Saaho is an Indian action film written and directed by Sujeeth, released in 2019. Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor are seen in the lead roles in this film. This film is Prabhas’ debut in Hindi cinema and Shraddha Kapoor’s debut in Telugu cinema. Saaho was made with a big budget, costing around ₹325 crores, and was shot in various countries like India, UAE, Austria and Romania. The story of the film is based on the search of two undercover officers who are trying to solve the mystery of a ₹2000 crore robbery and a gang war. This film is a great blend of action, thrill and visual effects. However, the film received mixed responses from critics – while its action and cinematography were appreciated, its story and direction were criticized. Despite this, Saaho performed well at the box office and became one of the biggest South Indian films of the year 2019.
| Title | Saaho |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sujeeth |
| Written by | Sujeeth |
| Produced by | V. Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Pramod Uppalapati |
| Starring | Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, Jackie Shroff, Arun Vijay, Neil Nitin Mukesh |
| Cinematography | R. Madhi |
| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Songs: Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Badshah, Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyScore: Ghibran |
| Production Companies | UV Creations, T-Series |
| Distributed by | AA Films, Yash Raj Films, Phars Film |
| Release Date | 30 August 2019 (India) |
| Running Time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Telugu, Hindi |
| Budget | ₹325 crore (approx. US$45 million) |
| Box Office | ₹419–439 crore (approx. US$59–62 million) |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
Saaho Story
Saaho is an action-thriller film, the story of which is set in a fictitious city called Waji City. This city is ruled by a powerful industrialist and mafia don, Narantak Roy. He dies mysteriously in an accident, which leads to a power struggle in the city. His son, Vishal, was hidden from the world—Vishwak Roy, who is declared as Roy’s successor.
Meanwhile, a theft of ₹2000 crore takes place in Mumbai. To investigate this, undercover police officer Ashok Chakravarthy is appointed, who along with Amrita Nair and other officers, searches for the thief. But a major twist comes when it is revealed that the real Ashok is someone else, and the person in the team is actually a master thief named Saaho.
Saaho dodges the police with the help of his partner David. Later in the story, love blossoms between Saaho and Amrita, but incidents full of deception, mystery and power struggle break them apart many times.
At the end of the film, Saaho reveals his true identity as Siddhant Nandan Saaho, the real son of Narantak Roy. He avenges his father’s death and becomes the new ruler of Waji City.
The story is packed with high-octane action, twists, and grand locations along with heavy use of VFX to leave the audience thrilled.
Movie Review
Saaho is an experience that will thrill every action-lover. Though many critics may call the story weak, the fact is that the scale on which the film has been made is a matter of pride for Indian cinema. Audiences consider it not just a film but a visual fest.
Prabhas has once again proved that he is not just an actor but a complete cinematic experience. After Bahubali, he played his character Saaho as if he is a superhero from that world – smart, mysterious and surprising at every turn. The action scenes are shot so well that it feels like we are watching a Hollywood film but with Indian emotions and culture.
Shraddha Kapoor has beautifully portrayed the innocence, intelligence and bravery in her character. Her and Prabhas’ chemistry looks very cute and fresh on screen. Shraddha’s acting has always been impressive and in this film too, she has given a new energy.
The supporting cast like Arun Vijay, Chunky Pandey, Murali Sharma, and Mandira Bedi bring life to their characters. Mandira Bedi’s role was small but the intensity in her eyes and expressions impressed the audience. Chunky Pandey has created a new identity as a villain.
The music of the film is another big strength. Composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa and Badshah have created an album that leaves an impact in every language—Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The songs are not only beautiful but also maintain the pace of the film.
Director Sujeeth may be young but the way he has handled such a big project is commendable. The twists and turns keep the audience hooked and the climax of the film ends with a tremendous revelation, which takes the film to another level.
Verses from the Bhagavad Gita have also been used in the film, which further increases its depth and emotional connection.
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Conclusion
Saaho is a high-stakes action thriller that keeps the audience captivated with its stunning visuals, powerful action sequences and catchy music. Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor make a perfect pair on screen while the rest of the cast has also done justice to their characters. Though the story may seem complicated and unrealistic at some places, the presentation is so brilliant that the audience can overlook it. If you want to watch a film full of action, thrill and great music, then Saaho is definitely worth watching. It is a complete entertainment package.
