Simhasanam is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language epic period action film written, directed, edited, and produced by Krishna under the Padmalaya Studios banner. Marking his directorial debut, Krishna also stars in a dual role, alongside Jayaprada, Radha, and Mandakini. The supporting cast includes Waheeda Rehman, Satyanarayana, Kantha Rao, Prabhakar Reddy, Gummadi, Giri Babu, and Amjad Khan. The music for the film was composed by Bappi Lahiri, marking his Telugu debut. The film was simultaneously shot in Hindi as Singhasan, with Jeetendra as the lead.

Plot

Vikrama Simha, the Senapathi (army chief) of the Dasarna kingdom, defeats several feudal lords and secures their allegiance to King Kshemendra Bhupathi. In recognition of his accomplishments, the king grants Vikrama Simha the titles of the kingdom and gifts him the Bhavani sword, a revered heirloom.