Telugu’s newest action-thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, starring none other than the one and only Nani, combines forces with a host of talented actors including Priyanka Mohan and SJ Suryah, just to name a few, all under the direction of Vivek Athreya. It has now become one of the most awaited film releases, one of the reasons being that this is the second hit film in a row for Nani with Athreya as well as Mohan. The movie opened with much publicity and the plot, high-octane action, and some really good acting touched the audience.
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Plot Overview
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” is about this guy, Surya played by Nani, and how his life got flipped- turned upside down. The viewers keep guessing in this non-linear narrative where audiences put together the story from many different angles. This film is set with a backdrop of crime and vengeance but within all that, lots of personal and moral dilemmas. The path of Surya crosses with other key players like Charu, played by Priyanka Mohan, and R. Dayanand, played by SJ Suryah, whose roles are also very crucial in the movement of the plot.
Story
In the story of Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, bound by a promise to his mother, Surya controls his anger, letting it loose only on Saturdays against those who had crossed him. A tragic incident sets him on a collision course with the ruthless CI Daya in Sokulapalem. As Surya is trying to hold Daya responsible for his mischief, he encounters the presence of a policewoman, Charulatha (Priyanka Arul Mohan), which introduces some more complexity to the plot. What angered Surya against Daya? At what point does the politician Koormanandam (Murali Sharma) get entangled in this plot? And who exactly is Charulatha? All these questions are answered in due course.
Performance Analysis
Nani, the chameleon of acting, gives yet another amazing performance as Surya. He is great at playing the complexity of his character with rapid transitions from a bloody, intense action scene to a subtle emotional scene. Nani’s charm and on-screen presence, however, make Surya a very likable character and his journey interesting to watch. Would this Saripodhaa Sanivaaram be going to a milestone? let go ahead
SJ Suryah as the antagonist adds another dimension to the film as he plays R. Dayanand. He brings in menace at the right level and heightens the stakes of the story. Suryah manages to do that well, considering his penchant for making the dark shades of his character come across, he would be a perfect adversary to Nani’s Surya. Priyanka Mohan as Charu adds the much-needed emotional anchor and manages to give a good supporting performance to complement the lead pair.
Direction and Screenplay
From Vivek Athreya, who showed his mettle as a director in films like “Ante Sundaraniki”, comes “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.” His way of telling a story is an amalgamation of a suspenseful, action-packed drama rolled into one, never allowing the viewer to get bored during the runtime. Adding to the overall appeal of the film was the very fact that Athreya decided to tell the story in a non-linear narrative-telling style in itself is a challenge the audience will have to go through to piece the story together from different angles.
The screenplay is taut with effective dialogues, bringing so much depth to the characters. Athreya has efficiently balanced action sequences with emotional beats in such a manner that this film is not a no-brainer action film but has a decent narrative element. He gets the best from his actors, and his eye for detail is visible in how he builds the world of the film.
Cinematography and Music
The cinematography of Saripodhaa Sanivaaram by Murali G. deserves special mention in the way the visuals have enchanted the audience. The tone of tension evoked by the light and angles of the camera does a lot of good to the movie in driving home its point. The action has been shot crisply to make it exciting and thorough. The cityscape at night further adds to the edgy feel of the movie, reiterating the noir-like quality of the story.
The music and background in Saripodhaa Sanivaaram score by Jake Bejoy plays a significant role in setting the movie’s mood. The score energetically underlines the action and suspense, giving greater impact to the important scenes. Bejoy’s music speaks volumes about the emotional feel of the characters, and hence the music easily blends into the narrative without disturbing it, turning it out as an audio-visual treat.
Strengths
It scores on many points, making the watching of “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” an exciting proposition in Telugu cinema’s action-thriller genre. Prominent among them is the powerhouse performances in Saripodhaa Sanivaaram that the lead cast, led by Nani and SJ Suryah, have delivered on-screen. Their pairing, and the intensity they put into it, work well to keep their audience’s interest in the movie going.
The storyline of the movie is non-linear, adding an essence of mystery and encouraging participatory viewership by the audience. Also, the film is well-directed by Athreya, and its screenplay effectively intertwined the various sequences that kept the audience in suspense throughout.
Again, the action sequences come as another high point, choreographed with panache and precision. The shooting cinematography and music complement those scenes very well and perfectly blend in together for an undivided visual and emotional appeal.
Weaknesses
“Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” is an awesome movie; yet, it has its downsides. Its storyline is non-linear; hence, a fact that can be somewhat confusing to the audiences, especially those who are used to straightforward movies. Some of the frames in the film stretch out long and tend to go out of place, creating a bad viewing experience.
Besides that, the cast of supporting characters is okay, but most of them are underdeveloped; many of them could have been given more dimensions if their development had been carried out. The story would have been better if the backstories of their characters had deeper insight for establishing a very good background for their motives and actions.
Conclusion
Eventually, “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” is a decent action-thriller working at an entertaining level. Owing to good performances strong, the lead pair Nani and SJ Suryah along with strong direction by Vivek Athreya, the movie is an engaging watch.
For some minor pacing hiccups, it could well have its strengths in telling a story, cinematography, and music to make it worth a watch. A must not to miss, “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” represents a film for lovers of Telugu cinema and all who relish action-packed tales with an element of mystery. It is representative of the times of change in Telugu cinema- harnessed well to present innovation and storytelling in the genre.
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