Savitri(2016)
Savitri is a 2016 Telugu action romantic-comedy film directed by Pavan Sadineni. It stars Nara Rohit and Nanditha Raj in the lead roles. The story follows Savitri, a young woman obsessed with marriage, and Rishi, a man who falls in love with her after rejecting an arranged match. Set in a traditional Telugu village, the film explores love, family approval, and persistence. It is a modern adaptation of the Indian folktale Savitri and Satyavan. The film received mixed reviews for its slow pace but was noted for its lighthearted tone. It was released in theaters on 31 March 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- aha, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 April 2016
- Director
- Pavan Sadineni
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Savitri dreams of marriage her whole life. Her family chooses Rishi as her groom. But Rishi rejects the match and falls for Savitri without knowing who she is. Now he must win over her angry father and the entire family to marry the girl of his dreams.
“Love is a wedding waiting to happen.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Savitri
Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Vennela Kishore (24 films together), Ravi Babu & Posani Krishna Murali (3 films together), and Posani Krishna Murali & Nara Rohit (2 films together).
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.
