Narasimha Naidu

Narasimha Naidu

Year: 2001

Runtime: 161 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: B. Gopal

ActionDrama

Narasimha (Balakrishna), a modest dance instructor, quietly raises his young child as a single parent. When old foes resurface, the layers of his concealed past and true identity are exposed, forcing him to confront violent history while trying to safeguard his newfound peace.

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1

Origin of the blood feud

Two villages in the Visakhapatnam district are locked in a bitter feud. The peace-loving elder Raghupati Naidu rises to power but enacts a brutal ritual, decreeing that a male child from a family must be sacrificed to secure control. He designates Narasimha Naidu, his younger son, as the bearer of this blood-soaked burden.

earliest days of the feud Visakhapatnam district, two rival villages (Raghupati Naidu's town)
2

Anjali's growing up and romance begins

Anjali, the pampered daughter of Kuppi Swamy Naidu, grows up under his faction's influence while Narasimha Naidu runs a school supported by a dancer. She becomes his student and begins to feel something deeper for him. Despite knowing the danger in his past, she stands by him with quiet resolve.

years after the decree; Anjali's childhood Visakhapatnam district; Kuppi Swamy Naidu's faction; Narasimha Naidu's school
3

Betrothal arranged; Nagamani's plot

Kuppi Swamy Naidu arranges Anjali's betrothal to his nephew, tying her fate to Appala Naidu's faction. Nagamani, the sisters, presses to erase Narasimha Naidu from the picture, escalating the tension between families. The arrangement foreshadows the violence that will follow.

late pre-wedding period Kuppi Swamy Naidu's stronghold and wedding planning setting
4

Train-side revelation and flight from love

Anjali finally confesses her love for Narasimha Naidu, and the lovers are forced to flee as bridegroom's henchmen close in. On a tense train ride, Narasimha Naidu reveals his true identity and the heavy truth of his past, shocking Anjali and crystallizing the costs of their families' violence. The revelation triggers a painful estrangement that lasts years.

early adulthood; during the train ride train route between villages
5

Fifteen-year estrangement

Fifteen years pass, and Narasimha Naidu returns as a gallant leader who warns Appala Naidu of the consequences of aggression. He defeats Appala Naidu when the rival strikes, but the cycle of revenge tightens as bloodlines remain entangled. The clash demonstrates that the feud's violence continues to shape both sides' fates.

fifteen years later their homeland and surrounding regions
6

Marriage arrangement—Sravani enters

Raghupati Naidu seeks a steady future for Narasimha Naidu by arranging a bride—Sravani, a compassionate girl with a gentle temperament who fears violence. Sravani's presence is meant to anchor the family to peace and care. The choice signals a deliberate pivot away from vendetta.

pre-wedding phase Raghupati Naidu's home; Narasimha Naidu's circle
7

Narasimha Naidu and Sravani marry

The marriage to Sravani proceeds, and though she is gentle, she discovers Narasimha Naidu's lineage and the shadow that follows him. She wrestles with the violence embedded in his past but decides to stand by him. Their bond deepens as they face the world together.

post-ceremony Narasimha Naidu's home; wedding setting
8

Siblings arrive from abroad

Three Narasimha Naidu siblings return from abroad, bringing a mix of pride and neglect from distant lives. Narasimha Naidu welcomes them home and tries to mend the rifts that years of separation have caused. The family begins to see the virtue in his sacrifices for their safety.

after marriage; reunion family home; abroad-to-home return
9

Hostile attack; Sravani wounded

Kuppi Swamy Naidu's men strike at Narasimha Naidu's child, turning the home into chaos. Sravani is badly wounded in the crossfire, and as she senses her end, she pleads for an end to the violence that has haunted their clan. The attack underscores how the vendetta has corrupted every generation. The elder generation's fear grows that vengeance will swallow all.

present-day immediate aftermath Narasimha Naidu's home; crossfire scene; hospital
10

Elder generation calls for harmony

Across the villages, the elder generation urges harmony, recognizing that vendettas only breed pain. Raghupati Naidu publicly calls for restraint and forgiveness to salvage what remains. The families begin to temper their actions in hope of a peaceful future.

immediate aftermath village council or family homes
11

Confrontation and reconciliation

In the present-day confrontation, Kuppi Swamy Naidu's assault on Raghupati Naidu is met by Narasimha Naidu's return to the homeland. He confronts the past head-on, choosing reconciliation over revenge and returning Anjali to her family as a sign of new beginnings. The wedding's looming shadow becomes a catalyst for healing among the clans. The act signals a willingness to break the cycle and honor responsibility over hatred.

present-day confrontation homeland; Raghupati Naidu's town; Anjali's family
12

The child speaks and a new future begins

The family's youngest voice breaks the silence—the child calls Anjali mother, sealing a fragile new bond across generations. Narasimha Naidu sees a future where love and duty can coexist with justice. The reconciliation culminates in a hard-won peace.

immediately after reconciliation family home
13

Anjali's hysterectomy and hopeful ending

A hospital scene reveals that Anjali has undergone a hysterectomy to prevent further generations of violence. This self-sacrificing act signifies a deep commitment to peace over lineage. Narasimha Naidu and Anjali vow to build a life together beyond the blood feud.

final act hospital; home

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:55

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