Lion (2015 film)
| Lion | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Satyadev |
| Written by | Satyadev, Venkatesh Kilaru |
| Produced by | Rudrapati Ramana Rao |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Trisha Krishnan Radhika Apte |
| Cinematography | Venkata Prasad |
| Edited by | Gautham Raju |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinema |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
Release date |
|
Running time | 156 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Lion is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film produced by Rudrapati Ramana Rao under the SLV cinema banner and directed by debutant Satyadev. The plot of the movie is loosely based on the Hollywood movie Unknown. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Trisha Krishnan, Radhika Apte and music composed by Mani Sharma.[1]
Plot
The film begins at a hospital in Mumbai where terror-sticking a dead body from the mortuary wakes up the so-called Godse who is in a coma for 18 months. Following, a couple, Bhupati & Malathi forwards as his parents and affirms him as CEO, of a company that met with an accident. However, he denies it stating himself as Bose when doctors analyzed that he is a blackout. Suddenly, he absconds to Hyderabad to hunt for his lost life where he comes across various folk throwing him into a dichotomy. Firstly, he encounters a girl Mahalakshmi claims as his fiancé, after a couple Shankar Rao & Bharati as his parents which they all contradict. Plus, they complained to the Police about his annoyance. Meanwhile, his parents from Mumbai arrive with a lady Sayaru and declare her as his wife.
Despite this, Bose/Godse does not give up when Mahalakshmi divulges to conduct DNA in which he is asserted as the progeny of Bhupati & Malathi. Baffled Bose confirms him as Godse and proceeds to seek an apology from Shankar Rao's couple. Whereat, he views Sameer communicated as Shankar Rao’s brother-in-law attempting to molest his daughter Nandini and kicking Bharati. Godse finds something fishy when Sameer hits him hard. Here as a flabbergast, Bharati pronounces him as her son Bose when the brutal onslaught he smashes them. At that point, Bose picks up a phone call from Bharadwaj Chief Minister of the state with whom he intimidates. Next, he tactically abducts him when they spin rearward.
Indeed, Bose is a gallant CBI officer that has given fruitful conclusions to several critical missions. Achyuta Ramayya a good samaritan is the Chief Minister back in the day. Once, he has admitted to a mild stroke but shockingly, he dies of a severe one the day after. So, the govt assigns a CBI inquiry which is assigned to Bose who digs out it is a provoked assassination via hacking of morphing videos and it is a cabal of Bharadwaj, Achyuta Ramayya’s heir. Now, Bose secures his report in the highest fire wall system also in case he is dead, missing, suspended, or terminated, immediately the file reaches higher authorities. Wherefore, Bharadwaj employs a loop by backstabbing Bose, keeping him in a coma, and compels the status of voluntary retriment. Anyhow, Bose is recouped when Bharadwaj created and dumped him in a perplexed state of the new world. Currently, Bose challenges Bharadwaj to uncover his diabolic shade and opens his play by proclaiming himself as the homicide of Achyuta Ramayya to the Media. Besides, starts a deadly game of self-killing when Bharadwaj strives to shield him which is telecasted in Media. CBI deputy chief Indrani views it, recognizes Bose, and types dead in his status when the truth breaks out. At last, Bose is retrieved and ceases the baddies. Finally, the movie ends with Bose moving on to his new mission.
