Simha(2010)
Simha is a 2010 Telugu-language action drama film directed by Boyapati Srinu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role as Srimannarayana and Dr. Narasimha, alongside Nayanthara, Sneha Ullal, and Namitha. The story follows a father who is murdered by a ruthless landlord and his son who returns years later to seek revenge and free the village from tyranny. The film is known for its high-energy action sequences and strong family emotions. It was a commercial success, earning over ₹36 crore at the box office against a budget of ₹18 crore. Simha was released on 30 April 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, aha, JioHotstar, MX Player, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 30 April 2010
- Director
- Boyapati Srinu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A brave father is killed by a cruel landlord. Years later, his son Dr. Narasimha returns to the village. He must fight the landlord, rescue his family, and bring justice to the oppressed villagers.
“A son's revenge, a village's freedom”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Simha
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Brahmanandam & Nandamuri Balakrishna (21 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Nandamuri Balakrishna (12 films together), Nayantara & Brahmanandam (8 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & Venu Madhav (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Simha' was chosen to reflect the lion-like courage of the protagonist, a common theme in Balakrishna's films.
- This was the first collaboration between actor Balakrishna and director Boyapati Srinu, leading to two more successful films together.
- A real elephant was used in the climax fight scene, requiring careful coordination and safety measures on set.
- The character name 'Srimannarayana' is a traditional name, chosen to contrast with the character's violent transformation.
- The film was a major commercial success, completing a 100-day run in many theaters across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Actress Nayanthara, who played the female lead, was already a established star in Tamil cinema before this Telugu debut.
- The movie's background score and songs by composer Chakri incorporated folk music elements to emphasize the rural setting.