Narasimhudu

Narasimhudu
Theatrical poster
Directed byB. Gopal
Written byP. Ravi Shankar
Produced byChengala Venkat Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao Jr.
Amisha Patel
Sameera Reddy
CinematographyK. Ravindra Babu
Edited byKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music byMani Sharma
Release date
  • 20 May 2005 (2005-05-20)
Running time
174 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹20 crore

Narasimhudu is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by B. Gopal. The film features N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in the titular role, alongside Amisha Patel, and Sameera Reddy (in her Telugu debut). The supporting cast includes prominent actors such as Puneet Issar, Kalabhavan Mani, Rahul Dev, and Ashish Vidyarthi. The film is a remake of the 2004 Kannada film Durgi and holds the distinction of being the first and only remake N. T. Rama Rao Jr. has starred in during his career.

Produced by Chengala Venkat Rao with a significant budget of approximately ₹20 crore, Narasimhudu was released amidst considerable hype. However, upon its theatrical release, the film was met with negative reviews from critics and the audience, who largely criticised its predictable plot, outdated direction, and excessive action. Its poor critical reception translated into a dismal commercial performance, leading the film to become a box-office bomb.