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Saakshyam(2018)

7.1/10
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

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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.

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