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]
| Simham Navvindi | |
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| 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 |
Plot
editNarasimham, an industrialist, a chronic martinet bachelor. Balakrishna is his stanch who enacts moving in his footsteps, but he crushes with Radha and backs their splice to seek promotion. Since it is inevitable that Radha's father, Parvathalu, Balakrishna secretly knits Radha. Forthwith, Parvathalu detaches the twosome until his goal. So, Balakrishna schemes the honeymoon as a pilgrimage and forges his grandmother's death at Narasimham. During the journey, unexpectedly, they spend a night at their office guest house. Startlingly, Narasimham visits and spots Radha, who bluffs as she arrives at an interview. However, Narasimham discerns something fishy and enrolls her as his secretary. Besides, Balakrishna hides with the aid of watchman Lingaiah and moves various pawns to free Radha, but in vain. Then Radha accuses Narasimham and smacks her, revealing his past. At one time, his niece was stung on behalf of love, which led to her suicide. Hence, he shields Radha when she comprehends his virtue and tells Balakrishna to divulge the actuality. He is terrified and aware of Narasimham's hostility toward sharks. So, they abscond when Narasimham files a case and announces a reward; as a result, the public & Police are behind them. At last, they are caught and presented before Narasimham when Balakrishna pardons, admitting his error. Finally, the movie ends happily with Narasimham promoting Balakrishna and making 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
editMusic 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.