Simha Baludu

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.

Simha Baludu
Theatrical poster
Directed byK. Raghavendra Rao
Screenplay byK. Raghavendra Rao
Story byD. V. Narasa Raju
Produced byD. Sriranga Raju
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Vanisri
CinematographyKannappa
Edited byK. A. Marthand
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Tirupathi Productions
Release date
  • 11 August 1978 (1978-08-11)
Running time
159 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Once upon on time, there was a kingdom ruled by a callow King. Raghunath Nayaka its chief commander dedicated his life to the dynasty and gets retired. Presently, he endorses authority to Gajapathi malice who exploits the innocence of the King and starts harassing the public. Rajendra is a young, dynamic, energetic guy who aims to thwart this monarchy and establish democracy. Meanwhile, the king's daughter Princess Vani wanders around in different attires to live as a free bird. In that process, she gets acquainted with Rajendra and they fall in love. Once in the annual ceremony, competitions have been held, in which Rajendra triumphs over Gajapathi. The King offers facilitation but he denies it. Whereat, Raghupathi Nayaka feels that Rajendra is his absconded son who quit for the same differences. So, he backs and confirms he is his son. Meanwhile, Gajapathi proceeds to capture Rajendra, molests Seeta, whom Rajendra treats as his sister, and destroys the entire village. Engaged Rajendra onslaughts on the court to slay Gajapati but seized. As of now, the King entrusts Raghupathi Nayaka to give his verdict about punishment who ostracizes him to an island as a prisoner and he steps in. Rani Rana Chandi spiteful ruler therein subjects laborers to inhumane conditions and is treated them as slaves. She is allured to Rajendra but he does not yield. Eventually, Princess Vani visits there as the guest who aids Rajendra to destroy the fort and acquits the prisoners. Moreover, they establish an army and brings a revolution to the country. Being cognizant of it, Gajapati accuses Raghunath Nayaka of being a traitor which he is unable to bear, and moves to apprehend Rajendra. Hereupon, Raghunath Nayaka is undone and he pleads with Rajendra to slay him since he could not prevail as a traitor. So, Rajendra surrenders to prove his father’s integrity. By the time they reach the fort, Gajapathi backstabs the king and captures the kingdom. At last, Rajendra ceases the baddies. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the King making Rajendra the umpire who establishes the democratic government.

Cast

Soundtrack
Simha Baludu
Film score by
M. S. Viswanathan
Released1978
GenreSoundtrack
Length23:08
LabelH.M.V.Audio
ProducerM. S. Viswanathan

Music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics were written by Veturi.[2]

S. NoSong TitleSingerslength
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
  1. "సింహబలుడు". Sitara (in Telugu). 27 August 1978. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  2. "Simha Baludu (1978)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 December 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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