Shirdi Sai(2012)
Shirdi Sai is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Nagarjuna Akkineni portrays the 19th-century spiritual guru Sai Baba of Shirdi. The film depicts key episodes from Sai Baba's life, including his arrival in Shirdi, his miracles, and his teachings on religious unity. It features a supporting cast including Srikanth, Srihari, Sayaji Shinde, and Sarath Babu. The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. Nagarjuna received critical acclaim for his performance, with many reviewers calling it one of his career best. The film was released worldwide on 6 September 2012 and collected over ₹30 crore at the box office.
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- Theatrical Release
- 6 September 2012
- Director
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A mysterious young man appears in the village of Shirdi. He lives in a broken mosque and performs miracles. He heals the sick, reads minds, and spreads a message of love. But not everyone trusts him. Some villagers try to test him, and one even tries to kill him. Sai Baba must prove that faith and forgiveness are stronger than hate.
“One God. One Love. One Sai.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shirdi Sai
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & Ali (42 films together), Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), Brahmanandam & Meka Srikanth (28 films together), and Akkineni Nagarjuna & Brahmanandam (25 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 45 days, a very fast schedule for a major devotional film.
- Actress Srikanth made her Telugu debut playing a key role, having previously acted in Tamil and Malayalam films.
- It was the first Telugu film to be shot extensively at the real Shirdi Sai Baba temple complex with special permission.
- The movie's climax scene involved over 1,000 junior artists to recreate a large festival gathering.
- Director K. Raghavendra Rao dedicated the film to his mother, a devoted follower of Sai Baba.
- The soundtrack became popular, with the song 'Sai Baba' playing frequently in temples and devotional events.
- Despite being a Telugu film, it was also dubbed and released in Hindi to reach a wider audience across India.