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
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)
The plot follows two police trainees from different backgrounds—Sakini (played by ) and Dakini (played by Regina Cassandra ). While they are still undergoing rigorous training at the police academy, they witness a girl being kidnapped late at night. Saakini Daakini: A Power-Packed Female-Led Remake , released
Critics and audiences noted the strong comedic chemistry between the leads in the first half. Production and Reception The plot follows two police
Cassandra plays a character obsessed with hygiene and discipline, providing a sharp contrast to Shalini.
Known for her versatility in films like Brochevarevarura and Vakeel Saab , Thomas delivers an energetic performance as a foodie-turned-fighter trainee.
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
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
The plot follows two police trainees from different backgrounds—Sakini (played by ) and Dakini (played by Regina Cassandra ). While they are still undergoing rigorous training at the police academy, they witness a girl being kidnapped late at night.
Critics and audiences noted the strong comedic chemistry between the leads in the first half.
Cassandra plays a character obsessed with hygiene and discipline, providing a sharp contrast to Shalini.
Known for her versatility in films like Brochevarevarura and Vakeel Saab , Thomas delivers an energetic performance as a foodie-turned-fighter trainee.