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Simba(2019)

6.7/10
Tamil145 mins

Simba (2019) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Arvind Sridhar. Starring Bharath, Bhanu Sri Mehra and Srinivasan. With an audience rating of 6.7/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Simba stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 25 Jan 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
25 January 2019
Theatrical Release
25 January 2019
Director
Arvind Sridhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A young man who smokes a lot of weed becomes friends with a big Great Dane dog. The dog belongs to the woman who lives next door. He tries to use his new furry friend to help him get the woman to like him.

A dog helps a man find love.

Film Details

6.7Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 January 2019
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The dog in the film, Simba, is a Great Dane, a breed rarely seen as a central character in Tamil cinema.
  • The film's director, Arvind Sridhar, is also a well-known editor, having worked on films like 'Vikram Vedha'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including the neighbourhood of Nungambakkam.
  • Actor Sathish, known for his comedy roles, plays a supporting character who is the protagonist's friend.
  • The film's title is a direct reference to the pet dog's name, which is also the Hindi word for lion.
  • It was produced by Potential Studios, a company that also backed the acclaimed film 'Aruvi'.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, who was relatively new to Tamil films at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Simba

Frequently Asked Questions