Peda Venkata Raya
| Peda Venkata Raya | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Vijayanagara | |
| Reign | 1632 – 10 October 1642 |
| Predecessor | Rama Deva Raya |
| Successor | Sriranga III |
| Died | 10 October 1642 Chittoor |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Venkata III (born Pedda Venkata Raya; reigned 1632 – 10 October 1642) was the grandson of Aliya Rama Raya. Venkata III belonged to a Telugu family. and became the King of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1632 to 1642. His son-in-law Pedda Koneti Nayak was ruler of Penukonda. His brothers-in-law were Damarla Venkatappa Nayaka and Damarla Ayyappa Nayaka, both sons of Damarla Chennapa Nayakadu.