Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

Overboiled, Overcooked and Overdone Vigilante fare! My IMDb rating 6.5/10

'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' (2024) is Nani Garu's second collaboration with director Vivek Athreya Garu after 'Ante Sundaraniki' (2022).

'Ante Sundariniki' was a nice rom-com but failed commercially. This must have prompted the duo to go for a mass masala entertainer this time.

Some actors draw you to theaters just with their screen presence. Nani Garu is one such actor. You just want to watch him do his thing!

Right from the film's announcement to its promotions and release, Nani Garu created an interest for the film thro' out its journey and managed to sustain the euphoria for it.

'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' starts of well but the film loses its voice and steam immediately after the break. It meanders and meanders to a dreary, routine, outdated and clichéd climax reminiscent of vigilante films of 1980s, 1990s! The 2nd half really tests your patience.

The film's lengthy run-time of 2hr 54 min makes it a painful watch! For a Nani Garu's film this run-time is unacceptable!

What were they thinking?

PLUSES: Concept of channelizing Hero's anger on a saturday (just once per week) and thus turning him into a vigilante is a good point.

Catchy film title. Piques your interest.

Nani, S. J. Suryah and Sai Kumar Garu Jakes Bejoy Garu's Background Score.

Fight sequences.

Cinematography and Editing are okay.

MINUSES: Routine vigilante story, preachy.

Convoluted screenplay, drag.

Needless sister sentiment.

Redundant fights.

Murali Sharma Garu is a miscast.

Lengthy run-time.

Audience will disconnect in the 2nd half.

Nani mania is real! So even though this film is pretty average, it will do well in South India and overseas both in theaters and OTT.

But, i dont think the Hindi version will do well in the Hindi-belt. It's gonna die in theaters! It might do well on OTT hopefully.

Positives:

Story: Vivek Athreya's visionary screenplay, a breath of fresh air in Indian cinema, deserves immense praise. The film's captivating narrative introduces a unique superhero concept that initially captivates the audience.

Cinematography: The visually stunning cinematography, with its impressive camera work, smoky mass entries, and high-quality visuals, creates a visually engaging experience.

Acting: The powerhouse performances from the talented cast are beyond reproach. Their acting skills shine through, elevating the film.

Dialogues: The film's witty and impactful one-liners are a highlight, adding a touch of mass appeal.

Areas for Improvement:

Direction: While the script was solid, the film's pacing suffered due to excessive filler scenes, particularly in the second half, which veered into predictable mass cinema territory.

Promotional Material: It's puzzling why certain elements shown in the posters and promotional material were absent from the final cut, despite the film's lengthy runtime.

Music: Although Jake Bejoy's background score was a strong asset, its random placement and overuse occasionally diluted its impact.

The Movie is Commercially Superb. Vivek Athreya Has Done A Great Job As Director. Screenplay is Good. Jakes BGM Elevates Each And Every Scene. Nani Is As Usual Wonderful Performer. Priyanka Mohan Has Done Her Job Right. SJ Suryah's Performance Is Just Amazing. He Steals The Whole Show. Complete Screenplay is Well Balanced. Interval Scene Is Just A Fire 🔥. Nani And SJSuryah Face of Creates Goosebumps. Storyline is Simple But Executed Very Well. Everybody in The Movie Have Done Their Job Right. Nani as Mass Hero Looks Good. Overall The Movie is A Complete Treat For Commercial Movie Lovers and Nani Fans.

This movie is about a guy who controls his anger to zero with all the circumstances to only explode on a Saturday. This was promise he made for his mother for a very good reason. Nani did a fine job and Vivek Atreya's writing is spot on. His brilliance in connection the dots and bring it table with great execution is commendable. S J Surya is a blast in the movie, this man breaks all the barriers to perform like a super star. His perfection at being a CI Daya is trip not to miss. This film only shines with Surya's touch of a madness, he is true master of acting. This guy must be capitalised to full extent. Background music and a cinematography is top notch. These aspects in the movie are icing on the cake. Again Vivek and Nani brings a blast in to theatre.

First of all Jakes bejoy background score at its peaks, we will get goosebumps in every action scene , he just elevated the movie to next level.

Nani did it again , if a movie is coming to theater from nani then we can go to theaters blindly , his selection of script and directors is too good.

SJ surya , he will definitely dominate the main lead in any movie , his acting, his energy , his aggression all packed into TNT.

We must talk about cinematography , man those visuals are kickass, thos camera angles, set locations , they have taken at most care in every aspect.

And finally the sole of this movie VIVEK ATHREYA, his vision is next level, he has given all the action in 1st half and he showed the drama in 2nd half perfectly balanced the movie with his writing.

Potharu andharu theaters ki potharu.