Saripodha Sanivaram (Translation. Isn’t Saturday Enough?) is a 2024 Telugu-language vigilante action thriller film. It was written and directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by DVV Danaiah under DVV Entertainment. The film stars Nani, S.J. Surya and Priyanka Mohan are in lead roles, with Abhirami, Aditi Balan, P. Sai Kumar, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Murali Sharma and Ajay Ghosh are in supporting roles. The story is about a man who fights wrongdoing on Saturday and confronts a corrupt police officer.
The film was made on a budget of ₹90 crore (US$11 million), making it the most expensive film of Nani’s career. It was first announced in October 2023 with the working title #Nani31, and the official title was revealed a few days later. Filming began in November 2023 and took place mostly in Hyderabad. The film’s music was composed by Jacques Bejoy, with Murali G. was handling the cinematography and Karthika Srinivas handled the editing.
Saripodha Sanivaram was released in theaters worldwide on 29 August 2024. Critics received positive reviews with praise for the visuals, Atreya’s writing, Bejoy’s music and Nani and Surya’s performances.
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Movie Brief Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vivek Athreya |
| Written by | BS Rohith |
| Produced by | D. V. V. Danayya |
| Starring | Nani, S. J. Suryah, Priyanka Mohan |
| Cinematography | Murali G. |
| Edited by | Karthika Srinivas |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
| Production company | DVV Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Sri Venkateswara Creations |
| Release date | 29 August 2024 |
| Running time | 175 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | est. ₹90 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹41 crore |
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Cast & Crew
| Actor/Actress | Character Name |
|---|---|
| Nani | Surya |
| S. J. Suryah | CI R. Dayanand “Daya” |
| Priyanka Mohan | PC Charulatha “Charu” |
| Abhirami | Chayadevi (Surya’s mother) |
| Aditi Balan | Bhadra (Surya’s elder sister) |
| P. Sai Kumar | Sankaram (Surya’s father) |
| Murali Sharma | Koormanand “Koorma” |
| Ajay | Govardhan |
| Jhansi | Therapist |
| Supreeth | Kaali |
| Ajay Ghosh | Narayana Prabha |
| Subhalekha Sudhakar | Head Constable Kamalakar N. |
| Harsha Vardhan | SI Sudhakar |
| Sivaji Raja | |
| Vishnu Oi | Surya’s friend |
| Harsh Roshan |
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Box Office Collection
| Details | Worldwide Gross | Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Gross | Overseas Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 Box Office Collection | 9 to 12 Crore | 6 to 8 Crore | – |
| Total Box Office Collection till Now | 29.4 to 32.4 Crore | 8.85 Crore | 8.8 Crore |
| Day 1 Box Office Collection | 20.4 Crore | 8.85 Crore | 8.8 Crore |
| Worldwide Advance Collection | 9.23 Crore | 4.5 Crore (Pan India) | $565,000 (4.73 Crore) |
Comparison:
- Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is performing lower than Nani’s Dasara but better than Hi Nanna.
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