He was known for his patronage of poets and scholars and played a key role in the development of Telugu literature. He also commissioned many works, including:
* Amuktamalyada by Allasani Peddana
* Harivamsa by Pingali Surana
* Jagannatha Vijayam by Nandi Timmana
* Ranganatha Ramayana by Tenali Ramakrishna
* Mahanataka by Nandi Timmana
While Krishnadevaraya did not write any books, he is considered a significant figure in the history of Telugu literature for his contributions to its growth and development.