Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu-language Drama movie written by Samudrala Jr and directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the banner of National Art Theatres. Maharajah of Malava Kingdom is Dead. The kingdom goes into the hands of his younger brother Rudrasimha. The Son and real heir to this kingdom is Jayasimha. Vijayasimha is son of Rudrasimha. Rudrasimha tries to kill Jayasimha twice and to occupy the kingdom completely. Knowing about this, Jayasimha runs away one night from the kingdom. Meanwhile The Maharajah of neighbouring kingdom is arrested by the enemies,who then escapes with his daughter. Jayasimha saves the Princess and later releases her father. They love each other. He lives in the house of valiant Ranadhir with the name of Bhavani. Ranadhir has a son Subuddhi and a daughter Kalindi. Kalindi loves Jayasimha. Senadhipati tries to control the Princess. Rudrasimha and Senadhipati jointly plan to arrest the Maharajah and Jayasimha. After knowing Jayasimha considers her as his sister, Kalindi dies in attempting to save Jayasimha. Jayasimha with the help of Vijayasimha exterminates the enemies. Rudrasimha, the traitor is killed by his son Vijayasimha. Jayasimha becomes the Maharajah and rules both the kingdoms. Written by Cameron Iacono. Jayasimha features N. T. Rama Rao in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Anjali Devi, Waheeda Rehman, Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, S.v. Ranga Rao, Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao and Rajanala. The music was composed by T. V. Raju. Cinematography was done by M. A. Rehman and editing by G. D. Joshi. The movie has a running time of 165 mins. It was released on 21st October 1955.