Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima

Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima
Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima
Directed by	B. V. Prasad
Written by	B. V. Prasad (story); Rajasri (dialogues)
Starring	Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao; Krishna Kumari; V. Nagayya; Relangi; Girija; Rajanala; Chalam; G. Ramakrishna
Music by	T. V. Raju
Release date	1965;
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad in his debut.^[1]

The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Plot

The story begins with Mahavishnu in his Narasimha Avatar, killing Hiranyakashipu. Prahlada requests him to reduce his anger. Quieted, Narasimha blesses him. Prahlada requests him to show his Varaha avatar and to bless his devotees on the hill. Mahavishnu obliges him and takes the form of Varaha Narasimha.

Cast

Actor	Character
Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao	Pururava Chakravarthi
Krishna Kumari	Apsarasa Sirisha
V. Nagayya	Father of Pururava
G. Ramakrishna	Mahavishnu
Chalam	Narada
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao	Indra
Relangi	Anavasaram
Girija	Queen of the Women's Kingdom

Soundtrack

There are 12 songs and padyams in the film.^[2]

"Andala O Sundara Anuragala" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singers: P. Susheela and S. Janaki)
"Baboo Biraana Kanipinchara Kanipinchi Naa Baadha Tholaginchara" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: S. Janaki)
"Chinnari Ponnari Vennela Raasi Jo Jo" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: S. Janaki)
"Haayiga Edo Teeyaga Naa Kalale Pandaga" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: P. Susheela)
"Jayahe Mohana Roopa Gaana Kalaapa" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: P. B. Srinivas)
"Neelaati Revukaada Neredu Chettuneeda" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: L. R. Eswari)
"O Deva Varaaha Mukha Nrusimha Sikha" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: S. Janaki)
"Oho Elika Ide Veduka Ee Vasantha Vinodalu Neeku Kaanuka" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singers: P. Susheela group)
"Oppula Kuppa Vayyari Bhama Magaadu Pilichade" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singers: Pithapuram Nageswara Rao, Swarnalata group)
"Raave Viribala Dari Raave Eevela" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: P. B. Srinivas)
"Raavoyi Raaja Kanaraavoyi Raaja" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: S. Janaki and P. B. Srinivas)
"Simhachalamu Mahaa Punya Kshetramu" (Lyrics: Rajasri; Singer: Ghantasala)

References

^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima film songs and padyams at Ghantasala Galamrutamu.

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[1] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[2] Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima film songs and padyams at Ghantasala Galamrutamu.

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