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Wikipedia article
'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. 'Simhasanam' is the first 70 mm stereophonic sound film in Telugu cinema.
Plot
The kingdom of Dasarna has a brave and able army chief by the name of Vikrama Simha. Princess Alakananda Devi is in love with him. The chief minister contrives to dethrone the king and procure the throne for his son. But as long as Vikrama Singha is present, his plans cannot bear fruit. So he traps Vikrama Singha by getting false witnesses to testify that he has tried to kill the princess. Vikrama Simha is exiled.
Meanwhile, the neighbouring kingdom of Avanti has the crown prince Aditya Vardhana, who looks precisely like Vikrama Singha, who is very pleasant and tries to spend his time with Jaswanthi, a dancer who dances in the kingdom. The Queen of Avanti is not happy with this behaviour of Aditya Vardhana, and she tries to change his behaviour, and she succeeds in that. She always wanted Aditya Vardhana to marry Alakananda Devi. But when Aditya Vardhana went hunting in the forest, he finds Chandana or Vishakanya and falls in love with her. Chandana also loves him. Later after some incidents, Chandana learns that she is a Vishakanya. She tries to commit suicide but later is saved by Vikrama Simha. He changes Chandana. Aditya Vardhana convinces Vikrama Simha to rule his kingdom till some problems in the kingdom are solved. Vikrama Simha accepts that and later returns the throne to Aditya Vardhana. The Raja Guru of Avanti contrives to procure the throne for his son. Aditya Vardhana marries Chandana. Vikrama Simha finally foils the chief minister's plans to acquire the throne of Dasarna. Vikrama Simha marries Alakananda Devi.
Cast
* Krishna as Vikrama Simha and Aditya Vardhana
* Jayaprada as Princess Alakananda Devi
* Kantha Rao as Maharajah of Dasarna
* Radha as Jaswanthi
* Kaikala Satyanarayana as Rajguru
* Mandakini as Chandana Gandhi / Visha Kanya
* Gummadi Minister of Avanti
* M. Balayya as Army chief of Dasarna
* Prabhakar Reddy as Minister of Dasarna
* Giri Babu as Ugra Rahu Army chief of Avanthi
* Amjad Khan as Bhokkudu
* Pradeep Chandran
Production
'Simhasanam' is the directorial debut of Krishna. Principal photography took place at Padmalaya Studios, Hyderabad, along with Hogenakkal and Mysore. The film was shot in 60 days. It is the first 70 mm stereophonic sound film in Telugu cinema.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri.
Reception
This was the first film to collect more than 1.5 crore in its first week run. It surpassed the record of highest gross collection in a single theatre in the state in Hyderabad.
References
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