Naidu is an honorary title used by diverse community living in the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. People from the states of Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Karnataka and Chattisgarh use this surname. The Naidu male members were earlier working as headman of village or governor of a district. The wedding rituals differ from state to state. The Naidu Grooms are educated and into varied professions in public and private sectors. The Naidu Grooms from Andhra Pradesh belong to Kapu caste.