Singham 123(2015)
Singham 123 is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma. The film stars Sampoornesh Babu as the titular character, alongside Annapoorna, Bhavani, and Sanam Shetty. Set in the village of Singarayakonda, the story follows a flamboyant police officer assigned to arrest a powerful mafia lord. The film is a deliberate spoof of Telugu mass hero films, relying on exaggerated performances and parody. It features a cameo by Manchu Vishnu, who also produced and co-wrote the screenplay. The movie received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its over-the-top humor. It was released on June 5, 2015, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 May 2015
- Director
- Akshat Sharma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A super-stylish cop named Singham 123 is sent to a village ruled by a crime lord. His mission is to arrest the villain and clean up the town. But the villain is powerful and has many tricks. Can this funny hero succeed against all odds?
“Sensational. Seductive. Supercop.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is a spoof of the 2011 Hindi blockbuster 'Singham', with '123' added as a comedic twist.
- It was the second major film for actor Sampoornesh Babu, who became a cult figure after his debut in 'Hrudaya Kaleyam'.
- The villain's name, Lingham, is a pun on the word 'lingam', a Hindu religious symbol, used for humorous effect.
- Much of the film was shot in and around Hyderabad, using exaggerated sets to heighten its spoof comedy style.
- The movie includes several over-the-top action sequences parodying typical Telugu and Bollywood cop film tropes.
- Despite its low budget, the film developed a niche audience for its intentional 'so bad it's good' entertainment value.
- Director Akshat Ajay Sharma primarily works in the parody and spoof genre, with this being one of his early Telugu projects.