Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, starring Nani and SJ Suryah, released on August 29, 2024, was highly anticipated across five languages. Directed by Vivek Athreya, this action-packed film had impressive pre-release buzz, particularly in the USA, where it became Nani’s 10th film to cross the $1 million mark in earnings. However, the film’s performance in India has been unexpectedly slow.
The movie’s story revolves around Surya, a man who fights injustice only on Saturdays, helping villagers in Sokulapalem against a corrupt cop, Inspector R. Dayanand. Nani’s portrayal of Surya and SJ Suryah’s intense role as the antagonist has been praised by critics and audiences alike. Despite the positive reviews, the box office numbers in India are modest.
On its first day, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram grossed approximately ₹9 crore across all languages. However, there was a notable drop on the second day, with collections around ₹6.13 crore. By the third day, predictions indicate a further decline to about ₹0.27 crore, bringing the estimated total to ₹15.4 crore by the end of the opening weekend.
Produced by DVV Danayya with a budget of ₹90 crore, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is Nani’s most expensive film to date. The movie features an ensemble cast, including Priyanka Mohan, Murali Sharma, Aditi Balan, and Sai Kumar, adding depth to the story. Jakes Bejoy composed the music, and Murali G. handled the cinematography, contributing to the film’s technical strengths.
While the film is performing well internationally, particularly in the USA, it remains to be seen whether the collections in India will pick up in the coming days. The weekend will be crucial for the movie’s overall success at the domestic box office.