Cast
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Godse / Bose
- Trisha Krishnan as Guggilla Mahalakshmi / Manjula
- Radhika Apte as Sarayu
- Prakash Raj as CM Bharadwaja
- Pradeep Rawat as Dhooli Krishna
- Chandra Mohan as Bhoopathi
- Chalapathi Rao as Shankar Rao
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Murugan
- Vijayakumar as Ex-CM Achutharamaiah
- Ali as Ambali
- M. S. Narayana was Gokineni Lingam / Goli Mama / Rahul
- Adithya Menon as Benerjee
- Suresh as CBI Chief Kesava Prasad
- Posani Krishna Murali as Police Inspector
- Ravi Prakash as Ravindra
- Ranganath as Doctor
- Giri Babu as Balarama Krishnaiah
- Sameer as Sameer
- Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Doctor
- Mukhtar Khan as Bharadwaja's henchman
- Siva Balaji as Special Appearance
- Sravan as Sravan
- Prabhakar
- Shankar Melkote
- Lab Sarath
- Vizag Prasad
- Y. Kasi Viswanath
- Kadambari Kiran
- Sarika Ramahandra Rao
- Chitti
- Jayasudha as Malathi Devi
- Geetha as Bharati
- Indraja as CBI Deputy Chief Indrani
- Rajitha
- Chitralekha as Nandini
- Kotesh Manava as Doctor
- Archana as Special Appearance
Soundtrack
| Lion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 9 April 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 21:39 | |||
| Label | Lahari Music | |||
| Producer | Mani Sharma | |||
| Mani Sharma chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music was composed by Mani Sharma. Audio CD was released on Lahari Music Company. Audio was launched on 9 April 2015, held at Hyderabad Shilpakala Vedika by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One & Only Lion" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Rahul Sipligunj, Geetha Madhuri, Pranavi | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Akasam" | Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar | Vijay Prakash, Srinivasa Sarma, Pranavi | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Pilla" | Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar | Simha, Sudhamayi | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Aisa Ambani Pilla" | Sri Mani | Sweekar Agasthi, Uma Neha | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Anaganaga" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Madhu Balakrishnan | 4:23 |
| Total length: | 21:39 | |||
Pre-release business
The film Andhra Pradesh rights sold for ₹20.83 crore (US$2.6 million) by various distributors. The film Karnataka rights sold for ₹2.5 crore (US$310,000) by Kranthi. The film had total prerelease up to ₹23.83 crore (US$3.0 million) in India. The film overseas rights acquired by SLV cinema for good price.[3]
Release
The film received U/A certificate from Censor Board due to violence in second half. The film released on 15 May 2015 in 900+ screens worldwide. The film Satellite Rights acquired by Gemini TV for ₹6 crore (US$750,000).[4]
Critical reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. 123Telugu.com rated 3/5 and stated On the whole, Lion is a complete Balakrishna film right from the word go. His power packed performance is the major asset and will go down well with the masses. On the flip side, lack of proper handling of the subject and a predictable second half makes this film just an ok watch. Watch it only for Balayya.[5] Idlebrain rated 3/5 and stated Interval episode is interesting. Second half has many episodes that exhilarate fans. Lion is a film that completely revolves around Balakrishna and depends on his performance. A good screenplay and right buildups (elevating emotions while building up to the key scenes) would have done a world of good to the cinema. On a whole, Lion is NBK's show![6] The Hindu stated Radhika wears a blank expression. There is another gem, a man confronts Balaiyya, “Natho matladataniki yentha dhairyam neeku” and the latter retorts “Neetho matladataniki dhairyam enduku...Iphone unte chaalu.” Lion takes plenty of retrograde steps. Mani Sarma too disappoints and the hero struggles with his steps. Time for Balakrishna to do some soul searching or his films would be just another addition to the number of films he has done.[7]
Box office
The film opened good response in AP. The film collected ₹5.5 crore (US$690,000) (Share) at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (AP/T) box office on first day. The film has collected ₹11.2 crore (US$1.4 million) (Share) in AP. The film collected ₹12 crore (US$1.5 million) (WW Share) in its extended first week end at the box office .[8] The film collected a total ₹15.4 crore (US$1.9 million) (WW Share) in its first week and gross would be ₹26 crore (US$3.3 million)the box office.[9]
References
- ^ RAVIPUDI PHANI's new film titled Lion? – The Times of India Retrieved 4 January 2015 Dated 30 December 2014
- ^ Live streaming in HD: Lion. Myinfoindia.com (7 April 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
- ^ Lion movie Pre release Business | Balakrishna Lion movie Pre release Business Archived 21 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine. English.tupaki.com (13 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
- ^ Nandamuri Balakrishna "Lion" Record Price for satellite Rights Archived 20 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Cinebucket.com. Retrieved on 9 June 2015.
- ^ Lion Telugu Movie Review | Balakrishna Lion Movie Review | Lion Review and Rating | NBK Lion Review | Lion Cinema Review | Balakrishna Trisha Lion Movie Review | Lion Twitter Updates | Balakrishna Lion Live Updates | Balakrishna Lion Movie Rating | Lion Film Review | NBK Trisha Lion Review | Lion First Day Talk. 123telugu.com (14 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
- ^ Lion review by jeevi – Telugu cinema review – Balakrishna Nandamuri, Trisha, Radhika Apte, Indraja & Prakash Raj. Idlebrain.com (14 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
- ^ Lion movie review. The Hindu (17 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
- ^ 'Lion' (4 Days) 1st Weekend Collection at Box Office: Balakrishna Fails to Live up to Expectations. Ibtimes.co.in (18 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
- ^ Lion First Week Collections | NBK Lion First Week Collections Archived 24 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine. English.tupaki.com (23 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
