Simha Baludu
1978 Indian film
- 11 August 1978 (1978-08-11)
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Simha Baludu (transl. A Man with Lion's Power) is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao from a story by D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[1] The film was released on 11 August 1978 to negative reviews and despite the grand opening ended up as a box-office bomb.
Plot
Once upon a time, a kingdom was ruled by a callow King. Raghunatha Nayaka, the chief commander dedicated to the dynasty, retired. He endorses authority to malice Gajapati, who creates mayhem in the kingdom, wangling the king. Rajendra is a dynamic aim to thwart this monarchy. Meanwhile, Princess Vani wanders in various guises when acquainted with Rajendra, and they crush. On a tournament at the fort, Rajendra triumphs over Gajapati, and the king offers facilitation, which he denies. Whereat, Raghupati detects him as his absconded son who quit for the exact differences. Begrudged, Gajapati proceeds to seize Rajendra and annihilate his village. So, Rajendra onslaughts on the fort to slay Gajapati but is captured. As of now, the King edicts Raghunatha to give his verdict, which ostracizes him to the prisoners' island, and he steps in. Rani Rana Chandi, a vicious monarch, subjects laborers to inhumane conditions and lusts for Rajendra, but he does not yield. Eventually, Vani visits as the guest of honor and aids Rajendra to acquit with remaining destroying the fort. Moreover, they establish a force and fetches a rebellion. Being cognizant of it, Gajapati affronts Raghunatha, so he only moves to apprehend Rajendra. Hereupon, Raghunatha is undone and pleads with his son to assassinate him since he is unable to prevail as a traitor. Rajendra surrenders for his father's integrity. By this time, Gajapati backstabs the king and captures the kingdom. At last, Rajendra ceases the baddies. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the king earmarking Rajendra, the umpire who embarks on democracy.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Rajendra
- Vanisri as Vani
- Rao Gopal Rao as Maharaju
- Satyanarayana as Raghunatha Nayakudu
- Mohan Babu as Gajapathi
- Tyagaraju
- Mada as Govindu
- Sarathi as Vikata Kavi
- P. J. Sarma as Mahamantri
- Kakarala
- Jagga Rao
- Anjali Devi as Bhagyam
- Rama Prabha
- Jayamalini as Rani Rana Chandi
- Halam as item number
- Pallavi as Seeta
Soundtrack
| Simha Baludu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1978 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 23:08 |
| Label | H.M.V.Audio |
| Producer | M. S. Viswanathan |
Music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics were written by Veturi.[2]
| S. No | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Endammo Churukkumandhi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:16 |
| 2 | "Chupulatho Udakesi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:34 |
| 3 | "Sannajajuloo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L.R.Eswari | 4:35 |
| 4 | "O Cheli Chali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 5:09 |
| 5 | "Ee Ganta Gana Gana" | P. Susheela | 4:34 |
References
External links
- Simha Baludu at IMDb
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