Simhadri

Simhadri

Year: 2003

Runtime: 171 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: S. S. Rajamouli

DramaAction

Simhadri, a loyal servant in a landlord’s house, leads a secret life as Singamalai, a powerful leader in the state of Kerala.

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1

Growing up in Visakhapatnam

Simhadri grows up an orphan under Ram Bhupal Varma's care in Visakhapatnam, learning early the codes of loyalty and protection. He forms a strong father-son bond with Varma that shapes his outlook on duty. This foundation drives him to shield the vulnerable even at great personal cost.

Childhood Visakhapatnam
2

Kasturi and Indu in Simhadri's life

Kasturi, Varma's granddaughter, grows close to Simhadri and harbors feelings for him. He quietly tends to Indu, a mentally challenged girl, visiting her weekly to entertain and comfort her. He keeps Indu's presence a secret from Varma.

Early years Visakhapatnam
3

Wedding called off when Simhadri refuses to abandon Indu

Varma arranges Kasturi's marriage to Simhadri, intending to secure loyalty and unite families. On the ceremony day, Simhadri refuses to abandon Indu, revealing his deep attachment and causing the wedding to be abruptly halted.

Ceremony day Visakhapatnam
4

Rival factions close in at the Godavari banks

Two rival groups descend on Simhadri, chasing him to the banks of the Godavari River. In the ensuing confrontation, his hidden ferocity erupts, shaking Varma and his family who witness a shocking turn in his nature.

Night Godavari River banks
5

Indu is injured; memory triggers a stabbing

Indu is injured during the melee; when she regains consciousness, she recalls her past and stabs Simhadri with an iron pole. He is rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Immediate aftermath Godavari River banks
6

Namboothri reveals Simhadri's hidden history

Namboothri explains the layers of Simhadri's hidden history, shedding light on his evolution into Singamalai Anna. The revelation reframes Varma's understanding of his adopted son's true nature and the burdens he bears.

Hospital aftermath Hospital
7

Saraswati's elopement and the Thiruvananthapuram journey

In a flashback, Saraswati elopes with Aravind, causing Varma pain and a rift between their worlds. Simhadri travels to Thiruvananthapuram to bridge the gap, disguising himself as a patient at a medical and spiritual spa run by Saraswati's family.

Flashback Thiruvananthapuram
8

Indu returns and the reunification effort

While in Thiruvananthapuram, he encounters Indu again, Saraswati's daughter, and begins helping Saraswati's family reunite with Varma's clan.

Flashback/Present Thiruvananthapuram
9

Saraswati's death and the rise of Singamalai Anna

Saraswati is killed by Bala Nair, a local goon who, along with Bhai Sahib, dominates the Kerala mafia. Enraged, Simhadri takes matters into his own hands, eradicating Bala and his small gang, earning the people’s respect as Singamalai Anna.

Post tragedy Kerala
10

Dangers rise; Indu urges a return to Andhra Pradesh

Simhadri's vigilante justice expands, drawing dangerous attention from the underworld. Indu urges a return to Andhra Pradesh to escape the mounting peril.

Rising danger Kerala
11

Aravind's bomb and the train confrontation

Aravind carries a bomb onto a moving train, forcing Simhadri to choose between saving many lives and his own happiness. He shoots Aravind, a decision that leaves Indu stunned and triggers a temporary amnesia.

Climax Moving train
12

Recovery and reconciliation

Presently, Simhadri survives the ordeal and reconciles with Varma and his family. Indu slowly comes to terms with what happened.

After train incident Visakhapatnam
13

Final hospital siege and defense

Bhai Sahib and his henchmen arrive at the hospital to finish Simhadri, and he fends them off with help from his loved ones, the police, and loyal friends.

Final showdown Hospital
14

Duty, sacrifice and the protector

The story emphasizes duty and sacrifice over personal happiness. Simhadri remains a protector to the vulnerable, even as his life becomes a battleground of loyalty, memory, and identity.

Present Multiple locations

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