Simha

Simha

Year: 2010

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Boyapati Srinu

DramaAction

Srimannarayana is a college professor who habitually beats up those he deems wrongdoers. When he discovers his family’s tragic past and realizes how it connects to his present, his world is turned upside down, forcing him to confront his own legacy and the consequences of his vigilantism.

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Timeline – Simha (2010)

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1

Introduction of Srimannarayana

Srimannarayana is introduced as a university lecturer in Hyderabad who lives with his grandmother. He is known for his strong sense of justice and physical altercations with lawbreakers, which earn him respect and fear among his peers. His personality sets the tone for his role as a protector and fighter against injustice.

Hyderabad
2

Accidental awakening of Veerakesavudu

While fighting a goon who threatened a girl with acid, Srimannarayana inadvertently punches a man who had been in a 28-year coma. This man, Veerakesavudu, awakens from a long state of unconsciousness and begins to play a role in the unfolding conflict. The event introduces the potential for past and present clashes.

3

Introduction of Janaki and her background

Janaki joins Srimannarayana’s college, initially perceiving him as rowdy but later developing feelings for him after understanding his true personality. She reveals her troubled past involving her family’s rivalry with Gopi, a gangster, and her father Jagadish Prasad's efforts to protect her from threats.

Hyderabad
4

Gopi’s revenge and Janaki’s kidnapping

Gopi, the gangster and son of Veerakesavudu, retaliates against Janaki's family by kidnapping her after a wedding confrontation where her brother was killed. Srimannarayana vows to protect Janaki after this attack and takes her into his care to ensure her safety.

5

Rescue of Janaki and confrontation

Srimannarayana rescues Janaki from Gopi’s henchmen during a car chase. They return home, but are confronted by more goons. Jagadish arrives to help but accidentally stabs Srimannarayana’s grandmother, escalating the conflict and forcing Jagadish to leave with Janaki.

6

Revelation of the past in Bobbili

Srimannarayana learns about his family's history in Bobbili, where his father Narasimha fought against Veerakesavudu's tyranny. Narasimha was ultimately killed by Veerakesavudu, who was then killed in revenge by Narasimha just before his death, leaving Veerakesavudu in a coma for 28 years.

Bobbili
7

The past and the present collide

The story of Narasimha's fight against Veerakesavudu’s oppressive rule is revealed to Srimannarayana, motivating him to take revenge. He is deeply inspired to end Veerakesavudu’s reign of terror, understanding the reasons behind his family’s vendetta.

Bobbili
8

Srimannarayana’s vow for vengeance

Fueled by his family’s legacy, Srimannarayana decides to confront Veerakesavudu. He heads to Bobbili with the aim of ending Veerakesavudu’s criminal activities, determined to bring justice to his family’s name and the oppressed townsfolk.

Bobbili
9

Final confrontation and revenge

Srimannarayana fights and kills Veerakesavudu, Gopi, and their henchmen, fulfilling his father’s unfinished mission. His actions end the terror in Bobbili, and he restores peace by eliminating the villains who once held the town hostage.

Bobbili
10

Legacy and justice restored

Through his actions, Srimannarayana avenges his family’s honor and frees Bobbili from the tyrannical rule of Veerakesavudu’s family. The townspeople’s wish for peace is fulfilled, and Srimannarayana completes his journey of justice and family legacy.

Bobbili

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