Jai simha(2018)
Jai Simha is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action romantic comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Haripriya, and Natasha Doshi. The story follows Narasimha, a rebel on the run with his newborn son, who finds refuge in Kumbakonam. He clashes with a corrupt police officer and a vengeful politician. The film explores themes of sacrifice, love, and loss. It received mixed to positive reviews and was a box office hit. The music was composed by Chirantan Bhatt. The film was released on January 12, 2018.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Sun Nxt
- OTT Release Date
- 12 January 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2018
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 139h 14m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Narasimha is a man with a violent past. He carries his baby son across South India looking for peace. In Kumbakonam, he takes a job at a temple. But his past catches up. A powerful politician wants him dead. Narasimha must fight to protect his family. But every victory costs him something precious.
“Victory comes with a price.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jai simha
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Brahmanandam & Nandamuri Balakrishna (21 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Jaya Prakash Reddy (15 films together), Prakash Raj & Jagapathi Babu (11 films together), and Nayantara & Prakash Raj (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jai Simha' is a tribute to the lead actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, whose father N. T. Rama Rao famously played Lord Narasimha in many mythological films.
- This was the first collaboration between director K. S. Ravikumar and Balakrishna, despite Ravikumar's long career in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
- A key action sequence was shot at the historic Lepakshi Temple, known for its hanging pillar and intricate Vijayanagara architecture.
- The film's climax fight involved a special set built to resemble a temple courtyard, requiring over 150 junior artists for the scene.
- Composer Chirantan Bhatt used a mix of traditional folk instruments and a large orchestra to create the background score, aiming for a heroic yet emotional sound.
- The character Rami Reddy, played by Harish Uthaman, was designed with distinctive facial scars and a bald look to appear more menacing.
- Despite being an action film, it included a subplot highlighting the importance of temple rituals and village dharma, which resonated with family audiences.
