Tenali Rama (TV series)

Tenali Rama
Genre
Created by Abhimanyu Singh
Starring Krishna Bharadwaj
Pankaj Berry
Manav Gohil
Niya Sharma
Nimisha Vakharia
Meghan Jadhav
Opening theme "Tenali Rama"
Country of origin India
Original language(s) Hindi
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 331 as of 12 October 2018
Production
Producer(s) Abhimanyu Singh
Camera setup Multiple cameras
Running time 21 minutes (approx.)
Production company(s) Contiloe Entertainment
Distributor Sony Pictures Networks
Release
Original network SAB TV
Picture format
Original release 11 July 2017 (2017-07-11) – Present
External links
Website

Tenali Rama is an Indian historical comedy drama based on the life of the legendary Telugu poet Tenali Ramakrishna, one of the eight Ashtadiggajas or the eight poets at the court of Vijayanagara Emperor Krishnadevaraya (r. 1509–1529), who is often cited as the greatest Vijayanagara emperor.[1][2] The series premiered on SAB TV on 11 July 2017. The show took a short leap of 8 months in July 2018.

The series is produced by Abhimanyu Singh under the banner of Contiloe Entertainment and is directed by T.S. Nagabharana[3] who was very popular in the Kannada film industry.[4]

Plot

Tenali Rama is the story of the legendary poet Ramakrishna (Krishna Bharadwaj) in Emperor Krishnadevraya's (Manav Gohil) court who uses his timely wit and intelligence to solve even the trickiest problems and becomes very popular in the King’s court. His archrival Tathacharya (Pankaj Berry), who always wants to show him down, is often stumped by Tenali's intelligence and wit.

Cast

Main

Recurring

  • Priyamvada Kant as Sharda, Rama's wife (2017 – 2018)
  • Niya Sharma as Sharda, Rama's wife (2018–present)
  • Nimisha Vakharia as Lakshmi Amma,Rama's mother
  • Ayaan as Bhaskar, Rama and Sharda's son
  • Meghan Jadhav as Govind, Sharda's younger brother
  • Chahat Pandey as Ananta Lakshmi, Tathacharya's younger sister
  • Sonia Sharma as Chinnadevi, Krishnadevraya's first wife
  • Priyanka Singh as Tirumalamba, Krishnadevraya's second wife
  • Jiten Mukhi as Mahamantri Timmarusu
  • Krish Parekh as Gundappa, Rama's friend
  • Sohit Vijay Soni as Manicharya (Mani), Tathacharya's Disciple
  • Sanjay Manghnani as Dhanicharya Dhani, Tathacharya's Disciple
  • Jitendera Pathak as Nagar Kotwal
  • Neha Chauhan as Varunmala, Tathacharya's wife
  • Heer Chopra as Saudamini, Royal Dancer
  • Nishi Singh as Kotwalan, Kotwal's wife

Cameo appearances

Production

Regarding the series and Tenali Rama, Neeraj Vyas, Senior EVP & Head, Channel SAB and MAX cluster of channels, said, "India has a compelling tradition of both written and oral folklore. Our epics are treasures that teach life lessons via stories. Tenali Rama was a legendary poet of the 15th century. He is immortal, his wit being admired even in today's times. With Tenali Rama's adaptation on SAB, we intend to offer a restored and renewed version of this classic chronicle."[7]

Casting

Krishna Bharadwaj was chosen to play the titular role of Tenali Rama and went bald for it. Speaking on how he got the role, he said, “I have been waiting for something good to come my way".When I received a call for Tenali Rama, I was shocked to be informed that I would have to go bald. But then I decided to give it a try, and it all fell into places. I feel there has been a divine force blessing me for I have managed to sink my teeth into the character so well. I did not do any research nor read about it but I can assure I am doing a good job, even though I do not consider myself so capable. As for the baldness, the first day, I was really upset but now I see Tenali in the mirror and not Krishna, and that takes away the blues.”[8]

It was reported in June 2017 that Manav Gohil had been cast to play the pivotal role of Emperor Krishnadevraya. Gohil, who worked with SAB TV on Yam Hain Hum, where he played the titular role, said, "This time it's Krishnadevaraya, a very powerful king that I am portraying. It's a comedy show and I am looking forward to working with a new set of people. The show is "Tenali Rama" and I am so ready to get rolling with this one."[9]

Veteran actor Pankaj Berry was cast to play the series' antagonist and Tenali Rama's foe, Tathacharya, who is the royal priest in the court room of Emperor Krishnadevraya. Berry said, “I am very excited to play Tathacharya. It is a very different kind of challenging role, there are different layers to the character even though it's a negative character."[10] It was reported in July 2017 that Sonia Sharma and Priyanka Singh had been cast to play the roles of Krishnadevraya's wives, Chinna Devi and Tirumalamba, respectively.[11]

Historical inaccuracies

The series portrays Chinna Devi as Krishnadevaraya's senior wife and chief queen and Tirumalamba as his junior wife.[11] This is inaccurate. Tirumalamba (also known as Tirumala Devi) was actually Krishnadevaraya's senior wife and his chief queen or patta manishi.[12][13] She was the princess of Srirangapattana and Krishnadevaraya had married her most probably in 1498, long before his accession to the throne in 1509.[14] Chinna Devi was actually a courtesan whom Krishnadevaraya had married immediately after his accession to the throne and was his junior wife.[12]

Reception

Shweta Keshri of India Today gave the series a positive review, praising Krishna Bharadwaj's portrayal of Tenali Rama, the VFX and special effects of the series, the colourful sets and comic content which "can easily lure viewers to the show and takes you back to the 15th century."[15]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Raychaudhuri, edited by Tapan; Habib, Irfan (1981). The Cambridge economic history of India (1. publ. ed.). Cambridge [Eng.]: Cambridge University Press. p. 106. ISBN 9780521226929.
  2. ↑ Rao, P. Raghunanda (1989). Indian heritage and culture (1st ed.). New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Private Unlimited. p. 38. ISBN 9788120709300.
  3. ↑ "Tenali Rama Serial Episode On SAB:Times Of india". 7 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Sony SAB presents the epic folklore 'Tenali Rama'". The Times of India. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  5. ↑ TNN (August 11, 2017). "Tenali Rama is trapped between the two wives of King Krishnadevraya". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  6. ↑ Rupali Bhosale to enter SAB TV's Tenali Rama. IWM BUZZ. 30 May 2018.
  7. ↑ TNN (July 11, 2017). "Tenali Rama tales come alive on television". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  8. ↑ Farzeen, Sana (4 July 2017). "TV show Tenali Rama earnings will bail me out of debts: Actor Krishna Bhardwaj". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  9. ↑ IANS (Jun 20, 2017). "Manav Gohil excited for 'Tenali Rama'". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  10. ↑ Team, Tellychakkar (23 June 2017). "Veteran actor Pankaj Berry joins SAB TV's Tenali Rama". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  11. 1 2 TNN (July 19, 2017). "Actress Priyanka Singh and Sonia Sharma plays the role of Krishnadevraya's wives in Tenali Rama". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  12. 1 2 Jackson, William J. (2016). "7". Vijayanagara Voices: Exploring South Indian History and Hindu Literature. Routledge. ISBN 9781317001928.
  13. ↑ Verghese, Anila (2001). Hampi. Delhi: Oxford University Press. p. 15. ISBN 9780195654332.
  14. ↑ Life and Achievements of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Karnataka. 2010. p. 27.
  15. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (July 12, 2017). "Tenali Rama review: 5 things we loved about this historic comedy". Retrieved 16 August 2017.
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