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Shirdi Sai is a Biopic directed by K Raghavendra Rao, story by Bhaktha Suresh Kumar, and produced by Mahesh Reddy and Girish Reddy under the production company

Shirdi Sai Movie Review

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Review for the film " Shirdi Sai"
Streaming On: Disney+ Hotstar
Runtime: 02 Hours 25 Minutes
Certificate: U
Released: 06-09-2012
Genre: Drama
2 / 5.00
3.52 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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Plot

A solitary man who speaks about peace and harmony uniting Hindus and Muslims and performs miracles, which gave him the title of Shirdi Sai Baba.

Star Performance

Nagarjuna delivers a calm performance and embodies the spiritual master with ease, even his dialogue delivery is of calm tone. The rest of the actors have also done a decent job. Brahmanandam was casted as the comic relief but was it required?

Analysis

The film has a great nuance between its spiritualization and dramatization, it doesn't try to shove its beliefs down the throats. Nagarjuna has again delivered a commendable performance. The rest of the actors except Brahmanandam he’s not bad but his jokes don’t land first why the makers chose to have a comedic sequence, the film is supposed to be a spiritual experience the jokes are lame and not funny not to discount the performance but honestly Brahmanandam was needed in the film. This movie fails to connect. It all seems pretentious, it doesn't have the same magic Sri Ramadesu had. The cinematography is one of the highlights of this film. The music is also well assimilated. The film will be compared to the Vijay Chander’s edition of Sai Baba as both movies portray the same person. Nagarjuna is fantastic in his portrayal and has played the role with conviction. The second half loses its pace but manages to pick up in the last 30 min. Some scenes, let's just say are because of the creative liberty taken by the director. The film will definitely divide the audience but overall Shirdi Sai will be loved by the devotees of Sai Baba and the fans of Nagarjuna.

What's there?

  • Nagarjuna as Sai Baba
  • The acting performances are earnest
  • The cinematography is top-notch

What's not there?

  • The film loses its pace in the second-half
  • The film doesn't create any impact
  • The film would be debatable because of the creative liberty taken by the director.

Verdict

Shirdi Sai is an average film which will divide the audience because of its themes but nonetheless the film will be loved by Nagarjuna’s fans and Sai Baba’s devotees. You can watch it once.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Shirdi Sai"?

Drama


Who directed "Shirdi Sai"?

K. Raghavendra Rao


What is the duration of "Shirdi Sai"?

02 Hours 25 Minutes


When was "Shirdi Sai" released?

06-09-2012

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Shirdi Sai"?

Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ali Basha, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Tanikella Bharani, Sarath Babu, Brahmanandam, Sayaji Shinde, Mohammad Ali, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Edward Sonnenblick, Dipali Dodke, Devendra Dodke, Nagesh Bhonsle, Rujuta Deshmukh, Karuna Bhushan, Vishwas Hannurkar, Meka Srikanth

Storyline


What is the plot of "Shirdi Sai"?

Plot revolves around Drama, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Shirdi Sai"?

2


What are the audience ratings for "Shirdi Sai"?

3.52

Additional


Is "Shirdi Sai" suitable for all ages?

No, it's rated U


Can I watch "Shirdi Sai" online?

No, it will be available soon on Disney+ Hotstar


Who is the editor of "Shirdi Sai"?

Shravan Katikaneni


What is the name of the action director who worked on "Shirdi Sai"?

Srikanth Ramisetty, Bhaskara Raju


What is the name of the costume designer who worked on "Shirdi Sai"?

P. Shekar Babu, Rukmini Krishnan


What is the name of the visual effects company that worked on "Shirdi Sai"?

Madhusudhana Rao Avisa, Sanjay Baghel, Jayadeep Chandran, Praveen Ghanta, Srinivas Janapati, Sudhir Kurupudi, Shaik Lalbabu, Madhu Manala, Melvin Pereira, Vinod Kumar Puppala, Puduri Raghu, Kaithapulla Ramakrishna, Venkat Ramji, Bhaskar Reddy, Tatampudi SrinivasaRaju

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