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.
Jai simha is streaming on Zee5 and Sun Nxt since 12 January 2018.
Where to watch: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.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
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.
