Veera Kesari

<p>SaptaSena Maharaja has lost his legs, and administration is taken over by ShooraSimha ( ). ShooraSimha rules with an iron hand, torturing the masses and suppressing rebellions. He has an affair with a palace courtesan but aims to marry the princess, MandaaraMaala ( ). Narasimha ( ), whose uncle ( ) is in hiding,leads a rebellion against ShooraSimha. , known as Musuku-veera plays the hero, concealing his face with a mask. ‘s elder brother, , however, does not agree with the armed fight. Tensions rise when Narasimha wards off ‘s attempt to kidnap Mandaaramaale. Reluctantly giving in to his brother’s wish, agrees to formally complain to SaptaSena Maharaja. However, ShooraSimha kills both brothers before they can present their case to the Maharaja. Before dying, urges Narasimha to abandon the non-violent path he had followed all his life and take up arms against ShooraSimha’s tyranny. Narasimha takes on his Uncle’s role as Musuku-veera, kidnaps MandaaraMaale, and exposes her to the harsh conditions faced by the masses. After she comes to understand the suffering of the common people, he releases her. Romance blossoms between MandaaraMaale and Narasimha, much to the displeasure of ShooraSimha. SaptaSena Maharaja learns of ShooraSimha’s misdeeds and confronts him. In a fit of rage, ShooraSimha imprisons the Maharaja. The Palace-courtesan devises a “Damsel in Distress” plot, discovers Musuku-veera’s hideout, and tricks ShooraSimha into capturing him. Condemned to prison, Narasimha is sentenced to be executed at the same time as ShooraSimha’s ascension to the throne. In a final showdown, Narasimha escapes from prison, defeats ShooraSimha at his own game, and bringing peace to the kingdom. SaptaSena Maharaja offers the throne and his daughter’s hand to NaraSimha. However, Narasimha vows to rule the kingdom only to help the people. The music was composed by Ghantasala. The song “Mellusire Savigana” inspired a 2004 film of same name. The song was recreated by Ajaneesh Lokanath for the film .</p>