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The Telangana Armed Struggle (1946-1951) remains one of the most significant peasant uprisings in modern Indian history. Emerging from deep socio-economic inequalities in the princely state of Hyderabad under the rule of the Nizam, the movement was primarily directed against feudal exploitation, forced labour, and political repression. While the armed struggle itself has been extensively studied from political and agrarian perspectives, the role of the press in shaping the movement has received comparatively limited scholarly attention. This paper examines how newspapers, pamphlets, underground publications, and intellectual writings contributed to mobilizing public opinion, exposing feudal oppression, and disseminating revolutionary ideas during the Telangana struggle. The study highlights the role of both regional and national press in documenting atrocities committed by feudal landlords and Razakar militias while simultaneously promoting democratic ideals and agrarian reform. Special attention is given to the activities of underground Communist publications and progressive journalists who played a critical role in educating peasants and strengthening resistance against the Nizam's autocratic regime. The research also analyzes the impact of state censorship, propaganda, and media suppression during this period. By examining the intersection between print culture and political activism, the paper argues that the press functioned as a powerful instrument of resistance and political awakening. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that the printed word became an essential vehicle for shaping public consciousness, mobilizing rural populations, and contributing to the broader struggle for social justice and democratic transformation in Telangana.