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2022 · Prime Video premiere · Tamil · 2h 18m · Crime, Action, Drama, Romance · CBFC A
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Filmi Score
Good
6 reviews
64
3 very good2 good1 mixed
What the critics say
Critics agree Keerthy Suresh and Selvaraghavan's performances and the striking visuals carry Saani Kaayidham, but many call the violence indulgent and torture-porn-like, the antagonists one-note, and the revenge story predictable.
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45
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Saani Kaayidham: quick answers
Box office, where to watch and what critics said — from the same data as the page.
What is Saani Kaayidham's OTT release date?
Saani Kaayidham arrived on OTT on 6 May 2022 on Prime Video in India.
Where can I watch Saani Kaayidham?
Saani Kaayidham is streaming on OTT: Prime Video (India, the US, the UK and Canada) and MX Player (India). It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video (India). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Saani Kaayidham?
Saani Kaayidham has a Filmi Score of 64 (Good), the mean of 6 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 45 (The News Minute) to 78 (The Hindu). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
The Audience Score appears once three readers’ reviews have been read under the rubric — built from what people write, never from the rating numbers.
