Among the eight scholars in the VijayaNagar of Sri Krishna Deva Rayar, the King for his ingenuity, quick wittedness, and fast filling of stanzas when at test particularly favoured Tenaliraman. 
ʌmʌŋ ðʌ eɪt skɑlɜ˞z ɪn ðʌ  ʌv ʃɹi kɹɪʃnʌ deɪvʌ , ðʌ kɪŋ fɔɹ hɪz ɪndʒʌnuʌti, kwɪk , ʌnd fæst fɪlɪŋ ʌv stænzʌz wɛn æt tɛst pɑɹtɪkjʌlɜ˞li  . 
 Indian's voice is very monotone and slightly slower in delivery, yet the recording is very clear with minimal reverberation, almost like speaking directly into a microphone.