
Saakshyam(2018)
Telugu166 mins
Saakshyam (2018) is a 166-minute Telugu film directed by Srivaas. With an audience rating of 7.1/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Saakshyam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2018.
Director:Srivaas
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 27 Jul 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 27 July 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 15 September 2018
- Director
- Srivaas
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A group of people commit terrible crimes, believing no one saw them. However, the five elements of nature itself witnessed their acts. These forces combine to seek revenge, leaving the criminals to face nature's unstoppable fury.
“Nature sees everything. And it's angry.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
166Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date15 September 2018
Also Known AsSaakshayam · Pralay The Destroyer
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Saakshyam' means 'witness' in Sanskrit, directly linking to the plot's theme of nature as an observer.
- Director Sriwass stated the film was inspired by the concept of 'Pancha Bhoota' or the five classical elements in Hindu philosophy.
- The movie's visual effects were handled by multiple studios to create the supernatural elements representing earth, water, fire, air, and space.
- Actress Pooja Hegde, who played the female lead, had to perform several action sequences despite the film being her first major action-oriented role.
- The film's climax, involving a large-scale natural disaster, was shot extensively using green screen technology over many weeks.
- It was released alongside another major Telugu film, resulting in a competitive box office opening weekend.
- The soundtrack, composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar, included a theme song specifically dedicated to the five elements of nature.










