Once upon a time there a lived a boy named Ram in a Tenali Village. As the family responsibilities of Ram grew, he started looking for some better livelihood opportunities. Coincidentally, Rajguru of Vijaynagar royal court was visiting tenali village. Ram tried his level best to please the Rajguru. In turn the Rajguru promised that he will convince King Krishnadev to appoint Ram as an advisor in his royal court. However, the Rajgueu was cunning person and he simply dismissed the Ram’s matter after returning to Vijanagar.

After waiting for long, Ram went to Vijaynagar city on his own and planned to visit an esteemed poet of royal court – Thimanna. Thimmana was impressed with Ram’s intellect and he gifted Ram a pearl pendent received by him from King Krishnadev Raye. Next day Ram entered the Royal court. King Krishnadev Raaye was amazed to see the royal pendent around a stranger’s neck. When inquired about it, Tenali replied that he is the one who has won the heart of the person dearest to you – Thimanna. Even King was impressed with Rama’s intelligence and humor, so he appointed Rama as his royal advisor and awarded him a new name – Tenali Rama.