
Lion (2015)
Telugu159 mins
Lion (2015) is a 159-minute Telugu film directed by Satyadev. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Trisha Krishnan and Radhika Apte. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Lion stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2015.
Director:Satyadev
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 2015
- Director
- Satyadev
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man wakes up from a coma in Mumbai with memory loss. He believes he is someone named Bose, but is told he is actually a CEO named Godse. He travels to Hyderabad to find his past, but his supposed family and lover reject him, leading him to uncover the truth behind his injury.
“Who is he really? The search for his past begins.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
159Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 May 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsEk Tsunami: Jwalamukhi · NBK Lion
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityrevengefamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingnon-linear
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Lion' was reportedly chosen to match Balakrishna's zodiac sign, Leo.
- This was the first collaboration between director Satya Deva and Balakrishna, though Deva had previously worked with other major stars.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, a popular location for Telugu period films.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Anup Rubens, included a promotional song that became popular on radio channels.
- The plot involving amnesia and mistaken identity drew comparisons to earlier Telugu films like 'Indra' and 'Takkari Donga'.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening weekend, typical for Balakrishna's fan-driven releases.
- The climax fight was choreographed by stunt master Ram-Lakshman, known for their work in 1990s action cinema.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Lion
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