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Simbaa(2024)

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Telugu mins

Simbaa (2024) is a Telugu film directed by Murali Manohar Reddy. Starring Jagapati Babu, Anish Kuruvilla and Vasishta N. Simha.

Director:Murali Manohar Reddy
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 August 2024
Director
Murali Manohar Reddy
Language
Telugu

Storyline

An environmental activist named Simbaa fights against industrial pollution. After he saves three people, they join his cause to help bring justice to those harming the environment.

One man's fight to save nature and lives.

Film Details

Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date9 August 2024
Also Known AsSimbaa: The Forest Man · Simba: The Forest Man

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Jagapati BabuActor
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Anish Kuruvilla, Actor in Simbaa
Anish KuruvillaActor
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Vasishta N. Simha, Actor in Simbaa
Vasishta N. SimhaActor
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Anasuya Bharadwaj, Actor in Simbaa
Anasuya BharadwajActor
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Murali Manohar ReddyDirector
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Krishna SaurabhMusic
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Sivalanka Krishna PrasadCrew
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Sampath NandiCrew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Simbaa' is a nickname for the protagonist, inspired by the Swahili word for 'lion', symbolizing courage.
  • Director Murali Manohar Reddy reportedly drew inspiration from real-life environmental movements in Andhra Pradesh for the story.
  • This was the first major Telugu film in 2024 to center its entire plot on the theme of industrial pollution and activism.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by a popular Telugu television actor, though their role was kept uncredited in promotions.
  • Parts of the film were shot in the industrial belts of Visakhapatnam to capture authentic locations for the pollution storyline.
  • The soundtrack includes a rare folk song from the Rayalaseema region, rearranged to fit the film's modern context.
  • Despite being a mystery genre film, it avoids typical crime thriller elements, focusing instead on environmental justice as the core mystery.

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