| Simhasanam | |
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| Directed by | Krishna |
| Written by | Krishna |
| Dialogue by | Tripuraneni Maharadhi |
| Produced by | Krishna |
| Starring | Krishna Jaya Prada Radha Mandakini Amjad Khan |
| Cinematography | V. S. R. Swamy |
| Edited by | Krishna |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Simhasanam (transl. Throne) is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language epic historical film directed, produced and edited by Krishna, who also stars in a dual role alongside Jaya Prada, Radha, and Mandakini. It was simultaneously shot in Hindi, with Jeetendra starring in the Hindi version titled Singhasan.[1]
Inspired by real-life figures like Rudrama Devi and Gona Ganna Reddy, Simhasanam is set in the fictional kingdoms of Dasarna and Avanthi. It follows the story of Vikrama Simha (Krishna), a valiant army chief wrongfully exiled due to a conspiracy, and his doppelganger, Aditya Vardhana (also Krishna), who becomes embroiled in a struggle for the thrones of both kingdoms.
Simhasanam was the first Telugu 70 mm stereophonic sound film. It released on March 21, 1986, with 85 prints across 153 theatres in South India. It achieved significant commercial success, running for 100 days in six centres. The film is celebrated for its grand scale and marked a landmark in Krishna's career, showcasing his versatility as an actor and director.[2]
- ^ "Nostalgia - Simhasanam (1986)". CineGoer.com. 1 May 2007. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
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