Lakshmi Narasimha

Lakshmi Narasimha
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Directed by	Jayanth C. Paranjee
Produced by	Bellamkonda Suresh
Written by	Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Jayanth C. Paranjee
Story by	Hari
Starring	Nandamuri Balakrishna Asin
Music by	Mani Sharma
Cinematography	K. Prasad
Edited by	Marthand K. Venkatesh
Production company	Sri Sai Ganesh Productions
Release date	14 January 2004 (2004-01-14)
Running time	185 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Lakshmi Narasimha is a 2004 Telugu action film produced by Bellamkonda Suresh on Sri Sai Ganesh Productions banner, directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Asin, Prakash Raj in the lead roles and music composed by Mani Sharma. Jyothika was selected as the lead actress, but later opted out. The film was released on January 14, 2004 to positive reviews. The film is remake of Tamil Movie Saamy (2003) starring Vikram and Trisha, which was dubbed into Telugu as Saamy IPS.

Lakshmi Narasimha (Balakrishna) is a strict police officer who does not mind making his own rules to bring justice to the public. Once, he was indirectly affected by the goon Dharma Bhiksham (Prakash Raj) which costs him his sister and lots of properties of his native village. But Dharma Bhiksham does not know that it was Lakshmi Narasimha who got affected by him. After a few months, Lakshmi Narasimha is transferred to Vijayawada. Dharma Bhiksham rules the mafia world from Vijayawada. Though, a strict police officer - he compromises with Dharma Bhiksham and takes bribes to the tune of one and half crores. He takes the bribes and then invests all the money into rehabilitating his native village affected by Dharma Bhiksham. Dharma Bhiksham comes to know about it and rebels against Lakshmi Narasimha. The rest of the story is all about how Lakshmi Narasimha puts an end to the life of Dharma Bhiksham using illegal methods.

Music composed by Mani Sharma. All songs are Hit Tracks. Music released on Supreme Music Company.

Local review site Idlebrain rated the film three and half stars and noted "Bala Krishna's terrific performance is the biggest strength of the film. First half of the film is entertaining. Second half is OK."Sify movies stated "Lakshmi Narasimha, the police story is being appreciated for its story, presentation and heroism of Balakrishna, the hero. It has taken a fantastic opening all over and is expected to be a long distance winner".