Saakshyam(2018)
A group of people commit unspeakable crimes and are confident of getting away with it since there are no witnesses. But nature is witness to their crimes and when all five elements of nature combine to take revenge, can they survive against its wrath?
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- OTT Release Date
- 27 July 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 15 September 2018
- Director
- Srivaas
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- 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.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Saakshyam
Cast reunions in this film: Vennela Kishore & Brahmaji (10 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Vennela Kishore (8 films together), Sarath Kumar & Meena (7 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmaji (7 films together), Sarath Kumar & Vennela Kishore (3 films together), and Pooja Hegde & Brahmaji (3 films together).
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.