Saripodha Sanivaaram (2024) :” Only Sanivaaram is New… Remaining Routine“

Director: Vivek Athreya

Starring: Nani, Priyanka Mohan, S. J. Suryah, Aditi Balan, Sai Kumar, Subhalekha Sudhakar

Producers: D. V. V. Danayya

Production House: DVV Entertainment

Music Director: Jakes Bejoy

Cinematography: Murali G

Editor: Karthika Srinivas

Language: Telugu

Genre: Action Drama

Runtime: 2 hours 50 minutes

Plot:

Nani stars as Surya, a man who saves his anger and unleashes it beyond control on Saturdays. The movie follows his journey as he navigates through personal vendettas, with Saturday being the focal point of his wrath and redemption. The plot revolves around the consequences of Surya’s actions and how his ‘Sanivaaram’ sentiment drives the narrative.

Performances:

Nani:

Nani, as usual, delivers a solid performance, bringing his character to life with commercial appeal. He gives his best to the role, but there’s a sense of familiarity in his approach.

S. J. Suryah:

S. J. Suryah steals the show with his stellar performance. His screen presence and dialogue delivery keep the audience engaged, making him the standout performer.

Priyanka Mohan:

Priyanka Mohan’s role is limited, with not much scope for performance. Her portrayal lacks energy, often coming across as subdued.

Sai Kumar:

Sai Kumar, playing the father, does an excellent job. His voice and emotional expressions bring depth to his character, especially in scenes displaying love and concern for his son.

Other Supporting Cast:

The supporting cast performs well, though their roles may remind you of similar characters from other films. They serve their purpose but don’t offer anything new.

Technical Aspects:

Director:

Vivek Athreya manages the drama well, but the script falters, particularly in the second half. The story becomes predictable, with elements reminiscent of the movie Yevadu. The commercial aspects and drama work, but the overall narrative feels routine.

Music Director:

Jakes Bejoy is the standout contributor to the film. His songs are good, and the background score elevates key scenes, making him the savior of the film.

Cinematography:

The cinematography is visually appealing, with some unique shots. However, the fast-forwarding technique used in certain scenes can make the visuals feel cluttered.

Editor:

The editor has done a commendable job in maintaining the film’s pace, though the fast-forwarded clips sometimes contribute to the visual clutter.

Production Values:

The production values are high, with the set designs, especially the village scenes, being well-executed and reflective of the movie’s budget.

Strengths:

• Background Score

• Drama & few dialogues

• First Half

Weaknesses:

• Routine Story

• Second Half Pace

My Personal Take on Cinema:

‘Saripodha Sanivaaram’ is an okayish movie that delivers good drama and action sequences but with a routine story. Vivek Athreya, known for romantic dramas, ventures into commercial cinema this time, but the result is a familiar story, heavily borrowing from Yevadu with a slight twist around the ‘Sanivaaram’ sentiment. Nani has done his job good. S. J. Suryah is the highlight of the film, stealing the show with his performance, while Priyanka Mohan appears disengaged in most scenes. It could have been a much better movie if the story had been approached differently. Overall, Saripodha Sanivaaram is watchable for its great background score and a few dramatic scenes.

Rating: 

2.75/5