Simbaa

Simbaa is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Murali Manohar and written by Sampath Nandi. Produced by Sampath Nandi Team Works and Raj Dasari Productions, the film features Jagapathi Babu and Anasuya Bharadwaj in lead roles, while Srinath Maganti, Vasishta N. Simha, and Anish Kuruvilla play supporting roles^[1] Simbaa was released on 9 August 2024.^[2]

Simbaa
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Murali Manohar
Written by	Sampath Nandi
Produced by	Sampath Nandi Dasari Rajender Reddy
Starring	Jagapathi Babu Anasuya Bharadwaj
Cinematography	Krishna Prasad
Edited by	Tammiraju
Music by	Krishna Saurabh Surampalli
Production companies	Sampath Nandi Team Works Raj Dasari Productions
Release date	9 August 2024 (2024-08-09)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Environmental activist T. Purushottam Reddy, known as Simbaa, fights against industrial pollution. After saving three lives, their collective journey of gratitude transforms into a determined quest for justice against those who harm Mother Nature.

Akshika, a dedicated teacher and caretaker for her disabled husband, is thrown into chaos when she suddenly murders a stranger. As ACP Anurag and journalist Fazil investigate, Fazil also develops a disturbing urge to kill and joins Akshika. Dr. Irani soon follows, leading the three to commit murder together.

Cast

• Jagapathi Babu as T. Purushottam Reddy
• Anasuya Bharadwaj as Akshika Anumula
• Srinath Maganti as Mohammed Fazil Ahmed
• Vasishta N. Simha as ACP Anurag Varma
• Anish Kuruvilla as Dr. Irani
• Gautami
• Kabir Duhan Singh as Parthasarathi Reddy
• Divi Vadthya
• Kasthuri Shankar
• Mayank Parakh
• Siddharth Gollapudi as Sabharwal

Music

Simbaa
Soundtrack album by Krishna Saurabh Surampalli
Released	2024
Recorded	2022–2024
Language	Telugu
Label	Sony Music India
Producer	Krishna Saurabh Surampalli

The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Krishna Saurabh Surampalli.^[3]

All music is composed by Krishna Saurabh Surampalli.

Track list

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Prema Geema"	Mittapalli Surender	Nithyashree Venkataramanan	3:06
2.	"Simbaa Theme"	Shree Annamayya	Yadu Krishnan K	3:44

Release and reception

Simbaa was released on 9 August 2024.^[4]

Appreciating the storyline and performances of the main cast, BH Harsh of Cinema Express stated, "high concept thriller goes haywire".^[5] The Hans India appreciated the ambition of the film, while opining that execution falls short. Further, the critic praised performances of the cast and the cinematography work done by Krishna Prasad.^[6]