Book Ads in Sakshi — Telangana & Andhra Pradesh's Major Telugu Daily
Malik Advertising books classified text, classified display, and display advertisements in Sakshi across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — Matrimonial, Recruitment, Property, Obituary, Name Change, and Public Notice — with same-day confirmation and discounted publisher rates.
Launched in Hyderabad on 7 March 2008, coinciding with the birthday of YS Rajasekhara Reddy.
Published by Jagathi Publications Ltd. with strong roots in the Telugu-speaking community of both states.
Second-largest Telugu daily by ABC circulation, reaching over 10 lakh readers across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Simultaneous editions from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and major district towns across both states.
What Is Sakshi?
Sakshi (meaning "Witness") is one of India's largest Telugu-language daily newspapers, founded in Hyderabad on 7 March 2008 and published by Jagathi Publications Ltd. Since launch it has grown rapidly to become the second-largest Telugu daily by ABC-audited circulation, reporting over 10 lakh (1,002,585) copies daily as of Jul–Dec 2022.
Sakshi prints from multiple centres spanning Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam and Warangal in Telangana, and Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Guntur, Nellore and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh — giving it state-wide district-level distribution across both Telugu states.
For advertisers, Sakshi delivers access to a large, engaged Telugu-speaking readership, making it an effective platform for matrimonial, recruitment, property, legal notice, and public notice campaigns at both the city and district level.
💡 Key Fact: Sakshi achieved over 10 lakh ABC-audited circulation within 14 years of launch — a rapid rise that established it as a serious competitor to longer-established Telugu papers.
Sakshi Circulation by State & UT
Sakshi's multi-centre network gives it wide coverage across both Telugu-speaking states.
Figures above are approximate, compiled from ABC certificates and media-buying platform data. We confirm the latest figure for your chosen Sakshi edition before you book.
Sakshi Editions We Book Ads In
Sakshi's Top Ad Categories
Best Days to Advertise in Sakshi
Response rates vary by day of week. Choose your publication date to match your category for maximum replies.
| Ad Category | Best Day | Section / Focus | Booking Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrimonial | Sunday ⭐ | Sunday Matrimonial Supplement | Friday, 4:00 PM |
| Recruitment / Jobs | Wednesday & Thursday | Mid-week Classifieds | Day prior, 2:00 PM |
| Property / Real Estate | Saturday & Sunday | Weekend Property Classifieds | Thursday, 5:00 PM |
| Legal / Name Change / Obituary | Any Weekday | Main Newspaper | 1 Day Prior, 1:00 PM |
💡 Pro Tip: For matrimonial ads, a Sunday placement in Sakshi's dedicated supplement will reach the most readers. For maximum coverage book 2–3 days in a row — Sunday + Monday — to keep your ad visible across both the weekend browser and the Monday job seeker.
Sakshi vs. Other Telugu Dailies
All three are major Telugu dailies covering Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Here's how they compare for advertisers.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| SakshiThis Page | Telugu | Mass urban reach — fastest-growing Telugu daily with dominant Hyderabad and Telangana readership; strong for matrimonial, recruitment and classified advertising | Multi-edition — Telangana & Andhra Pradesh |
| Eenadu | Telugu | Maximum statewide Telugu coverage — largest ABC circulation in both Telugu states; ideal for district-level classifieds, matrimonial and statutory notices across all 21 districts | 21 district editions — TS & AP |
| Andhra Jyothi | Telugu | 65+ year heritage — unquestioned credibility for court-mandated notices, statutory publications and legacy community announcements across both Telugu states | Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati & more |
Book Sakshi alone for Hyderabad & Telangana focus, add Eenadu for maximum Telugu statewide reach, or ask us about a combined multi-paper rate. Get a Combined Quote →
Sakshi — Key Facts for Advertisers
Telugu — published in Telugu script for readers across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Launched 7 March 2008 by Jagathi Publications Ltd. from Hyderabad — grown to over 10 lakh daily copies within 15 years.
10,02,585 copies per day (Jul–Dec 2022) — the #2 Telugu daily by ABC-certified circulation, behind only Eenadu.
Multi-edition coverage across Telangana (Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam) and Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Guntur, Nellore).
ABC-audited and accepted by courts, passport offices, banks, and government departments across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for statutory notice publications.
- Classified Text — per-word rate
- Classified Display — boxed ad with border
- Display — colour ads with images
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