Jayasimha (1955 film)
Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu swashbuckling fantasy film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theatres banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, Waheeda Rehman in the lead roles and music composed by T. V. Raju.
The film was dubbed in Tamil as Jayasimman.
Plot
Maharaja Amarasimha of the Malava Kingdom is dead. The kingdom goes into the hands of his younger brother Rudrasimha, but the real heir to this kingdom is Amarasimha's son Jayasimha. Vijayasimha is the son of Rudrasimha. Rudrasimha tries to kill Jayasimha twice and to occupy the kingdom completely. Knowing about this, Jayasimha runs away one night from the kingdom. Meanwhile, The Maharaja of the neighboring Magadha Kingdom is arrested by the enemies, who then escapes with his daughter. Jayasimha saves the Princess Padmini and later releases her father. They love each other. He lives in the house of valiant Ranadhir with the name of Bhavani. Randhir has a son Subuddhi and a daughter Kalindi. Kalindi loves Jayasimha. Senadhipati tries to control the Princess. Rudrasimha and Senadhipati jointly plan to arrest the Maharaja and Jayasimha. After knowing Jayasimha considers her as his sister, Kalindi dies in attempting to save Jayasimha. Jayasimha, with the help of Vijayasimha, exterminates the enemies. Rudrasimha, the traitor is killed by his son Vijayasimha. Jayasimha becomes the Maharaja and rules both the kingdoms.Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Prince Jayasimha / Bhavani Prasad
- Anjali Devi as Kalindi
- Waheeda Rehman as Princess Padmini
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Rudrasimha
- Rushyendramani as Madhavi
- Kanta Rao as Vijayasimha
- Gummadi as Ranadheer
- Rajanala as Mahaveer
- Relangi as Buddhimati/Subuddhi
- K.V.S.Sarma as Chandasena
- Vangara as Prime Minister
- Padmanabham as a soldier
- Balakrishna as a soldier
- Kuchala Kumari as Dancer
Crew
- Art: Thota
- Choreography: Vempati
- Stills: Nagaraja Rao
- Fights: Somu
- Dialogues - Lyrics : Samudrala Jr
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Raavu Balasaraswathi, P. Leela, Pithapuram, M. S. Rama Rao, A. P. Komala, K. Rani
- Editing: G. D. Joshi
- Cinematography: M. A. Rehman
- Producer: N. Trivikrama Rao
- Director: D. Yoganand
- Banner: National Art Theatres
- Release Date: 21 October 1955
Soundtrack
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
| 1 | "Nela Nadimi Vennela" | Jikki | 2:01 |
| 2 | "Jeevitamintele" | M. S. Rama Rao | 2:49 |
| 3 | "Are Ni Sagamapa" | Pithapuram | 2:57 |
| 4 | "Jaya Jaya Srirama" | Ghantasala | 3:37 |
| 5 | "Muripemumeera" | A. P. Komala | 2:42 |
| 6 | "Eenaati Eehaayi" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:57 |
| 7 | "Manasaina Cheli Pilupu" | Raavu Balasaraswathi, A. P. Komala | 3:00 |
| 8 | "Nadiyeti Painadachu" | Pithapuram | 1:30 |
| 9 | "Madiloni Madhurabhavam" | Ghantasala, Raavu Balasaraswathi | 2:54 |
| 10 | "Metipai Velugaripoye" | Ghantasala | 1:32 |
| 11 | "Tandana Hoyi" | Ghantasala, A. P. Komala | 3:02 |
| 12 | "Nadireyi Gadichene" | P. Susheela | 3:45 |
| 13 | "Kondameeda" | K. Rani | 3:58 |
Tamil Songs
Lyrics were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.Playback singers are Ghantasala, V. J. Varma, S. C. Krishnan, R. Balasaraswathi Devi, P. Leela, K. Rani & A. P. Komala.
All the tunes for all the songs and singers for both languages are the same.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
| 1 | "Indha Jegame Un Azhagaale" | Jikki | 2:01 |
| 2 | "Aavadhum Avanaale Ulagam Azhivadhum" | V. J. Varma | 2:49 |
| 3 | "Are Ni Sagamapa" | S. C. Krishnan | 2:57 |
| 4 | " " | Ghantasala | 3:37 |
| 5 | "Mudhal Muttham Pole" | A. P. Komala | 2:42 |
| 6 | "Ekaantha Nilaiyaale" | Ghantasala & P. Leela | 3:57 |
| 7 | "Malar Thaaraa" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi & A. P. Komala | 3:00 |
| 8 | " " | S. C. Krishnan | 1:30 |
| 9 | "Malarodu Madhura Mevum" | Ghantasala & R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 2:54 |
| 10 | "" | Ghantasala | 1:32 |
| 11 | "Thanthaanamadi Thanthaanaa" | Ghantasala & A. P. Komala | 3:02 |
| 12 | "Ilam Kaadhal Nilaiyaale" | P. Susheela | 3:45 |
| 13 | " " | K. Rani | 3:58 |
Trivia
- The story of this film is loosely based on Viswanatha Satyanarayana's novel Veerapuja. However his name is not credited in the titles.
- The film was dubbed into Tamil and released in the same year with the title Jaya Simman. As per available song book, lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. There are no further details about the Tamil version. However, some songs are available on YouTube.
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