Simbaa is a 2024 Telugu-language crime thriller directed by Murali Manohar and written by Sampath Nandi. The film features Jagapathi Babu, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Vasishta N. Simha, and Srinath Maganti in pivotal roles. Released on August 9, 2024, Simbaa intertwines themes of environmental activism, psychological intrigue, and moral ambiguity.
Set against the backdrop of Hyderabad, the narrative follows Akhila (Anasuya Bharadwaj), a dedicated schoolteacher caring for her disabled husband. Her life spirals into chaos when she inexplicably murders a stranger. As Police Officer Anurag (Vasishta N. Simha) and investigative journalist Fazil (Srinath Maganti) delve into the case, they uncover a disturbing pattern: both Fazil and Dr. Irani (Aneesh Kuruvilla) develop similar homicidal urges, leading them to commit murders alongside Akhila. This chain of events is linked to the enigmatic environmental activist Purushottam Reddy, known as Simbaa (Jagapathi Babu), whose crusade against industrial pollution and the Partha Group of Industries becomes central to the unfolding mystery.
