Simbaa is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Murali Manohar and written by Sampath Nandi. Produced by Sampath Nandi Team Works and Raj Dasari Productions, the film features Jagapathi Babu and Anasuya Bharadwaj in lead roles.[1] Simbaa was released on 9 August 2024.[2]
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| Directed by | Murali Manohar |
| Written by | Sampath Nandi |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Krishna Prasad |
| Edited by | Tammiraju |
| Music by | Krishna Saurabh Surampalli |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editEnvironmental activist T. Purushottam Reddy, known as Simbaa, fights against industrial pollution. After saving three lives, their collective journey of gratitude transforms into a determined quest for justice against those who harm Mother Nature.
Akhila, a dedicated teacher and caretaker for her disabled husband, is thrown into chaos when she suddenly murders a stranger. As Police Officer Anurag and journalist Fazil investigate, Fazil also develops a disturbing urge to kill and joins Akhila. Dr. Irani soon follows, leading the three to commit murder together.
Cast
edit- Jagapathi Babu as T. Purushottam Reddy
- Anasuya Bharadwaj as Akhila
- Srinath Maganti as Fazil
- Vasishta N. Simha as Anurag
- Anish Kuruvilla as Dr. Irani
- Gautami
- Divi Vadthya
- Kasthuri Shankar
- Kabir Duhan Singh
Music
edit| Simbaa | |
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| Soundtrack album by Krishna Saurabh Surampalli | |
| Released | 2024 |
| Recorded | 2022–2024 |
| Language | Telugu |
| Label | Sony Music India |
| Producer | Krishna Saurabh Surampalli |
The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Krishna Saurabh Surampalli.[3]
All music is composed by Krishna Saurabh Surampalli
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Prema Geema" | Mittapalli Surender | Nithyashree Venkataramanan | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Simbaa Theme" | Shree Annamayya | Yadu Krishnan K | 3:44 |
Release and reception
editSimbaa was released on 9 August 2024.[4]
123Telugu gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5, saying "Simbaa offers an emotional revenge drama with a novel concept of biological memory and an important environmental message. The film’s concept and message are convincing, but the execution and other aspects may not resonate as effectively".[5] Appreciating the storyline and performances of the main cast, BH Harsh of Cinema Express stated, "high concept thriller goes haywire".[6] The Hans India appreciated the ambition of the film, while opining that execution falls short. Further, the critic praised performances of the cast and the cinematography work done by Krishna Prasad.[7]
References
edit- ^ Kumar, Sanjiv. "Simbaa: ఎయిర్ పొల్యూషన్తో 65 శాతం మరణాలు.. అదిరిపోయిన సూపర్ నాచురల్ థ్రిల్లర్". Hindustantimes Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (24 July 2024). "Simbaa trailer: Anusuya Bharadwaj plays a socially conscientious teacher in the upcoming thriller-drama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "'Prema Geema': First lyric video from 'Simbaa-The Forest Man' garners 1 million views". The Times of India. 5 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ డెస్క్, హెచ్ఎం డిజిటల్ (5 August 2024). "Simbaa: మొక్కలు నాటితే ఉచితంగా సినిమా టికెట్స్.. మూవీ యూనిట్ బంపరాఫర్..!". www.hmtvlive.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Simbaa Telugu Moive Review". 123telugu.com. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (9 August 2024). "Simbaa Movie Review: This high concept thriller goes haywire". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ hansindia (9 August 2024). "'Simbaa' movie review: A unique concept worth a watch". www.thehansindia.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 10 August 2024.