The Telugu Chodas or Telugu Cholas were rulers who ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and southern Odissa as samantas (vassals) of the Pallavas, and later as vassals of the Imperial Cholas. There are many branches like Renati Chodas, Pottapi Chodas, Velanati Chodas, Konidena Chodas, Nannuru Chodas, Nellore Chodas and Kunduru Chodas. The Telugu Chodas claimed descent from Sangam age Tamil king Karikala Chola.