. He won greatest distinction