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CSI Sanatan(2023)

4.7/10
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

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Cast & Crew

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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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Siva Shankar DevDirector
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Shekar GanganamoniCrew
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Nandini Rai, Divya in CSI Sanatan
Nandini RaiActor
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Vasanthi KrishnanActor
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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

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