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Set in Sokulapalem, bound by a promise to his mother, Surya, an LIC agent leads a normal life on six days, maintains a careful ledger of everyone made him angry,unleashing his anger only on Saturdays, solely for justifiable reasons. A tragic incident pits him on a collision course with the ruthless and borderline-manic cop Daya.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is mixed-to-moderate, with most reviewers finding it an entertaining but uneven commercial action drama. Performances from Nani and SJ Suryah drew the most consistent praise, as did the film's writing, which several critics noted for its humor, visual style, and deliberate scene construction. The most common criticisms centered on a thin, derivative plot and familiar vigilante genre conventions that the storytelling does not always overcome, with some reviewers finding the narration dreary and the overall film disappointing despite its premise.
7 rated reviews · 5 positive · 1 mixed · 1 negative
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Updated“Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is a well-crafted commercial Telugu film that tastefully balances the flavors of action, masala, humor, and drama. The true powerhouse and backbone of the entire film is Nani, who lives up to his nickname of 'Natural Star.' Even then, it is the devilish SJ Suryah who has once again proven that he could create a menacing and villainous demeanor with a simple smile.”Read full review ↗
“"Saripodhaa Sanivaaram" is a well-executed action drama that succeeds in delivering powerful performances and a gripping narrative. Despite its minor flaws, the strong performances by Nani and SJ Suryah, along with the compelling story, make it a worthwhile watch and a must-watch for fans of action dramas.”Read full review ↗
“Saripodhaa Sanivaaram has all the highs of the quintessential mass masala entertainer, but it also comes with its fair share of lows. The film is wonderfully written in the way not one scene feels wasted, with brilliant flourishes that make the never-ending clichés feel perfectly orchestrated rather than a slight in judgment.”Read full review ↗
“Clever writing and brilliant performances are its strongest points.”Read full review ↗
“Barring a few drawbacks, Nani's film is entertaining.”Read full review ↗
“Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is a vigilante action drama that fails to deliver compelling storytelling despite its premise of an insurance agent turning into a vigilante to save residents from a corrupt police officer.”Read full review ↗
“However, it turns out to be disappointing fare due to wafer-thin plot and dreary narration and eventually, the much-hyped action film goes for a toss, although it has its share of good moments. Without any novelty in the plot, actor Nani has to work doubly hard and it turns into a one-man show.”Read full review ↗
“While the film's basic premise makes it seem like any old commercial movie, the director makes the genre his own – particularly the humour and the visual grammar.”Read full review ↗
“Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is what we get when fine writing infuses life into an old vigilante drama. It is enjoyable for the most part with some riveting segments.”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Nani · Surya
- S. J. Suryah · Dayanand
- Priyanka Arul Mohan · Charulatha
- Sai Kumar · Shankaram
- Murali Sharma · Koormanand
- Aditi Balan · Bhadra
- Abhirami · Chayadevi
- Anitha Chowdary · Charulatha's Mother
- Harsha Vardhan · Sudha
- Ajay · Govardhan
- Ajay Ghosh · Narayana Prabha
- Shivaji Raja · Rajanna
- Surabhi Prabhavathi · Raju's Wife
- Josh Ravi · Sokulapalem Resident
- Laxman Meesala · Laxman
- Supreet · Kaali
- Vishnu Oi · Surya's Friend
- Subhalekha Sudhakar · Kamalakar
- Jeevan Kumar · Koormanand's Henchman
- Prudhvi Raj Palaparthi · A Goon
Details
- Release Date
- 29 August 2024
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Language
- Telugu
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