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Saakini Daakini(2022)

7.0/10
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
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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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions