Lakshmi Narasimha is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Bellamkonda Suresh on Sri Sai Ganesh Productions banner and directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Asin and Prakash Raj, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The film was released on January 14, 2004, to positive reviews and was declared a hit. The film is a remake of the 2003, Tamil Movie Saamy.[2] The film was later dubbed into Hindi as IPS Narasimha in 2010 by Aditya Music and into Tamil as Latchmi Narasimman in 2021.
| Lakshmi Narasimha | |
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 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Jayanth C. Paranjee |
| Written by | Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Jayanth C. Paranjee |
| Story by | Hari |
| Based on | Saamy (Tamil) |
| Produced by | Bellamkonda Suresh |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Asin Prakash Raj |
| Cinematography | K. Prasad |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production company | Sri Sai Ganesh Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 185 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹10 Crore[1] |
Plot
editThe film begins in Vijayawada, a city plagued by the rule of the demonic leader Dharmabhiksham, who has brought crime and corruption to the region. DCP Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, a stout-hearted cop, lands in the city and makes rules of his own. He commands the sub-ordinates to do whatever they wish, stipulating no harm to the public, ruthlessly forsakes anyone, and arrests the thugs. In his administration, law & order are in shape, and people are safe & sound. Following this, Dharmabhiksham invites and warns him about his transfer because he forbears the bribe. Surprisingly, Swamy agrees to do so, by the terms & conditions Dharmabhiksham accepts.
Once, Swamy is acquainted with a pure college-going girl, Rukmini, who is searching for a home. Rukmini misconstrues him as a thief but ensues the reality and regrets. After a series of frequent rendezvous, they turn to love. In the interim, at Dharmabhiksham's gas station, his goons assault the citizens for questioning that they are pouring less petrol. So, Swamy raids and seals it when Dharmabhiksham mortifies him as his suborner. Listening to it, Rukmini loathes him as she averses corruption when he divulges his past.
After completing his IPS, Swamy takes charge and apprehends honorable-seeking criminals led by Dharmabhiksham. Hence, he launches onslaughts that cost Swamy's sister and many natives of his village. It leads to Swamy's dismissal with false allegations, but his father regains his post with hush money and asks him to be on duty to rehabilitate ruined villagers. That's why he is taking bribes, of which Dharmabhiksham is unaware. Then, Rukmini comprehends his virtue, and the elders fix their alliance.
Meanwhile, on the eve of the festival, the ruling party calls for a strike when the retail vendors plead with Swamy to provide security. He holds the responsibility and hinders the shuts of Dharmabhiksham, which calls off the protest—subsequently, enraged Dharmabhiksham, waiting for a shot, cabals while wedlock of Swamy and detonates the market. Being conscious of the brutality, Swamy counterattacks, so he receives transfers and must be relieved with 1-week from the city. Here, Swamy challenges Dharmabhiksham, saying it's sufficient to collapse his dynasty. Moreover, he triumphs in it with his several enforcement tactics.
As of today, Dharmabhiksham ruses by planting a bomb at Swamy's residence. Knowing it, Swamy sends Rukmini to his hometown, but unfortunately, his father swaps and dies in the blast. Now incensed, Swamy accumulates all the evidence against Dharmabhiksham and takes an arrest warrant against him. Despite the hindering of the authorities & ministers, he moves to seize him. After a vast hunt, Swamy catches hold of Dharmabhiksham when he prepares to surrender and scoffs at him. At last, Swamy encounters him and secretly burns his corpse, leaving him as a missing case for absconding riots, revenge, & public harm. Finally, the movie ends with Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy proceeding further constraint to his duty.
