
Saakini Daakini(2022)
Telugu115 minsdirect-to-OTT
Saakini Daakini (2022) is a 115-minute Telugu film directed by Sudheer Varma. Starring Bhanuchander, Chammak Chandra and Nellore Sudharshan. With a well-received audience rating of 7.0/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office.
Director:Sudheer Varma
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 16 September 2022
- Director
- Sudheer Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
justicefriendshipcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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BhanuchanderActor
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Chammak ChandraActor
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Nellore SudharshanActor
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Ravi VarmaActor
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Kabir Duhan SinghActor
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Regina CassandraDaamini
→#7
Nivetha ThomasShalini
→#8
#9R
RJ HemantActor
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Lahari ShariActor
→#10
#11P
PrudhvirajActor
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Sudheer VarmaDirector
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D
Daggubati Suresh BabuCrew
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Akshay PoollaCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Saakini Daakini
Cast reunions in this film: Sudharshan & Kabir Duhan Singh (2 films together), and Richard Prasad & Sudheer Varma (2 films together).
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.