Simbaa(2024)
Telugu mins
Environmental activist Purushottam Reddy, alias Simbaa, wages a battle against industrial pollution. Saving three lives sparks their gratitude journey, fueling a quest to bring justice against nature's adversaries.
Director:Murali Manohar Reddy
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- 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
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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Jagapati BabuActor
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Anish KuruvillaActor
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Vasishta N. SimhaActor
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Anasuya BharadwajActor
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Krishna SaurabhMusic
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Murali Manohar ReddyDirector
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Sivalanka Krishna PrasadCrew
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Sampath NandiCrew
→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.