Simply add this line to your HTML <head>:
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Gurajada&family=Mandalika&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
Then use CSS: font-family: 'Gurajada', sans-serif;
If you love the styles of Anu fonts but need modern compatibility, here are Unicode fonts that mimic Anu’s aesthetics: anu telugu fonts list
| Anu Font Style | Best Unicode Alternative | Where to Get It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Anu Chaya (Classic) | Noto Serif Telugu | Google Fonts (Free) | | Anu Harini (Calligraphy) | Gautami (Microsoft default) | Windows Built-in | | Anu Bold (Heavy) | Pothana2000 | GitHub / Unicode.org | | Anu Deepa (Headlines) | Ramabhadra | Google Fonts | | Anu Sindhu (Thin) | Mandali | Google Fonts |
These are the "workhorses" of the Telugu printing industry. Chronicle: The Complete Story of ANU Telugu Fonts
These fonts replicate the look of traditional Telugu script found in old manuscripts or religious texts.
There are over 100 variations in the Anu font family, each designed for specific needs (headlines, body text, subtitles). Below is a categorized list of the most prominent fonts. Then use CSS: font-family: 'Gurajada', sans-serif; Part 6:
Type: Unicode (Open Source)
Variants: Noto Sans Telugu, Noto Serif Telugu, Noto Mono Telugu
Review: The gold standard. Designed by Google to support all languages without "tofu" (missing character boxes). The Sans version is crisp, clean, and renders perfectly on websites, Android, and Windows. The Serif version is excellent for long reading (e-books, articles).
✅ Pros: Perfect rendering, multiple weights (light to bold), completely free, modern design.
❌ Cons: Lacks the "handwritten charm" of older non-unicode fonts.