Simmarasi (Eng: Leo) is a 1998 Tamil drama film directed and written by Erode Soundar. The film features Sarathkumar and Kushboo in lead roles whilst Kanaka, Manorama, Anandaraj, and Vineeth play supporting roles. The film was one among 1998 Deepavali releases and opened in October to positive reviews. Sarathkumar bagged the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.
A man named Manickavasagam (Sarathkumar) happens to stop a caste fight in a village. The villagers ask him to remain and help with their conflicts, thus inciting the wrath of Maragatham (Anandaraj). Maragatham is the biggest badman in the village, and he even killed his own brother for getting married into a different caste. Manickavasagam has a son Kathir (Vineeth) who wants to build a factory, which Manickavasagam will not allow. This makes Kathir ally with badman Maragatham.
Directed by Erode Soundar
Produced by R. B. Choudary
Screenplay by Erode Soundar
Story by Erode Soundar
Starring Sarathkumar, Kushboo, Kanaka, Manorama, Anandaraj, Vineeth
Music by S. A. Rajkumar
Cinematography G. Kicha
Edited by V. Jaishankar
Production Super Good Films
Release date 19 October 1998
Running time 162 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
Visitor Rating: 1 Stars