Lion (2015 film)

''Lion'' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Rudrapati Ramana Rao under the SLV cinema banner and directed by debutant Satyadev. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Trisha Krishnan, Radhika Apte and music composed by Mani Sharma.

Plot

The film begins in Mumbai where terror-sticking a dead body from the hospital mortuary wakes up. Everybody reads him as Godse who is in a coma for 18 months, and a couple, Bhupati & Malathi Devi forwards as his parents. Further, he knowledges that he is CEO, of a company that met with an accident done by his opponent Benerjee. However, he denies it stating himself as Bose when doctors analyzed that it is a blackout stage. Hence, he proceeds to Hyderabad to hunt for his lost life where he comes across various people which throws him into a dichotomy. Firstly, he encounters a woman Mahalakshmi claims as his fiancé, after another couple Shankar Rao & Bharati as his parents which they all contradict. Plus, they complained to Police about his annoyance. Suddenly, his parents arrive along with a lady Sayaru announces as his wife with proof.

Despite this, Bose/Godse does not give up when Mahalakshmi divulges to conduct DNA in which he is asserted as Godse, the progeny of Bhupati & Malathi. On that spot, he identifies a guy Sravan who has whacked him but stunningly, he is crippled. Baffled Bose confirms him as Godse. Before leaving, he proceeds to apologize to whom he had pestered. Whereat, he views a guy Sameer communicated as Shankar Rao’s brother-in-law attempts to molest his daughter Nandini the daughter, and kicks Bharati. Godse finds something fishy when Sameer strikes him. Here as a flabbergast, Bharati pronounces him as her son Bose. Consequently, Sravan is normal onslaughts on him who is smashed. At that point, Bose picks up a phone call from Bharadwaj Chief Minister of the state whom he sternly lectures. Next, Bose tactically abducts CM 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 attack the day after. So, the govt assigns a CBI inquiry and the case is handed over to Bose. He starts his investigation and digs out it’s a provoked assassination via hacking of morphing videos. Additionally, all this is a cabal of Bharadwaj, Achyuta Ramayya’s heir to conquer the seat. Now, Bose secures his report in the highest fire wall system i.e., others fail to access and destroy it. Moreover, in case Bose is dead, missing, suspended, or terminated from his status, immediately the file is transformed to President, Central Home Minister, and Media.

Wherefore, Bharadwaj employs a loop by backstabbing Bose, keeping him in a coma, and compels the status of voluntary retriment by threatening his family. Anyhow, as a bolt from the blue Bose recouped when Bharadwaj created and dumped him a perplexed state of the new world. Currently, Bose’s accord with CBI is completely chopped off but he challenges Bharadwaj to uncover his diabolic shade and releases him. Today, Bose opens his play by proclaiming himself as the homicide of Achyuta Ramayya to the Media. Besides starts a deadly game of taking his life. Forthwith, Bharadwaj tries to save him the entire episode is telecasted in Media and is viewed by CBI deputy chief Indrani who recognizes Bose. Discerning nothing amiss, she types Bose dead in his status when the truth breaks out and Bose is retrieved. At last, he ceases the baddies. Finally, the movie ends with Bose moving on to his new mission.

Cast

Soundtrack

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.

Pre-release business

The film Andhra Pradesh rights sold for by various distributors. The film Karnataka rights sold for by Kranthi. The film had total prerelease up to in India. The film overseas rights acquired by SLV cinema for good price.

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 .

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. ''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! ''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.

Box office

The film opened good response in AP. The film collected (Share) at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (AP/T) box office on first day. The film has collected (Share) in AP. The film collected (WW Share) in its extended first week end at the box office . The film collected a total (WW Share) in its first week and gross would be the box office.Lion First Week Collections , NBK Lion First Week Collections
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References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 4685968

2015 films
Films scored by Mani Sharma
Indian action films
2010s Telugu-language films
2015 action films