Ahead of Nani’s action thriller, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram by Vivek Athreya is all set to release worldwide on August 29, here’s what the Telugu movie industry is going to be all abuzz about. Let’s consider a few reasons this film could be a blockbuster.
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram First Day Collection:
22 Crore gross worldwide
10 Crore gross Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana
Overseas: 8.8 Crore gross
Pan india: 13.2 Crore gross
The film has collected a decently good amount of ₹8.75 crore on the first day. This is a good start and reflects the enthusiasm of the audience towards this vigilante action thriller.
Occupancy rate: Overall Telugu occupancy for the movie stood at 53.54% on August 29, 2024. Other than this, it is faring decently in Tamil at 15.16% and Malayalam at 39.00% on the very same day.
Unique Plotline: Nani plays Surya, a man whose anger gets the better of him on Saturdays. An intense confrontation with the corrupt police inspector, R. Dayanand, played by SJ Suryah, is an added attraction to the movie.
Global Potential: Opening impressively, “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram” is expected to inch past ₹22 crore gross worldwide, inclusive of a strong US response.
Nani’s Career-Defining Role Set in a High Octane Action Film:
- Nani, who is riding high on success, plays Surya, who reportedly has a short fuse and saves his fury for Saturdays.
- The promising, career-defining performance by Nani can be summed up in one word: the interesting trailer filled with adrenaline.
- The character is quite deep, laced with a traumatic childhood incident, with action values at optimum highs.
Pan-Indian Success with Releases in Different Languages:
- Saripodhaa Sanivaaram isn’t a regional outing. It has been dubbed in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, titled as “Surya Saturday.”
- This has increased the prospects of the movie in a wide range of linguistic circles, hence increasing the possibilities of its successful run at the box office.
Star-studded Cast and Engaging Plot:
- Priyanka Arul Mohan and SJ Suryah bring magic alongside Nani for key roles in the movie.
- SJ Suriya as corrupt Police Inspector Dayanand sets the stage to an interesting clash.
Racy Screenplay with Intense Action and Emotion:
While it has a good buzz in every region of the country, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is projected to gross anywhere between ₹15 to ₹20 crore for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone on opening day. The film has crossed the $325K mark already in pre-sales in North America, with more time remaining ahead of the premieres.