Samarasimha Reddy
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Samarasimha Reddy is a 1999 Tollywood action film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 13 January 1999. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Simran
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In the process she reveals that Vasu is actually Samarasimha Reddy, the person who has killed Vasu. To prove his love for Vasu’s sisters, Anjali challenges him to drink poison and Samarasimha lands in a hospital. Satyanarayana, a police superintendent, reveals the true story of Samarasimha Reddy. Veera Raghava Reddy kills Samarasimha Reddy’s parents, his fiancee, sister and brother-in-law.
To settle scores, Samarsimha severs Veera Raghava Reddy’s legs and right arm. In the fight Samarasimha Reddy accidentally kills Vasu, his Man Friday, and hence he assumes Vasu’s role to discharge his duties as a brother. Learning this, Anjali repents for her actions. Samarasimha accepts the collective decision to marry Anjali to end the feud between the two families. After the marriage Veera Raghava Reddy goes back on his word and tries to kill Samarasimha, but fails. Seeing everyone, including his sons, supporting Samarasimha Reddy, Veera Raghava Reddy commits suicide.
Simran Bagga
Rishibala Naval , better known by her Industry name Simran, is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Bollywood and acted in several Hindi films, before starring in her first Tamil film V.I.P and her first Telugu film Abbai Gari Pelli in 1997...
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Synopsis
Sangeetha and her two sisters live with their cruel aunt, who runs a petty hotel. Abbulu joins their hotel as an employee, and later tells Sangeetha that he is their brother, Vasu, who ran away in childhood. He solves all their problems and romances with Simran. Veera Raghava Reddy is an amputated Rayalaseema don who is seeking revenge on Samarasimha Reddy. When his sons fail, he sends his daughter Anjali to destroy Samarasimha Reddy.In the process she reveals that Vasu is actually Samarasimha Reddy, the person who has killed Vasu. To prove his love for Vasu’s sisters, Anjali challenges him to drink poison and Samarasimha lands in a hospital. Satyanarayana, a police superintendent, reveals the true story of Samarasimha Reddy. Veera Raghava Reddy kills Samarasimha Reddy’s parents, his fiancee, sister and brother-in-law.
To settle scores, Samarsimha severs Veera Raghava Reddy’s legs and right arm. In the fight Samarasimha Reddy accidentally kills Vasu, his Man Friday, and hence he assumes Vasu’s role to discharge his duties as a brother. Learning this, Anjali repents for her actions. Samarasimha accepts the collective decision to marry Anjali to end the feud between the two families. After the marriage Veera Raghava Reddy goes back on his word and tries to kill Samarasimha, but fails. Seeing everyone, including his sons, supporting Samarasimha Reddy, Veera Raghava Reddy commits suicide.
Cast
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Samarasimha Reddy/Abbulu
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as Police Commissioner - Devraj
Soundtrack
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- Chaliga Vundannade: S. P. Balu, Chitra
Box office
- The film ran for 175 days in 30 centres.
- The film had a 200-day run at three theatres.