Simham Navvindi
| Simham Navvindi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Written by | Paruchuri brothers (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | D. Yoganand |
| Story by | D. Yoganand |
| Produced by | Nandamuri Harikrishna |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Balakrishna Kala Ranjani |
| Cinematography | Nandamuri Mohana Krishna |
| Edited by | R. Vithal |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
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Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Simham Navvindi (transl. The Lion has Laughed) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna under the Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kala Ranjani, with music composed by Chakravarthy.[1] The film was remade in Tamil as Raja Mariyadhai in 1987.[2]
Plot[edit]
Narashimham, an industrialist, is a chronic bachelor who develops a hatred towards marriage. He behaves like a dictator in the office, and his word is an ordinance to everyone. Balakrishna is his Assistant Manager, who gets his appreciation more than anyone because he is a hard worker and a bachelor. Balakrishna loves a beautiful girl, Radha. He postpones their marriage until he gets a promotion. Unfortunately, due to the pressure of Radha's father, Parvathalu, he secretly marries Radha in a temple. Parvathalu does not allow them to stay together until he gets the promotion. So, Balakrishna makes a plan and takes Radha on a honeymoon in the name of a pilgrimage. In the office, he takes leave by lying that his grandmother had expired. During their journey, unexpectedly, their vehicle comes to repair. So, that night, unknowingly, they stay at their office guest house. The next day, Narasimham visits the same guest house for office work. He sees Radha alone in the guest house. When he questions her, she bluffs that she came to the interview and must stay there for a night. But Narasimham does not believe that and thinks she has eloped from the house towards her love interest. With the help of guest house watchman Lingaiah and his wife Kanakamma, Balakrishna somehow manages the situation and hides in their quarters. Narasimham offers a job for Radha and appoints her as his secretary. After that, Balakrishna plans to set Radha free from Narasimham but fails. Seeing this, Radha blames Narasimham that he is doing all these things because of some bad intentions. Narasimham slaps Radha and reveals his past. He used to have a niece who had been trapped and cheated by a rogue in the name of love, for which she committed suicide. That's why he gets affectionate towards Radha and takes care of her. Radha also gets emotionally closer to him. She says to Balakrishna that it is better to reveal the truth and that Narasimham will understand. But when Radha learns that Narasimham hates liars, she becomes frightened. So, both of them escape from that place. Narasimham gives a police complaint and announces a reward for people who find Radha. The police and the public are behind them. At last, police catch and present them before Narasimham. Finally, Balakrishna accepts his mistake, resigns from his job, and asks for pardon. Narasimham rejects it, gives him the promotion, and makes a big laugh.
Cast[edit]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Narasimham
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Balakrishna
- Kala Ranjani as Radha
- Allu Ramalingaiyah as Parvathalu
- Nutan Prasad as Lingaiah
- Thyagaraju
- Rallapalli as Gantaiah
- KK Sarma as Girisam
- Prabha as Swapna
- Annapurna as Balakrishna's grandmother
- Mamatha as Kanakamma
- Kakinada Shymala as Narasimham's sister
- Sri Lakshmi as Buchamma
Soundtrack[edit]
Music composed by Chakravarthy.[3]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Guvva Guvva Ekkadike" | C. Narayana Reddy | Nandamuri Raja, S. Janaki | 3:40 |
| "Hey Bhamchuku Bham" | C. Narayana Reddy | Nandamuri Raja, S. Janaki | 3:49 |
| "Jabili Vachindi" | C. Narayana Reddy | Nandamuri Raja, S. Janaki | 4:05 |
| "Munjalanti Chinnadana" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:00 |
| "Okkasari Navvu" | C. Narayana Reddy | Nandamuri Raja, S. Janaki | 3:54 |
| "Ela Ela Neekundi" | C. Narayana Reddy | Nandamuri Raja, S. Janaki | 4:00 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Did You Know A Lot of Nandamuri Balakrishna Films Follow This Trend?". News18. 22 October 2022. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Simham Navvindi: నలభై ఏళ్ళ 'సింహం నవ్వింది!'". NTV (in Telugu). 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Simham Navvindi Telugu Film Lp Vinyl Record by Chakravarthy". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
