The Telugu thriller, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, starring Nani and Priyanka Mohan, has had a successful opening weekend at the box office. The film, directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by DVV Entertainment, collected a total of ₹23.59 crore in its first four days of release, marking a strong start for the movie.
The film saw a significant jump in its earnings on its third day, recording a net collection of ₹8.74 crore, a 49.40% increase from its previous day’s collection of ₹5.85 crore. This strong performance can be attributed to positive word-of-mouth and audience reception, further solidifying the film’s success.
The Telugu 2D version of the movie earned ₹8.25 crore, while the Tamil version clocked an earning of ₹4900 lakh, highlighting the film’s appeal beyond its original language. This demonstrates the strong appeal of the film’s storyline and the performance of the leading actors, attracting audiences across different language markets.
The movie also witnessed a high occupancy rate in theaters across India. On its third day, August 31, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram had an overall occupancy of 56.16%. Hyderabad saw the highest occupancy, with theaters filled at 82% for night shows, 71% in the evening, and 61% in the afternoon. Chennai followed with 61.75% occupancy across 95 shows, while Delhi-NCR recorded a 60% occupancy for 17 screenings. This strong theater attendance reflects the audience’s enthusiasm for the film and its ability to draw large crowds.
The movie, which released on August 30th, features a star-studded cast including Nani, Priyanka Mohan, SJ Suryah, Abhirami, Aditi Balan, P Sai Kumar, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Murali Sharma, and Ajay Ghosh. The film’s appeal extends beyond its original Telugu release, as it has also been released in four languages including Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, further widening its reach and potential audience.
Nani, who plays the role of Surya in the film, shared his perspective on the challenging nature of the role, stating that it was not as demanding as one might expect despite the complex plot. He emphasized that challenging roles for him are those that he personally cannot relate to, requiring him to focus on every detail. He acknowledged the director’s skill in building and executing such a complex story, highlighting the film’s creative merit.
With a strong opening weekend, positive audience response, and widespread release, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram appears poised for a successful run at the box office. Its engaging storyline, stellar cast, and impressive direction seem to have resonated with audiences, setting the stage for a potentially fruitful run.
