
Sakhiya(2004)
Sakhiya is a 2004 Telugu-language drama film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. The cast includes Tarun, Nauheed Cyrusi, and Lakshmi in lead roles. The story follows Hari, a young man who accepts a mission from a faction leader to bring her daughter back from Switzerland. He falls in love with the daughter during the trip. The faction leader betrays him and plans to use the daughter for revenge against her ex-husband. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and family duty. Its soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma. The film received negative reviews from critics upon release.
Sakhiya is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 2 December 2004
- Director
- Jayanth C. Paranjee
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Hari is desperate for money to save his family. He agrees to bring a faction leader's daughter back from Switzerland. He falls in love with her during the journey. But the leader betrays him and plans to force her daughter into a revenge marriage. Hari must fight to save the woman he loves.
“Love is worth every fight.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sakhiya
Cast reunions in this film: Mani Sharma & M. S. Narayana (11 films together), M. S. Narayana & Banerjee (8 films together), Mani Sharma & Jayanth C. Paranjee (4 films together), M. S. Narayana & Tarun (4 films together), Mani Sharma & Banerjee (2 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Ranganath (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sakhiya' means 'female friend' in Telugu, hinting at the central relationship dynamic.
- Director Jayant Paranji is known for family dramas, but this film blends romance with factionist themes.
- It was shot extensively in and around Hyderabad, capturing the city's urban and rustic settings of the early 2000s.
- The film's music was composed by Koti, who was a frequent collaborator with director Jayant Paranji during that period.
- Actress Sada, who played the female lead, was also a popular television host at the time of the film's release.
- The movie faced competition from several big-budget releases in 2004, affecting its box office performance.
- A subplot involves a financial deal based on trust, reflecting common narrative themes in early 2000s Telugu cinema.
