Saaho
Action-packed thriller with twists and romance
About Saaho
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2h 51m
Cast
Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Pandey, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Arun Vijay, Vennela Kishore, Murli Sharma, Lal, Prakash Belawadi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Tinnu Anand
About Saaho
Saaho is a 2019 Indian action film directed by Sujeeth and produced by UV Creations and T-Series. The film stars Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles, with an ensemble cast including Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Pandey, and Mandira Bedi. Saaho was made with a budget of ₹350 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.
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About
Saaho follows an expansive storyline centered around the power struggle between different criminal organizations. It begins with the demise of the underworld's power figure Roy (Jackie Shroff), which triggers a fierce battle to gain control over his vast fortune. The plot thickens as the main antagonist, played by Neil Nitin Mukesh, enters the scene with his ulterior motives.
The narrative then introduces the character of Ashok Chakravarthy (Prabhas), an undercover agent who is sent to infiltrate the criminal world and expose their illegal activities. Along the way, he encounters Amritha Nair (Shraddha Kapoor), a Mumbai-based crime branch officer, who becomes his ally in the mission to unravel the truth behind Roy's death. Together, they face numerous obstacles, high-speed chases, and explosive action sequences.
Making / Production
Saaho took almost two years to complete and involved extensive production work across multiple locations, including India and several foreign countries. The film features jaw-dropping action sequences, which were carefully choreographed and executed to enhance the overall cinematic experience. The production team utilized cutting-edge visual effects and advanced technology to create a larger-than-life world on the screen.
Actors
- Prabhas as Ashok Chakravarthy: An undercover agent
- Shraddha Kapoor as Amritha Nair: A crime branch officer
- Neil Nitin Mukesh as Devraj: The main antagonist
- Jackie Shroff as Roy: The deceased underworld power figure
- Chunky Pandey as Vinod Thapar: A member of the criminal organization
- Mandira Bedi as Kalki: A member of the criminal organization
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Saaho is Prabhas' first film after the blockbuster Baahubali series.
- The film's action sequences were choreographed by international stunt coordinators, making it a visually stunning experience.
- Saaho features a diverse soundtrack composed by multiple music directors, including Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Ghibran.
- The film's trailer generated immense buzz and received over 100 million views in just 24 hours on YouTube.
Awards
While Saaho did not win any major awards, it was highly anticipated and garnered positive responses from audiences and critics alike for its action-packed sequences and technical brilliance.
Quotes
- "It's a dangerous world out here, but together, we can conquer it." - Prabhas as Ashok Chakravarthy
- "Sometimes, to uncover the truth, you have to step into the darkness." - Shraddha Kapoor as Amritha Nair
- "In this game of power, no one is safe." - Neil Nitin Mukesh as Devraj
Music
Saaho features a diverse soundtrack with songs in various languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The music was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Guru Randhawa, and Badshah, among others. The soundtrack includes high-energy tracks that perfectly complement the film's action-packed narrative.
Soundtrack
- "Psycho Saiyaan" - Sachet Tandon, Dhvani Bhanushali
- "Enni Soni" - Guru Randhawa, Tulsi Kumar
- "Bad Boy" - Badshah, Neeti Mohan
- "Baby Won't You Tell Me" - Shweta Mohan, Alyssa Mendonsa, Ravi Mishra
- "Ye Chota Nuvvunna" - Haricharan Seshadri, Tulsi Kumar
About Saaho
Saaho is an Indian action thriller featuring a massive heist, double-crossing secret agents, and a protagonist battling a powerful crime syndicate.