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'Samarasimha Reddy': Cult Classic Now on ETV Win
26 Feb
Summary
- Balakrishna's 1999 hit 'Samarasimha Reddy' is now streaming.
- The film boasts extraordinary theatrical runs, including 365 days.
- It features Balakrishna, Anjala Zaveri, and Simran in key roles.

Released in 1999, Nandamuri Balakrishna's action drama 'Samarasimha Reddy' has achieved cult status and is now accessible on the ETV Win streaming platform. The film, directed by B. Gopal, was a significant commercial success upon its initial release.
Balakrishna plays Abbulu, a hotel worker who secretly embodies the powerful Samarasimha Reddy. He navigates protecting his sisters from a cruel stepmother and seeking vengeance against a rival faction leader, Veera Raghava Reddy, portrayed by Jayaprakash Reddy. Flashbacks reveal Reddy's past and the tragic events that led him to adopt a new identity.
The narrative weaves in romance with characters played by Anjala Zaveri and Simran. The film's technical team includes K.V. Vijayendra Prasad for the story and the Parachuri Brothers for dialogues, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The movie was also dubbed in Hindi as 'Rakhwala: One Man Army.'
'Samarasimha Reddy' experienced remarkable success at the box office, with reports indicating runs of 365 days at one theatre, 227 days at three theatres, and 100 days at 104 centers, solidifying its place as an all-time hit.




