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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Simhada Mari
| name          = Simhada Mari
| image          = Simhada_Mari.jpg
| image          = Simhada Mari.jpg
| image_size    = 200
| image_size    =  
| caption        =  
| caption        =  
| director      = [[Om Prakash Rao]]
| director      = [[Om Prakash Rao]]
| writer        = M. S. Ramesh <br /> Kemparaj Bilidaale <br/> Girish kumar
| writer        = M. S. Ramesh <br /> Kemparaj Bilidaale <br/> Girish kumar (Dialogues)
          (Dialogues)
| screenplay    = Omprakash Rao <br/>S. S. David <br/>Kemparaj Bilidaale
| screenplay    = Omprakash Rao <br/>S. S. David <br/>Kemparaj Bilidaale
| based_on      =  
| based_on      =  
| story          = Omprakash Rao
| story          = Omprakash Rao
| starring      = [[Shivrajkumar]]<br /> [[Krishnam Raju]] <br /> [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] <br / > [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
| starring      = [[Shiva Rajkumar]]<br /> [[Krishnam Raju]] <br /> [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] <br / > [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
| producer      = [[Ramu (Film Producer)|Ramu]]
| producer      = [[Ramu (Film Producer)|Ramu]]
| music          = [[Hamsalekha]]
| music          = [[Hamsalekha]]
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'''''Simhada Mari''''' ({{lang-kn|ಸಿಂಹದ ಮರಿ}} [[English language|English]] : Lionet) is a 1997 Indian [[Kannada language|Kannada]] [[drama film|action drama film]] directed by [[Om Prakash Rao]] and produced by [[Ramu (Film Producer)|Ramu]]. The film features [[Shivarajkumar]], Telugu actor [[Krishnam Raju]] and debutant [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] in the lead roles.<ref>[http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/simhada-mari/cast-crew.html Cast & crew]</ref><ref>[http://www.supergoodmovies.com/25035/sandalwood/shivarajkumar-century-100-films-list-news-details Shivarajkumar Century - 100 Films List] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217082320/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/25035/sandalwood/shivarajkumar-century-100-films-list-news-details |date=17 December 2014 }}</ref> The flash back portion which is considered to be the heart of this movie went on to be used in the Telugu movie ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]''.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fXadeHSaMx0&feature=youtu.be</ref>
'''''Simhada Mari''''' ({{translation|Lionet}}) is a 1997 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[Om Prakash Rao]] and produced by [[Ramu (Film Producer)|Ramu]]. The film stars [[Shiva Rajkumar]], Telugu actor [[Krishnam Raju]] and debutant [[Simran (actress)|Simran]].<ref>[http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/simhada-mari/cast-crew.html Cast & crew]</ref><ref>[http://www.supergoodmovies.com/25035/sandalwood/shivarajkumar-century-100-films-list-news-details Shivarajkumar Century - 100 Films List] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217082320/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/25035/sandalwood/shivarajkumar-century-100-films-list-news-details |date=17 December 2014 }}</ref> The flash back portion which is considered to be the heart of this movie went on to be used in the Telugu movie ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fXadeHSaMx0&feature=youtu.be|title = Deadly Dairy &#124;ಅವ್ರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನ್ಮಾಬಜೆಟ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವ್ಯಂಗ್ಯವಾಡಿ ಕನ್ನಡಸಿನ್ಮಾನೇ ರಿಮೇಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಗೆದ್ರು&#124; EPISODE 18| website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>
 
The film's score and soundtrack was scored by [[Hamsalekha]] and the cinematography was by T. Janardhan. It's one of the best movies in the career of Shivarajkumar. It's also considered as one of the best action movies in the Kannada film industry with high praise towards its climax. The movie has gained an immense [[cult following]] among Shivarajkumar fans.


The film's score and soundtrack was scored by [[Hamsalekha]] and the cinematography was by T. Janardhan.


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
Vishwas frequently rebels against the injustice suffered by the poor and weak at the hands of rich people. Soon, he finds that his father was murdered and sets out to seek revenge from the criminals.
Vishwas frequently rebels against the injustice suffered by the poor and weak at the hands of rich people. Soon, he finds that his father was murdered and seeks vengeance.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
 
* [[Shiva Rajkumar]] as Vishwa / Vishwanatha Simha  
* [[Shivarajkumar]] as Vishwa / Vishwanatha Simha  
* [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] as Usha, Vishwa's love interest  
* [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] as Usha, Vishwa's love interest  
* [[Krishnam Raju]] as Dharmadhikari Veerendra Simha  
* [[Krishnam Raju]] as Dharmadhikari Veerendra Simha  
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* [[Vinayak Joshi]] as young Peter  
* [[Vinayak Joshi]] as young Peter  
* [[Master Anand]] as Young Vishwa's friend  
* [[Master Anand]] as Young Vishwa's friend  
*[[Jyothi Meena]] as [[item number|item dancer]] in song "Dhekore Dhekore"
* [[Jyothi Meena]] - special appearance in [[item number|item dancer]] in song "Dhekore Dhekore"


