Jayasimha
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Yoganand
- Screenplay & Story
- Samudrala Jr
- Original Score
- T. V. Raju
- Original Title
- Jayasimha
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Yoganand
Samudrala Jr
T. V. Raju
N. Trivikrama Rao
Department Leadership Roster
D. Yoganand
Director
N. Trivikrama Rao
Producer
Samudrala Jr
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jayasimha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 D. Yoganand.
Who stars in Jayasimha?
The principal cast of Jayasimha includes N.T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, Waheeda Rehman, S. V. Ranga Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah.
When was Jayasimha released and how long is it?
Jayasimha was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Jayasimha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jayasimha was composed by T. V. Raju.