CSI Sanatan(2023)
Telugu130 mins
When a buisness tycoon Vikram Chakravarthi gets murdered, CSI Sanatan known for his genius crime-solving abilities is appointed to investigate. Sanatan shortlists five employees as suspects but soon the case takes a turn that shocks the nation.
Director:Siva Shankar Dev
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 2023
- Director
- Siva Shankar Dev
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
A
Aadi SaikumarSanatan
→#2
#3M
Misha NarangSudiksha
→B
Bhupal RajuSanjay Kumar
→#4A
Ali RezaRudra
→#5Madhusudhan RaoRajavaradhan
→#6Nandini RaiDivya
→#7
T
Tarak PonnappaVikram Chakravarthi
→#8
#9V
Vasanthi KrishnanLasya
→Ravi PrakashShankar
→#10K
KhayyumActor
→#11
S
Siva Shankar DevDirector
→#12
A
Ajay SrinivasCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for CSI Sanatan
Cast reunions in this film: Ravi Prakash & Aadi Saikumar (2 films together).
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.