Tenali Raman is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film produced and directed by B. S. Ranga based on Ch. Venkataramaiah’s stage play Tenali Ramakrishna.
Produced for the banner Vikram Productions, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, V. Nagaiah, P. Bhanumathi and Jamuna.
Ranga also handled the cinematography while P. G. Mohan edited the film. Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy composed the soundtrack and background score.
The film narrates the story of the 14th century poet and scholar, and his life as a member of the court of Krishnadevaraya, the king of Vijayanagara Empire.
Directed by – B. S. Ranga
Produced by – B. S. Ranga
Screenplay by – B. S. Ranga
Based on Tenali Ramakrishna by Ch. Venkataramaiah
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, N. T. Rama Rao, V. Nagaiah, P. Bhanumathi, Jamuna
Music by – Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Cinematography – B. S. Ranga
Edited by – P. G. Mohan
Production – Vikram Productions
Release date – 3 February 1956
Running time – 169 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