Cast
edit- Nandamuri Balakrishna as DCP Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy
- Asin as Rukhmini (Voice Dubbed by Sunitha)
- Prakash Raj as Dharma Rao Alias Dharma Bhiksham
- Delhi Rajeshwari as Lakshmi Narasimha's mother
- K. Viswanath as Lakshmi Narasimha's father
- Sunil as Raj
- Krishna Bhagavan as Akuvakkala Ananda Rao
- Murali Mohan
- Duvvasi Mohan as Duvvasi
- Ahuti Prasad as Police Commissioner
- Narra Venkateswara Rao
- Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao as Rukhmini's father
- Mallikarjuna Rao
- Raghu Babu as Raghu, Dharma Biksham's henchmen
- Gundu Sudarshan as Gundu
- Sudha as Rukhmini's mother
- M. S. Narayana as Narayana Raj's friend
- Chittajalu Lakshmipati Lakshmipati Dharma Biksham's brother-in-law
- L. B. Sriram as Sriram Raj's friend
- Fish Venkat as Dharma Bhiksham's henchman
- Vallabhaneni Janardhan
- Thotapalli Madhu
- Prasanna Kumar
- Naveen
- Prabhu
- Ratna Sagar
- Ashalata
- Lata Chowdary
- Vimala Sri
- Karate Kalyani as a prostitute
- Rakshitha as an item number
Soundtrack
edit| Lakshmi Narasimha | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 25 December 2003 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 32:32 | |||
| Label | Supreme Music | |||
| Producer | Mani Sharma | |||
| Mani Sharma chronology | ||||
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The music was composed by Mani Sharma, and was released on 25 December 2003 by Supreme Music Company.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Devunne Pilichavante" | Chandrabose | Shankar Mahadevan | 5:43 |
| 2. | "Andamlo Andhrakosta" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shreya Ghoshal | 5:32 |
| 3. | "Jadathoti Kodithe" | Chandrabose | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha | 5:44 |
| 4. | "Marumalli Jabilli" | Chandrabose | Shankar Mahadevan, Muralidhar, Sri Vardhini | 5:24 |
| 5. | "Pappesuko Charesuko" | Chandrabose | Mallikarjun, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Naathoti Neeku Panundi" | Chandrabose | Karthik, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 5:44 |
| Total length: | 32:32 | |||
Reception
editLocal review site Idlebrain rated the film three and a half stars and noted, "Bala Krishna's terrific performance is the biggest strength of the film. The first half of the film is entertaining. The second half is OK. And when Jayant Paranji directs the heroine, the focus must be on the navel, this movie Heroine Asin opening starts with a focus on Navel. The famous video song director seems to be normal in the outing, yet he never loses focus on the glamour of the girl and heroism of the hero at any given point."[3] Sify movies stated "Lakshmi Narasimha, the police story is being appreciated for its story, presentation and heroism of Balakrishna, the hero. It has taken a fantastic opening all over and is expected to be a long distance winner".[4]
Controversy
editBalakrishna was involved in a shooting controversy. The incident took place on 3 June 2004 around 20:50 hrs at his residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The actor has fired shots at the producer B.Suresh and his associate, Satyanarayana Chowdhary. Later both the wounded were admitted into Apollo hospital.[5] The circumstances under which the case was handled led to much controversy as purported by the Human Right Forum (HRF). The HRF has questioned the authenticity of the people who handled the case, and the circumstances under which the actor was shielded from police by giving refuge in the CARE Hospital without any justifiable cause.[6]
The two victims have given statements before the magistrate alleging that the actor has fired shots at them during their treatment in the hospital, but soon they were retracted and made volte-face of their earlier statements.[7] The actor was arrested later on 6 June at around 3:30 AM and produced before fifth Metropolitan Magistrate. A show cause notice was also served on Bala Krishna's wife Vasundhara Devi as the weapon used was licensed under her name, and she could not give sufficient protection to her licensed weapon. But later, the actor was granted bail.[8]
References
edit- ^ "When Tollywood tunes didn't mesmerise box-office". Business Standard India. 1 January 2005. Archived from the original on 12 March 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "'Lakshmi Narasimha' ahead!". Sify. 17 January 2004. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Telugu cinema Review - Lakshminarasimha - Bala Krishna, Asin - Jayant C Paranji". Idlebrain.com. 14 January 2004. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "'Lakshmi Narasimha' ahead!". Sify. 17 January 2004. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Actor 'fires at' producer". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 4 June 2004. Archived from the original on 13 August 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2004.
- ^ "Delay in action against Balakrishna deplored". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 March 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2004.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Suresh retracts from his statement, says he adores Balakrishna". Outlook. Archived from the original on 6 November 2004. Retrieved 8 June 2004.
- ^ "Balakrishna arrested, readmitted to hospital". Outlook. Archived from the original on 6 November 2004. Retrieved 6 June 2004.
External links
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The film is a remake of the 2003 Tamil movie, Saamy.