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Simhadri

2003 · 171 min

A sweeping, emotional action drama that balances brutal fights with heartfelt family bonds and a twisty, satisfying payoff.

Directed by
S. S. Rajamouli
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Bhumika Chawla, Ankitha
Overview
Simhadri, a loyal servant in a landlord's house, leads a secret life as Singamalai, a powerful leader in the state of Kerala.

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Directed by
S. S. Rajamouli
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Bhumika Chawla, Ankitha
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • loyalty
  • identity
  • justice
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • nonlinear
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour4
Realism4
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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