Simhasanam (1986 film) explained

Simhasanam
Director:Krishna
Starring:Krishna
Jaya Prada
Radha
Mandakini
Amjad Khan
Producer:Krishna
Music:Bappi Lahiri
Editing:Krishna
Studio:Padmalaya Studios
Cinematography:V. S. R. Swamy
Country:India
Language:Telugu

Simhasanam is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language epic historical film written, directed, edited, and produced by Krishna, who starred alongside Jaya Prada, Radha, and Mandakini. The film was simultaneously made in Hindi as Singhasan. Based on a folklore tale, the film released on 21 March 1986.[1] Simhasanam is the first 70 mm stereophonic sound film in Telugu cinema.

Plot

Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms, Avanti & Gandhar. Vikram Simha is a gallant Chief Commander of Gandhar ruled by Sharminder Bhupati, who elongates the kingdom from 4 sides. Its princess, Alakananda, endears him. The vicious chief minister, Bherudadamatya, connivances to eliminate the heir, Alakananda, which Vikram senses and safeguards her. However, crafty Bhanu Pratap impeaches Vikram and ostracizes him. Besides, Aditya Vardhan, the prince of Avanti and doppelganger of Vikram, is turned into an abuser by his pernicious mentor Acharya Abhang Deva to chair his son Ugrarahu, the next heir. He also gets intrigued by sculpting a venomous beauty, Chandana, to slay Aditya, and he falls for her. Moreover, Abhang Dev creates mayhem in both kingdoms. Hence, as a countermove, Vikram secretly builds an army and thwarts their felonious. Meanwhile, Sharminder Bhupati announces the crowning ceremony of Alakananda. Being cognizant of it, Abhang Dev accumulates the traitor vassals, and it is uncovered that Abhang Dev & Bhirundamatya are siblings, and they move the pawns. Initially, they heist the prestigious crown of Gandhar and ploy to squat the fort. Vikram checks the conspiracy and accomplishes the celebration when Bherundamatya and the traitors are expelled. Chandana, perceiving herself as a toxin, attempts suicide when Vikram saves and rebounds her. In her absence, Aditya freaks out and wanders. Exploiting it, Abhang Deva seeks to slaughter him, but Vikram shields him. Now, Aditya requests Vikram to deputize his position for annihilating the violations and ameliorating the lifestyles of the public. Vikram obeys and does so by contributing revolutionary changes to the Constitution. Over time, he reinstates Aditya and knits him with Chandana. Abhang Deva bowed a subterfuge here by forging Aditya as an imposter Vikram and sentencing him to death. At last, Vikram hiatuses the rues, ceases the knaves, and defines serenity. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vikram Singh & Alakananda.

Cast

Production

Simhasanam is the directorial debut of Krishna.[2] Principal photography took place at Padmalaya Studios, Hyderabad, along with Hogenakkal and Mysore. The film was shot in 60 days.[3] It is the first 70 mm stereophonic sound film in Telugu cinema.[4] [5]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri.[6]

Reception

This was the first film to collect more than 1.5 crore in its first week run.[7] It surpassed the record of highest gross collection in a single theatre in the state in Hyderabad.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 21 March 2016 . First 70 mm movie completes 30 Glorious years . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210110054252/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2016/03/21/first-70-mm-movie-completes-30-glorious-years/ . 10 January 2021 . 19 June 2020 . The Telugu Filmnagar.
  2. News: Kavirayani . Suresh . 13 September 2017 . Mahesh Babu's Spyder event in Chennai drew bigger turnout than Tamil stars' films? . . 14 August 2021.
  3. Web site: మొట్టమొదటి 70ఎం.ఎం. చిత్రానికి 30 ఏళ్ళు! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181208092233/https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/super-star-krishnas-simhasanam-movie-completed-30-years/articleshow/51502649.cms . 8 December 2018 . 31 December 2020 . . . te.
  4. Web site: 20 March 2016 . మూడు పదుల సింహాసనం . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210110054340/https://www.manatelangana.news/simhasanam-movie-completed-30-years/ . 10 January 2021 . 31 December 2020 . . te.
  5. Web site: 8 November 2015 . When romance is a seven-minute duet! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210110054343/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2015-11-08/When-romance-is-a-seven-minute-duet/185315 . 10 January 2021 . 19 June 2020 . The Hans India.
  6. Web site: 27 November 2019 . Happy Birthday Bappi Lahiri: Five hit albums in Telugu to celebrate his work . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210110054250/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-bappi-lahiri-five-hit-albums-in-telugu-to-celebrate-his-work/photostory/72254138.cms . 10 January 2021 . 19 June 2020 . The Times of India.
  7. Web site: 21 March 2016 . 30 Years For Celluloid Wonder Simhasanam . 19 June 2020 . Industryhit.com.