Narasimha (2001): Cast & Plot
Narasimha is a 2001 action drama directed by Tirupathi Swamy, starring Vijayakanth as Captain Narasimha, Rahul Dev and Raghuvaran. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m (154 min)
- Director
- Tirupathi Swamy
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Narasimha About?
The premise of Narasimha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rasool Akthar, a ruthless terrorist, plots to sow chaos across India by assassinating VIPs and blowing up key structures in an attempt to secede Kashmir. The film follows Narasimha as he confronts Akthar, dismantles his network, and prevents the attacks, ultimately safeguarding the nation.
Narasimha Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- police
Narasimha Cast & Characters
Vijayakanth leads the cast as Captain Narasimha, with Rahul Dev and Raghuvaran as General Raana. Directed by Tirupathi Swamy; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tirupathi Swamy
- Vijayakanth as Captain Narasimha
- Rahul Dev
- Raghuvaran as General Raana
- Sharat Saxena
Also Starring in Narasimha
· 23 more- Ranjith
- Kazan Khan
- Isha Koppikar Vaanathi
- Nassar Lieutenant Manavalan
- Vadivelu Lala
- Thalaivasal Vijay Army Major
- Radha Ravi
- Ramya Krishnan
- Anandaraj
- N F Varghese
- Sriman
- Thiyagu
- Vagai Chandrasekar
- Thalapathi Dinesh
- Bayilvan Ranganathan
- Kuyili
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More from Tirupathi Swamy
More films directed by Tirupathi Swamy: Azaad and Ganesh.
Narasimha Plot Summary
What happens in Narasimha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Narasimha Vijayakanth is an undercover army officer whose mission unfolds against the backdrop of a ruthless plot to destabilize India. After the death of their terrorist leader Wasim Khan, Rasool Akhtar [Rahul Dev] rises to lead a new plan to crush the nation, kidnapping twenty Indian soldiers and brutally killing them. He even brainwashes an orphaned boy, Sher Khan, turning him into a weapon in his hands. Against this rising threat, Narasimha’s resolve becomes central to the story as he navigates a web of loyalties and danger.
Full summary
The whole story of Narasimha, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Narasimha?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the undercover army officer who leads the fight against the terrorists?
Narasimha Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Narasimma” and “Agni Jwala”.
- Also known as
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- Narasimma
- Agni Jwala
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Narasimha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Narasimha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Narasimha?
Narasimha runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Narasimha released?
Narasimha was released on July 12, 2001.
Who directed Narasimha?
Narasimha was directed by Tirupathi Swamy.
More films by Tirupathi Swamy Who is in the cast of Narasimha?
Narasimha stars Vijayakanth as Captain Narasimha, Rahul Dev and Raghuvaran as General Raana, among 27 credited actors.
Does Narasimha have a post-credit scene?
No. Narasimha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Narasimha in?
The original language of Narasimha is Tamil.
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