Jayasimha (1955)
Inspired from the Telugu novel Veera Pooja, the film tells the story of Jayasimha (played by Rama Rao), the crown prince of Malawa kingdom who escapes assassination attempts from his uncle Rudrasimha (Ranga Rao), who wishes to ascend the throne as the next king. Jayasimha leaves Malawa assuming a new identity and leads the life of a soldier in Magadha kingdom.
Director: Yoganand D
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: August 25, 1955
Cast
- N.T. Rama Rao - Jayasimha/Bhavani
- Anjali Devi - Kalindi
- Waheeda Rehman - Padmini
- S. V. Ranga Rao - Rudrasimha
- Relangi Venkata Ramaiah - Budhimathi
- Gummadi - Ranadeer
- Kanta Rao - Vijayasimha
Screenplay
Music: T. V. Raju
Country: India
Language: తెలుగు
Original Language: te
More Films by Director: Yoganand D
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jayasimha about?
- Inspired from the Telugu novel Veera Pooja, the film tells the story of Jayasimha (played by Rama Rao), the crown prince of Malawa kingdom who escapes assassination attempts from his uncle Rudrasimha (Ranga Rao), who wishes to ascend the throne as the next king. Jayasimha leaves Malawa assuming a new identity and leads the life of a soldier in Magadha kingdom.
- Who directed Jayasimha?
- Jayasimha was directed by Yoganand D.
- Who stars in Jayasimha?
- Jayasimha stars N.T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, Waheeda Rehman, S. V. Ranga Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, Gummadi.
- How long is Jayasimha?
- Jayasimha has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- Where was Jayasimha produced?
- Jayasimha was produced in India.