A Company Secretary turned publisher, Mohan Babu has been an avid reader of Telugu literature for over four decades. As a columnist in leading Telugu dailies Sakshi and Velugu, he introduced numerous books to readers, later compiling his columns into the acclaimed book "Konni Pusthakalu - Chinni Parichayalu" and his poetry collection "Mysuru". In 2018, he co-founded Chaaya, where he serves as a Founding Director, steering the company's mission to promote contemporary Telugu literature, originals, and translations.