Sanjeevani(2018)
Telugu103 mins
Sanjeevani (2018) is a 103-minute Telugu film directed by Ravi Vide. With a rating of 5.1/10 and a hit verdict at the box office.
Director:Ravi Vide
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Watcho, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- OTT Release Date
- 29 June 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 29 June 2018
- Director
- Ravi Vide
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A group searches for a magical plant that can revive the dead. When they find its location, they are attacked by mysterious creatures. They must now fight to escape alive.
“Seek the cure, become the hunted.”
Film Details
5.1Rating
103Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date29 June 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
JH
JioHotstarFree
No subscription neededAvailable from 29 Jun 2018
WA
WatchoFree
No subscription neededAvailable from 29 Jun 2018
AI
Airtel Xstream PlaySubscription
Included with Airtel plans₹149 / monthAvailable from 29 Jun 2018
YO
YouTubeFree
No subscription neededAvailable from 29 Jun 2018
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sanjeevani' refers to a mythical life-restoring herb from Hindu epics like the Ramayana.
- It was shot extensively in dense forests of Kerala to create an authentic jungle adventure feel.
- Director Mohanakrishna Indraganti initially planned the film as a survival thriller with minimal VFX, but later added creature effects.
- The movie faced delays in post-production due to extensive visual effects work on the supernatural creatures.
- Actress Anisha Ambrose, known for romantic roles, played an action-oriented character for the first time in this film.
- It performed poorly at the box office, ending its theatrical run within a week in most areas.
- The creature designs were inspired by traditional Indian folklore about forest spirits rather than typical Hollywood monsters.