Saakini Daakini (2022) Official

The film shifts from a lighthearted training-school comedy to a gritty, suspenseful thriller in its latter half.

One of the film's standout sequences is a second-half brawl in a restaurant where the two trainees face off against a group of traffickers, a scene praised for being more grounded and believable than typical male-centric action scenes. Production and Reception Saakini Daakini (2022)

Saakini Daakini: A Power-Packed Female-Led Remake , released in 2022, is a Telugu-language action-comedy thriller that broke away from traditional "commercial" Indian cinema norms by placing two female leads at the center of high-stakes investigative action. Directed by Sudheer Varma, the film is an official adaptation of the 2017 South Korean hit Midnight Runners . The Storyline The film shifts from a lighthearted training-school comedy

Critics and audiences noted the strong comedic chemistry between the leads in the first half. Directed by Sudheer Varma, the film is an

Known for her versatility in films like Brochevarevarura and Vakeel Saab , Thomas delivers an energetic performance as a foodie-turned-fighter trainee.

By featuring women in roles typically reserved for male stars, Saakini Daakini added to the growing trend of female-centric narratives in the Telugu film industry .

When their attempts to get immediate help from local law enforcement fail due to bureaucratic red tape, the duo decides to take matters into their own hands. Their amateur investigation leads them into the dark underbelly of a dangerous human trafficking and organ-harvesting ring.