Simba (2019 film) explained

Simba
Director:Arvind Sridhar
Producer:K. Sivaneswaran
Vasu Arumugam
Starring:Bharath
Premji
Bhanu Sri Mehra
Swathi Deekshith
Ramana
Music:Vishal Chandrasekhar
Cinematography:Sinu Siddharth
Editing:Achu Vijayan
Runtime:131 minutes
Studio:Magic Chair Films
Yasodha Films
Country:India
Language:Tamil
Gross:50 lakh

Simba is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language stoner comedy film written and directed by Arvind Sridhar. The film stars Bharath, Premgi, Swathi Deekshith, and Bhanu Sri Mehra, while Ramana plays a supporting role. The film has music composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar with cinematography by Sinu Siddharth and editing by Achu Vijayan.

Simba is an experimental movie with a unique plot. The film released on 25 January 2019 to mixed reviews and had an average performance in the theaters.[1] The film is loosely based on the critically acclaimed Australian TV series Wilfred.

Plot

Mahesh (Bharath) is a stoner who leads a lonely life. It is this reason, the film tells us, that has turned him towards cannabis: for instant dopamine hit. One Sunday, after Mahesh has taken a "hit", his neighbour Madhu (Bhanu Sri Mehra) asks him to look after her pet Great Dane, Simba. To Mahesh, who is under the influence of the marijuana, Simba (Premgi) appears to be a person. The rest of the film is about how Mahesh bonds with Simba and how they try to make Madhu fall in love with him.

Cast

Production

Arvind Sridhar wrote a dark comedy script and signed on Bharath to appear in the lead role, as a youngster who acquires extra-sensory ability through some negative experiences.[2] Actress Bhanu Sri Mehra was signed on to feature in the film and portray a journalist.[3] Sridhar revealed that he based the script on a real life incident featuring his friend, who was a drug-taker, and spun a fictional story around his experiences.[4] Bharath was initially hesitant about the financial viability of the script in the Tamil film industry but later chose to do the film. Produced by Magic Chair K.Sivaneswaran coordinated by Sathish during June 2015 and progressed across Chennai and Pondicherry.[5] In October 2015, the team held discussion with actress Trisha about playing a cameo role in the film to promote animal welfare.[6]

Although production was completed in 2016, the film was delayed as a result of post-production works and non-availability of screens. A teaser trailer was released in October 2017, while a second teaser was later released in October 2018.[7] [8] After a long delay, the film was released on 25 January 2019.[9]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar. The song Pinjula Pinjula, sung by actor Silambarasan, was released on 6 August 2016, before the release of the entire album.

Simba
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Vishal Chandrasekhar
Released:2019
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:20:55
Language:Tamil
Label:Think Music
Producer:Vishal Chandrasekhar
Prev Title:Padi Padi Leche Manasu
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Kee
Next Year:2019

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tamil Movie 'Simba' 7th Day Box Office Collection: Total First Week Income Report . thenewsrecorder.in . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190228130414/https://thenewsrecorder.in/simba-7th-day-box-office-collection-total-first-week-income/ . 28 February 2019 . dead.
  2. News: Etcetera: Laughing to the bank. Nikhil Raghavan. The Hindu. 26 September 2015.
  3. News: Etcetera: Tones and textures. Nikhil Raghavan. The Hindu. 27 June 2015.
  4. News: Premgi plays an imaginary dog in this 'dopey' film. The Times of India. Suganth . M. .
  5. Web site: Simba (aka) Simba photos stills & images. Behindwoods. 20 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Bharath acts as a dopehead in his next - Tamil News. 6 October 2015. IndiaGlitz.com.
  7. Web site: 'Simba' teaser - promises a technically slick stoner movie - Tamil News. 20 October 2017. IndiaGlitz.com.
  8. News: 'Simba' second teaser: Dhanush releases the quirky 'Dope Anthem'. The Times of India.
  9. News: SIMBA MOVIE REVIEW. The Times of India.