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Lion (2015 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Lion' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Rudrapati Ramana Rao under SLV cinema banner and directed by debutant Satyadev. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Trisha Krishnan and Radhika Apte with music composed by Mani Sharma.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Balakrishnas-new-film-titled-Lion/articleshow/45688173.cms RAVIPUDI PHANI's new film titled Lion?] 'The Times of India' Retrieved 4 January 2015 Dated 30 December 2014
Synopsis
The story starts at a hospital in Mumbai, where Bose (Nandamuri Balakrishna) has come out of a coma after 18 months. As soon as he recovers, Bose is identified as Godse by everyone around him. He is surprised when an elderly couple, Bhoopathi (Chandra Mohan) and Malathi Devi (Jayasudha), claim to be his parents. Bose tries to convince everyone that he is not Godse and that he has his own story. Soon, he comes to Hyderabad in search of his true identity and bumps into Mahalakshmi (Trisha), who he believes is his lover. When she tells him that it is a case of mistaken identity, Godse is taken aback. He meets a similar fate when he meets his parents (Chalapathi Rao & Geetha). Suddenly, a girl named Sarayu (Radhika Apte) arrives as Godse's wife and tries to remind him of their married life, which creates a lot of confusion. Later, Godse finds out that it was all a ruse set up by Bharadwaja (Prakash Raj), Chief Minister of the state. It is also revealed that his real name is Bose. It is later disclosed that Bose is a sincere and powerful CBI officer on a mission to crack the suspicious death of former Chief Minister of State, Achyuta Ramayya (Vijayakumar). Bose learns that an influential person, sitting CM Bharadwaj, is behind the death of the former CM. Bose tries to prove him guilty. The rest of this movie deals with why the CM wanted Bose alive and why he set him up with a new identity.
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
*Jayasudha as Malathi Devi
*Chalapathi Rao as Bose's father
*Geetha as Bose's mother
*Kota Srinivasa Rao as Murugan
*Vijayakumar as Ex-CM Achutharamaiah
*Ali as Ambali
*Adithya Menon as Benerjee
*Suresh as CBI Chief Kesava Prasad
*Indraja as CBI Deputy Chief Indrani
*M. S. Narayana was Gokineni Lingam / Goli Mama / Rahul
*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
*Rajitha
*Siva Balaji as Special Appearance
*Archana as Special Appearance
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.[http://www.myinfoindia.com/balakrishna-lion-2015-movie-audio-launch-date-live/ Live streaming in HD: Lion]. Myinfoindia.com (7 April 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
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.[http://english.tupaki.com/enews/view/LION-distributors-and-pre-release-business/101897 Lion movie Pre release Business | Balakrishna Lion movie Pre release Business] . English.tupaki.com (13 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
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 .[http://www.cinebucket.com/nandamuri-balakrishna-lion-record-price-for-satellite-rights/ Nandamuri Balakrishna "Lion" Record Price for satellite Rights] . Cinebucket.com. Retrieved on 9 June 2015.
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.[http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/lion-telugu-movie-review.html 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. '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![http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/lion.html 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. '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.[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/lion-for-the-fans/article7214160.ece Lion movie review]. The Hindu (17 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.
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 .[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/lion-4-days-1st-weekend-collection-box-office-balakrishna-fails-live-expectations-632814 '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. The film collected a total (WW Share) in its first week and gross would be the box office.[http://english.tupaki.com/enews/view/Lion-First-Week-Collections/103021 Lion First Week Collections | NBK Lion First Week Collections] . English.tupaki.com (23 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-06-09.References
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