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Simharasi (2001): Cast & Plot

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Simharasi is a 2001 film directed by V. Samudra, starring Dr. Rajasekhar as Narasimharaju, Varsha and Manorama. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Simharasi (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
V. Samudra
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Simharasi About?

The premise of Simharasi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A charitable man respects all women and does not tolerate injustice. He brings his struggling stepsister home to live in comfort after their father commits suicide.

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Cast & crew

Simharasi Cast & Characters

Dr. Rajasekhar leads the cast as Narasimharaju, with Varsha and Manorama. Directed by V. Samudra; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from V. Samudra

More films directed by V. Samudra: Panchakshari, Vijayadasami, Mahanandi and Suryam.

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Plot

Simharasi Plot Summary

What happens in Simharasi 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

Dr. Rajasekhar stars as Narasimharaju, a highly respected, selfless figure in a rural village who treats every woman as his sister and even helps fund their weddings. He is fearless enough to consider killing his father, Irulandi, when he learns of a second wife, but the father chooses suicide to spare his son from a painful confrontation, leaving Narasimharaju to navigate the fallout and the complicated family ties that follow. To shield his stepsister Lakshmi from harm, Narasimharaju brings her to live with him, solidifying his vow to protect the vulnerable in his community.

Full summary

The whole story of Simharasi, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Simharasi?

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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Which actor portrays the respected village leader Narasimharaju?

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Simharasi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Simharasi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Simharasi?

Simharasi runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Simharasi released?

Simharasi was released on July 6, 2001.

Who directed Simharasi?

Simharasi was directed by V. Samudra.

More films by V. Samudra

Who is in the cast of Simharasi?

Simharasi stars Dr. Rajasekhar as Narasimharaju, Varsha and Manorama, among 18 credited actors.

Does Simharasi have a post-credit scene?

No. Simharasi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Simharasi in?

The original language of Simharasi is Telugu.

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