In a cinematic showdown at the box office, the Telugu action thriller “Saindhav,” directed by Sailesh Kolanu and featuring Venkatesh Daggubati in the lead role, faced stiff competition on its release day, January 13, 2024. Going head-to-head with films like “Hanu Man” and “Guntur Kaaram” in Telugu states, as well as “Ayalaan” and “Captain Miller” in Tamil Nadu, the movie was released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
According to industry reports from the number-tracking site Sacnilk, “Saindhav” managed to rake in Rs 4 crore on its opening day, falling short of the initial expectation of Rs 10 crore, despite having a strong pre-sale performance of Rs 25 crore. The film’s clash with multiple releases seemed to impact its box office performance.
Following its debut, the movie received mixed reviews from fans and audiences. While some found the storyline to be moderate, many took to Twitter to applaud Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s role as the antagonist, marking his Tollywood debut with a stellar performance.
The slow start at the box office raises questions about the film’s performance during the Pongal holidays, especially given the four-way clash it now faces in theaters. With Nagarjuna’s “Naa Saami Ranga” hitting the screens on January 14, 2024, the competition has intensified.
“Saindhav,” categorized as an action thriller, boasts a star-studded cast, including Venkatesh Daggubati, Shraddha Srinath, Arya, Andrea Jeremiah, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Ruhani Sharma in pivotal roles. The film’s musical score is composed by Santhosh Narayanan.