The story is set in the fictional state of . The king, who has 36 wives and 52 children, is oblivious to the suffering of his people because he is controlled by nine corrupt ministers.
Released in 1956, is a landmark Tamil historical comedy-drama directed by B. S. Ranga. Unlike the serious mythological or social dramas of its time, this film brought wit, intelligence, and light-hearted satire to the forefront. It remains a gold standard for how to blend entertainment with a moral lesson, centering on the legendary court jester and poet, Tenali Ramakrishna, in the court of King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire. tamil movie tenali raman
| Role | Actor | |------|-------| | Tenali Raman | (in a career-defining performance) | | King Krishnadevaraya | P. S. Veerappa | | Queen Chinna Devi | P. Kannamba | | Tatachari | T. S. Balaiah (excellent as the pompous villain) | | Kamala (Raman’s wife) | S. Varalakshmi | | Court Dancer / Devadasi | M. N. Rajam | The story is set in the fictional state of
