---
title: "Narsimha"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/narsimha-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 198343
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 186
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Narsimha (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/narsimha-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Narsimha is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Action. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A middle‑class man’s world shatters, pushing him into a violent underworld."

### Why Watch
- Intense action sequences
- Strong performances by Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia
- Directed by N. Chandra with a gritty style

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime exceeds three hours
- Graphic violence may deter some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and adult themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, revenge, crime, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: N. Chandra

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sunny Deol** as *Narasimha*
- **Dimple Kapadia** as *Anita V. Rastogi*
- **Urmila Matondkar** as *Meenu S. Singh*
- **Om Puri** as *Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'*
- **Ravi Behl** as *Ravi V. Rastogi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Narsimha belong to?
Narsimha is classified as an action drama film.

### Q: Who directed Narsimha?
The film was directed, produced, written, and edited by N. Chandra.

### Q: Who are the lead actors in Narsimha?
Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia star as the main leads.

### Q: When was Narsimha released?
It was released in India on 7 May 1991.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately three hours and six minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Narsimha — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/198343)
- [Narsimha (1991 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narsimha_(1991_film))
- [Mahavatar Narsimha (2025) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1660957-mahavatar-narsimha/prehled/)

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