Tenali Rama

Tenali Ramakrishna
తెనాలి రామకృష్ణుడు
Statue of Tenali Ramakrishna in Tenali
Born	Garlapati Ramakrishna (1480-09-22)22 September 1480 Tenali, Vijayanagara Empire
Died	5 August 1528(1528-08-05) (aged 47) Tenali, Vijayanagara Empire
Occupation	Poet
Spouse	Sarada Devi
Children	Bhaskara Sarma (son) Amruta Devi (daughter)
Parents	Garlapati Ramayya (father) Lakshmamma (mother)

Tenali Ramakrishna (born Garlapati Ramakrishna; also known as Tenali Ramalinga and Tenali Rama; 22 September 1480 – 5 August 1528) was a Telugu poet, scholar, and advisor in the court of Sri Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire. Hailing from Tenali, he earned acclaim as one of the Ashtadiggajas, a group of eight celebrated Telugu poets in Sri Krishnadevaraya's court, and is best known for his sharp wit and humour. His literary contributions include the notable work Panduranga Mahatmyam, which is regarded as one of the five great Telugu Kāvyas. He is often referred to by the title "Vikatakavi," meaning "jester poet," reflecting his unique ability to blend humour with wisdom. Tenali Ramakrishna's legacy continues to inspire various cultural adaptations in literature and media.^[1]