== Production ==
== Production ==
The scene in the film had 10 stuntmen jump down from a height of 20 feet in police shoes and all had their legs fractured and also camera operator Viji died on the spot.<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/content/582074/shooting-through-ages8200a-saga-accidents.html</ref>
The scene in the film had ten stuntmen jump down from a height of 20 feet in police shoes and all had their legs fractured and also camera operator Viji died on the spot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/582074/shooting-through-ages8200a-saga-accidents.html|title = Shooting through the ages: A saga of accidents|date = 20 November 2016}}</ref>
Simran, a then new actress, was roped in to play the female lead. Popular Telugu actor [[Krishnam Raju]] was chosen to play a pivotal role thereby entering the [[Kannada Film Industry]].
Simran, then a new actress, was chosen for the female lead role. Popular Telugu actor [[Krishnam Raju]] was chosen to play a pivotal role making his debut in Kannada films.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wooing the Kannada audience |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/south.htm |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |access-date=15 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419144618/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/south.htm |archive-date=19 April 1997}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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{{External media  
{{External media  
| audio1 = {{Youtube|id=81HUqy8_4tQ|Simhada Mari Songs Jukebox}}
| audio1 = {{YouTube|id=81HUqy8_4tQ|Simhada Mari Songs Jukebox}}
| audio2 = {{Youtube|id=T1viDk9lfqE|Dekhore Dekhore}}
| audio2 = {{YouTube|id=T1viDk9lfqE|Dekhore Dekhore}}
| audio3 = {{Youtube|id=wK8v-1aw3OU|Naanendu Nimmavane}}
| audio3 = {{YouTube|id=wK8v-1aw3OU|Naanendu Nimmavane}}
| audio4 = {{Youtube|id=blRh9kYDcgl|Nanna Kannu}}
| audio4 = {{YouTube|id=blRh9kYDcgl|Nanna Kannu}}
| audio5 = {{Youtube|id=oohsPM3TDH4|Manege Ondu Bagilu}}
| audio5 = {{YouTube|id=oohsPM3TDH4|Manege Ondu Bagilu}}
| audio6 = {{Youtube|id=JFE8D08VKok|Kannada Nadina}}
| audio6 = {{YouTube|id=JFE8D08VKok|Kannada Nadina}}
| audio7 = {{Youtube|id=H2dsg8CyHs|Ushe Bandalamma}}  
| audio7 = {{YouTube|id=H2dsg8CyHs|Ushe Bandalamma}}  
}}
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| title3 = Manege Ondu Bagilu
| title3 = Manege Ondu Bagilu
| extra3 = [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]]
| extra3 = [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]]
| lyrics3 = Hamsalekha
| lyrics3 = Hamsalekha
| length3 =  
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[[Category:Indian films about revenge]]
[[Category:Indian films about revenge]]
[[Category:Films scored by Hamsalekha]]
[[Category:Films scored by Hamsalekha]]
[[Category:Masala films]]
[[Category:1990s masala films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Om Prakash Rao]]
[[Category:Films directed by Om Prakash Rao]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]

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Simhada Mari
File:Simhada Mari.jpg
Directed byOm Prakash Rao
Produced byRamu
Written byM. S. Ramesh
Kemparaj Bilidaale
Girish kumar (Dialogues)
Screenplay byOmprakash Rao
S. S. David
Kemparaj Bilidaale
Story byOmprakash Rao
StarringShiva Rajkumar
Krishnam Raju
Ambika
Simran
Music byHamsalekha
CinematographyT. Janardhan
Edited byR. Janardhan
Production
company
Ramu Enterprises
Distributed byRamu Enterprises
Release date
  • 6 June 1997 (1997-06-06)
Running time
172 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Simhada Mari (transl. Lionet) is a 1997 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced by Ramu. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Telugu actor Krishnam Raju and debutant Simran.[1][2] The flash back portion which is considered to be the heart of this movie went on to be used in the Telugu movie Aadi.[3]

The film's score and soundtrack was scored by Hamsalekha and the cinematography was by T. Janardhan.

Synopsis[edit | edit source]

Vishwas frequently rebels against the injustice suffered by the poor and weak at the hands of rich people. Soon, he finds that his father was murdered and seeks vengeance.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The scene in the film had ten stuntmen jump down from a height of 20 feet in police shoes and all had their legs fractured and also camera operator Viji died on the spot.[4] Simran, then a new actress, was chosen for the female lead role. Popular Telugu actor Krishnam Raju was chosen to play a pivotal role making his debut in Kannada films.[5]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Simhada Mari
Soundtrack album by
Hamsalekha
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length30:19
LabelLahari Music
Singles from Simhada Mari
  1. "Manege Ondu Bagilu"
  2. "Naanendu Nimmavane"
  3. "Kannada Nadina"
  4. "Dekhore Dekhore"
External audio
Mari Songs Jukebox Video at YouTube
Dekhore Video at YouTube
Nimmavane Video at YouTube
Kannu Video at YouTube
Ondu Bagilu Video at YouTube
Nadina Video at YouTube
Bandalamma Video at YouTube

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Hamsalekha and the audio was bought by Lahari Music.[6]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ninna Kannu Nanna Kannu"HamsalekhaMano, K. S. Chithra 
2."Ushe Bandalamma"HamsalekhaMano, K. S. Chithra 
3."Manege Ondu Bagilu"HamsalekhaRajkumar 
4."Naanendu Nimmavanu"HamsalekhaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
5."Kannada Nadina"HamsalekhaMano 
6."Dekhore Dekhore"Om Prakash RaoMano 

Box-office[edit | edit source]

The movie ran for 150 days at few centres across the Karnataka.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Cast & crew
  2. Shivarajkumar Century - 100 Films List Archived 17 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Deadly Dairy |ಅವ್ರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನ್ಮಾಬಜೆಟ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವ್ಯಂಗ್ಯವಾಡಿ ಕನ್ನಡಸಿನ್ಮಾನೇ ರಿಮೇಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಗೆದ್ರು| EPISODE 18". YouTube.
  4. "Shooting through the ages: A saga of accidents". 20 November 2016.
  5. "Wooing the Kannada audience". Screen. Archived from the original on 19 April 1997. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  6. Songs list