
CSI Sanatan(2023)
Telugu130 mins
CSI Sanatan (2023) is a 130-minute Telugu film directed by Siva Shankar Dev. Starring TV5 Kumar, Khayyum and Sanjay Reddy. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, CSI Sanatan stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.
Director:Siva Shankar Dev
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 2023
- Director
- Siva Shankar Dev
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A business tycoon is murdered, so a brilliant investigator named Sanatan is put on the case. He narrows it down to five employees as suspects. The investigation then takes a shocking turn that stuns the entire country.
“Five suspects. One murder. A twist that shook a nation.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
130Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date10 March 2023
Also Known AsAadi 21 · C.S.I. Sanatan · C. S. I. Sanatan · C. S. I. Sanathan · C.S.I. Sanathan
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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TV5 KumarActor
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KhayyumActor
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Sanjay ReddyActor
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TV5 RojaActor
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Shiva KarthikActor
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Chaganti SantaiahActor
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#8S
Siva Shankar DevDirector
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Shekar GanganamoniCrew
→#9
Nandini RaiActor
→#10
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Vasanthi KrishnanActor
→#11
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Aneesh SolomonMusic
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Trivia
- The film's title character CSI Sanatan is a rare Telugu protagonist inspired by forensic scientists, not just police officers.
- Director Siva Shankar Dev reportedly studied real forensic case files to make the investigation scenes feel authentic.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Visakhapatnam, using the city's urban landscape to create a gritty atmosphere.
- Actor Sampath Raj, who plays a key role, had to undergo brief training to handle mock forensic tools convincingly.
- The plot's structure of five suspects trapped in a business setting draws loose inspiration from classic 'whodunit' chamber plays.
- Despite being a crime thriller, the film includes subtle thematic nods to the concept of 'sanatan' (eternal) dharma or duty.
- The cinematographer used a distinct blue-and-grey color palette throughout to visually emphasize the cold, analytical nature of the investigation.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in CSI Sanatan
Shankar-Sanatan2 films →
