''Jayasimha'' () is a 1987 Indian

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, directed by P. Vasu and produced by K. C. N. Chandrashekhar and K. C. N. Mohan. The film stars Vishnuvardhan,

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and N. S. Rao. The film has musical score by Vijay Anand.

Premise

Jayasimha, a forest officer, endeavours to stop animal poaching in a village he is transferred to. However, his efforts land him and his family in trouble.

Cast

* Vishnuvardhan *

*N. S. Rao *

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*Sudheer * Lohithaswa *Master Amith *Sundar Raj *Babu Singh * Kanchana * Janaki *Chi Ravishankar *

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*V. R. Bhaskar *

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* Disco Shanthi * Shani Mahadevappa *Sridhar *Bemel Somanna * Janardhan

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Vijay Anand.

References

External links

* 1987 films 1980s Kannada-language films Films directed by P. Vasu Kannada remakes of Hindi films Films scored by Vijay Anand (composer) {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub