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release, the film was met with negative reviews from critics and audience, who largely criticised its predictable plot, outdated direction, and excessive action.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.[1]
Plot
Narasimhudu, who tragically loses his parents at a young age. He is subsequently adopted and lovingly raised by the entire community of Kondaveedu village, who collectively assume the responsibility of his upbringing. As he grows, Narasimhudu becomes the unofficial guardian and caretaker of the village, deeply revered and cherished by all. The tranquility of Kondaveedu is shattered by a horrific incident: an 11-year-old girl from the village is brutally raped and murdered by the sons of two powerful and influential figures, JD and Pothuraju. These men operate outside the village, leveraging their wealth and connections to shield their sons from legal repercussions.
Enraged by this heinous crime and the blatant injustice, Narasimhudu vows to exact revenge not only on the immediate perpetrators but also on their fathers, who enable their sons' depravity and obstruct the path of justice. The remainder of the film meticulously details Narasimhudu's relentless and violent quest for retribution. He embarks on a mission to systematically dismantle the illicit empires of JD and Pothuraju, confronting their henchmen and allies.
Narasimhudu encountered significant challenges from its inception. The film, made on a high budget of ₹20 crore, included major stars like Amisha Patel, Sameera Reddy, with significant expenses on publicity and overseas shooting locations. However, even before its release, Narasimhudu faced financial disputes with distributors, delaying its release and triggering street protests by disappointed fans.[2][3]
Once released, the film failed to meet audience expectations, leading to low attendance after the initial screenings.[4] The commercial failure led to severe repercussions for its producer, Chengala Venkat Rao, a Telugu DesamMLA. Faced with mounting financial pressure and criminal cases filed by distributors, Venkat Rao attempted suicide by jumping into the Hussain Sagar lake but was rescued by police.[2][5]
B. Anuradha of Rediff.com called the film a "huge disappointment" and added "Gopal [..] is fascinated with a formula of attractively picturised songs, big action scenes, punchlines and comedy, but fails to pick the right plot."[7]
Sify gave the film 3/5 and wrote "Narasimhudu is one of those insufferable movies, that is devoid of a basic story and there is nothing new in style or presentation."[8]Idlebrain.com's Jeevi rated the film 2.5/5 and wrote "Movie starts off in an interesting style with a good introduction of the hero. But this graph slides down as the movie progresses."[9]
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