Saripodhaa Sanivaaram box office collection Day 1: Starts strong with Rs 8.75 crore on opening day

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram

The much-anticipated film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, starring Natural Star Nani and SJ Suryah, finally made its theatrical debut on August 29th and has quickly garnered attention. Directed by Vivek Athreya, this vigilante action thriller has been met with an enthusiastic response from audiences on its opening day, with many lauding its captivating narrative. The film has started off strong at the box office, signaling promising returns.

According to trade website Sacnilk, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram earned an impressive Rs 8.75 crore on its first day, a solid start for the film. The movie recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 53.54% on Thursday, August 29, 2024. It also showed positive performance in other languages, with a 15.16% occupancy in Tamil and 39.00% in Malayalam, reflecting a widespread appeal across different regions.

With a budget reportedly around Rs 90 crore, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram marks Nani's most expensive film to date. Nani plays the role of Surya, a man plagued by uncontrollable anger that only manifests on Saturdays. This unique premise sets the stage for a gripping confrontation between Surya and the corrupt police inspector R. Dayanand, portrayed by SJ Suryah. The intense face-off between these two characters has been one of the film's standout elements, with SJ Suryah's performance as the antagonist receiving widespread acclaim.

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The ensemble cast also includes talented actors like Abhirami, Aditi Balan, Sai Kumar, Murali Sharma, and Ajay, adding depth to the film's narrative.

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Saripodhaa Sanivaaram has been released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, broadening its reach. For audiences outside Telugu-speaking regions, the film has been aptly titled Surya Saturday, ensuring that its intriguing story captivates a diverse audience across India.