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Saakini Daakini(2022)

7.0/10
Telugu115 mins

Saakini Daakini (2022) is a 115-minute Telugu film directed by Sudheer Varma. Starring Regina Cassandra, Nivetha Thomas and Bhanuchander. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office, Saakini Daakini stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.

Director:Sudheer Varma
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Where to watch:
HHotstarfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
16 September 2022
Director
Sudheer Varma
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 55m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Two rookie police officers see a kidnapping happen. They use their training to chase the criminals, leading to a frantic and non-stop adventure.

Two rookie cops. One wild chase.

Film Details

7.0Rating
115Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 September 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsShakini Dhakini · Saakhini Daakhini · Shaakhini Dhaakhini · Shaakini Dhaakini · Saaghini Daaghini · Sakini Dakini · มิดไนท์ รันเนอร์ส · Saakini Daakini

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
justicefriendshipcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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7/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is an official remake of the 2017 South Korean action-comedy 'Midnight Runners'.
  • Actress Regina Cassandra performed many of her own stunts after undergoing special physical training for the role.
  • The movie's working title was 'Lady Police', but it was later changed to 'Saakini Daakini'.
  • Director Sudheer Varma stated he was inspired to adapt the Korean film after seeing its strong female-centric story potential.
  • The film's climax and several action sequences were shot extensively in and around the streets of Hyderabad.
  • It marked the first collaboration between actresses Nivetha Thomas and Regina Cassandra in a lead dual role.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Sricharan Pakala, who used a mix of energetic and emotional themes to match the story's pace.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Saakini Daakini

Frequently Asked Questions