Lakshmi Narasimha(2004)
Lakshmi Narasimha is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna as DCP Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Asin as Rukmini, and Prakash Raj as the antagonist Dharmabhiksham. The story follows a police officer in Vijayawada who takes bribes to secretly fund the reconstruction of his destroyed village. The film is a remake of the 2003 Tamil film Saamy. It received positive reviews for Balakrishna's performance and was declared a box office hit. The film was released on January 14, 2004, and was later dubbed into Hindi as IPS Narasimha.
Lakshmi Narasimha is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, VI Movies and TV, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2004
- Director
- Jayanth C. Paranjee
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
DCP Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy arrives in crime-ridden Vijayawada. He takes bribes from the local don Dharmabhiksham. But he has a hidden motive. He uses the money to rebuild his village that the don destroyed. His love Rukmini hates corruption. Can he win her trust and take down the villain?
“A cop who fights with his own rules.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Lakshmi Narasimha
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Mani Sharma & Brahmanandam (27 films together), Prakash Raj & Mani Sharma (24 films together), Sunil & Brahmanandam (22 films together), Brahmanandam & Nandamuri Balakrishna (21 films together), and Prakash Raj & Sunil (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed set resembling a temple, which was one of the largest sets built for a Telugu film at that time.
- Director Jayant Paranji initially planned a different actor for the lead role but later cast Balakrishna after being impressed by his previous action roles.
- The movie's title 'Lakshmi Narasimha' combines the names of two Hindu deities, which is rare for a mainstream action film in Telugu cinema.
- It was among the first Telugu films to extensively use CGI for action sequences, including a scene where a helicopter crashes.
- The character played by Asin was her second film role in Telugu, and she learned to ride a scooter specifically for this movie.
- A real police officer from Vijayawada was consulted to ensure authenticity in the portrayal of the police station scenes.
- The film's soundtrack by Mani Sharma became popular, with the song 'Chamaku Chamaku' being shot in a single long take.