Lion Jagapathi Rao (Kannada: ಲಯನ್ ಜಗಪತಿ ರಾವ್) is a 1991 Indian Kannada drama film directed by Om Sai Prakash and written by Sainath Thotapalli starring Vishnuvardhan in dual roles, along with Lakshmi and Bhavya in the lead roles. The film was produced by Sri Vinayaka Combines.
The film was critically acclaimed upon release and won laurels at the Karnataka State Film Awards. The lead actor Vishnuvardhan was adjudged the Best Actor for the year 1991.
, 3h12 Directed byK.S.Ravikumar GenresDrama, Comedy, Action, Romance ActorsSivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya, Lakshmi Narayan, Nassar Rating81% Padayappa is an engineer who returns to his village from Chennai to attend his sister's wedding. His sister is engaged to their maternal uncle's son Suryaprakash. During his stay, he comes across Vasundhara, and falls in love with her. However, shyness and fear of Neelambari, her landlady, prevents Vasundhara from initially expressing her feelings. In addition, Neelambari is Suryaprakash's spoiled sister, who is madly in love with Padayappa.