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Savitri(2016)

5.4/10
Telugu128 mins

Savitri (2016) is a 128-minute Telugu film directed by Pavan Sadineni . With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Savitri stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2016.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 April 2016
Director
Pavan Sadineni
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 8m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

Savitri loves weddings. While traveling to Shirdi after her engagement, she meets a doctor named Rishi on the train, and he falls for her. Later, Rishi's parents arrange his marriage to a girl he has never met, and he rejects the match—not knowing the bride is actually Savitri.

A wedding-bound girl meets her groom by chance.

Film Details

5.4Rating
128Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 April 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Savitri' is a nod to the legendary Telugu actress Savitri, known for her iconic roles in classic films.
  • Director Pavan Sadineni made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several projects.
  • Actress Anu Emmanuel, who played Savitri, was only 18 years old during the film's shooting, making it one of her early roles.
  • The song 'Neeve Neeve' from the soundtrack became a popular hit and was widely shared on social media platforms at the time.
  • Parts of the film were shot in Shirdi, a real pilgrimage town in Maharashtra, to authentically depict the train journey scenes.
  • The film's plot is loosely inspired by classic mistaken-identity romantic comedies common in Indian cinema from earlier decades.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the movie performed moderately well in rural areas due to its simple, family-oriented storyline.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Savitri

Frequently Asked Questions