Saripodhaa Sanivaaram movie review: Vivek Athreya, Nani and SJ Suryah deliver an entertaining Saturday story

Nani in ‘Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’
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In a scene within the Telugu motion drama Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (Surya’s Saturday in different languages), written and directed by Vivek Athreya, a person on the mercy of a ruthless Circle Inspector pleads to be let off, citing that he has two youngsters to look after. What occurs within the subsequent jiffy on this movie starring Nani, SJ Suryah and Priyanka Arul Mohan exemplifies what makes this movie stand out from the common potboilers. The cop asks for extra particulars and gauges the connection the person shares along with his two sons. One thing he says quickly after offers us an perception into the cop’s previous and the context for his skewed character. In a much less nuanced movie, a person pleading for mercy would have been a secular, oft-seen scene. The sharp writing and eye for element elevate Saripodhaa… from an everyday vigilante story, subverting cliches and making the drama engrossing.

The broad story of Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is that of Surya (Nani), main an odd life as an insurance coverage agent from Monday to Friday, and unleashing his anger on Saturdays. A backstory causes this Saturday fixation. When he witnesses injustice, he doesn’t let it go. He bides his time and units issues proper on Saturdays. It’s a matter of time earlier than he crosses paths with police officer Dayanand (SJ Suryah), who unleashes his anger on hapless folks of the fictional locality Sokulapalem. The romance between Surya and the newly-appointed cop Charulatha (Priyanka Arul Mohan) provides one other layer of intrigue to this battle.

The movie has all of the staples of a mainstream motion entertainer — a hero introduction, pulsating motion sequences, a formidable antagonist and the facility wrestle of excellent versus evil. Venturing into an motion drama for the primary time, Vivek brings his trademark skills — the knack of giving most of his characters a particular arc, subtly reinforcing a wholesome gender equation and never taking the viewers with no consideration — all of which make a distinction.

The 175-minute movie is split into chapters — the prologue, the flip, the knot, the crossroads, disguise and search, and redemption. Anger pervades as a temper by the narrative. The parts that includes Abhirami because the mom anchors the narrative. It’s simple to know the place Surya’s sense of social justice stems from. The cussed nature runs within the household, significantly with the sister, Bhadra (Aditi Balan), whereas the daddy, Sankaram (Sai Kumar), tries to take care of the stability within the household.

Simply as Surya’s world is established properly with subplots that specify the ramification of his anger on his private relationships and on others he crosses paths with, sufficient thought has additionally gone into constructing the world of the antagonist. The reasoning of Dayanand’s misplaced anger and his relationship along with his brother Kurmanand (Murali Sharma), laced with darkish humour, units the stage for issues to observe.

In comparison with the heavy-duty tales that outline the protagonist and the antagonist, the characterisation of Charulatha might sound much less fascinating. However her character, regardless of being susceptible and relatively meek, additionally pushes the narrative ahead.

The movie has its massive moments, set to a pulsating music rating by Jakes Bejoy and picturised with brooding depth by Murali G. The usage of the crimson scarf and the recurring motif of crimson for anger are welcome additions. Maybe the title Surya, the headband as a remembrance of the mom, his anger points and Surya’s girl love wanting no violence and confrontations are delicate nods to Mani Ratnam’s Thalapathy. The likelihood can’t be dominated out, contemplating Vivek Athreya and Nani are the filmmaker’s fanboys. Early on, a scene on a sandy seaside that includes a younger mom and her baby perched on a picket log is also interpreted as a unconscious nod to Kannathil Muthamittal.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram teems with characters — performed by Murali Sharma, Ajay, Ajay Ghosh, Harshavardhan, Jeevan Kumar and others — who make their presence felt. In a passing scene, a mom teaches a woman to prepare dinner however gently asks her to deal with it like simply one other ability and never restrict herself to the kitchen when she grows up. A sister who doesn’t cow down simply is aware of when to take a special strategy. A father who cooks, cleans and dotes on his youngsters additionally will get his ‘mass’ moments. The hero, matter-of-factly, turns into the pillion rider whereas the lady takes cost. Abhirami brings a quiet dignity to her half; Sai Kumar is sure-footed as the daddy. Vishnu Oi might have been used higher although.

Then, there are the finer particulars which might be used on the proper time for the twists and turns. Be careful for a younger boy and his sense of time. Additionally take note of a personality and his ‘mistaken judgement’. There’s a lot to savour. The underlying humour, even throughout the massive clashes, provides to the leisure quotient with out taking the stress away. The meta references to Eega additionally gel with the proceedings.

If there’s a gripe, it has to do with the climax portion. The movie tries its finest to not find yourself showcasing its hero as a saviour. There’s insistence on folks having to face up for themselves. The Krishna-Satyabhama and Narakasura reference is fantastically reinterpreted at this juncture. Nevertheless, the section might have been written higher.

The writing is the spine of the movie and is accentuated by the effortlessly winsome efficiency of SJ Suryah because the maniac and the ever-dependable Nani along with his simmering, managed rage. Suryah will get among the finest scenes and features and his mere presence conveys his menacing perspective. Nani’s is a extra calibrated efficiency, shifting between the person subsequent door and a vigilante hero who can also be emotionally rooted.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is what we get when superb writing infuses life into an outdated vigilante drama. It’s pleasant for essentially the most half with some riveting segments.