is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language vigilante action thriller film[5] written & directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment.
The film stars Nani, S. J. Suryah and Priyanka Mohan, alongside Abhirami Gopikumar, Aditi Balan, P. Sai Kumar,Mime Madhu, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Murali Sharma and Ajay Ghosh.
Surya's anger leads to a conflict at Bhadra's wedding, resulting in her severing all ties with him and taking a job as a teacher at a school.
Her superior CI Dayanand "Daya" harbors resentment towards the residents as he believes that they played a role in his brother Koormanand's victory in the local corporate elections whom he hates.
While Charulatha watches, Surya distracts Daya by throwing petrol under his car to make it look like a leak, allowing the woman to escape.
Charulatha befriends Surya and soon notices that someone is targeting her aggressors on Saturdays, including Daya's assistant and confidant SI Sudhakar "Sudha".
As their relationship develops, Sankaram advises Surya to come clean about being the Saturday vigilante, warning that if Charulatha hears it from someone else, she might feel betrayed.
On Saturday morning as Charulatha drives Daya to the temple, Sankaram sedates Surya with sleeping pills after learning about his plans from his journal and fearing for his safety.
Although Surya manages to save his family and Koormanand from Daya in time, Bhadra demands that he abandon his Saturday rule if their relationship is to continue.
Despite Surya's denials, Daya and Koormanand escalate their aggression, attacking everyone in Sokulapalem and warning them to bring back any workers, who have migrated within the next two days.
Surya rushes to Charulatha's house, learns her true identity as Kallu, and arrives at Sokulapalem, where he finds her injured and the terrified residents.
According to Sankaram, after learning about the circumstances, Bhadra decided that Surya's rage was warranted and permitted him to act for the day by their mother's statements.
[18] Saripodhaa Sanivaaram was released on 29 August 2024 in Telugu along with its dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada titled Surya's Saturday.
"[23] Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Nani and Vivek Athreya's second collaboration has all the highs of the quintessential mass masala entertainer, but it also comes with its fair share of lows.
"[26] The Hans India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is a well-executed action drama that succeeds in delivering powerful performances and a gripping narrative.
While the film's pacing could have been improved, the strong performances by Nani and SJ Suryah, along with the compelling story, make it a worthwhile watch.
"[27] Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is a watchable vigilante action drama that has been made as a semi-comedy.
"[29] Manoj Kumar R of Desimartini gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Vivek Athreya attempts to create a quintessential Telugu action drama but seems to falter in a genre that doesn't play to his strengths.
"[30] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Director Vivek Athreya's fine writing makes ‘Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’ a nuanced action drama, accentuated by performances of Nani and SJ Suryah.