Savi (film)

Nakul Sachdeva and Savitri Sachdeva (Savi) are an Indian couple living in Liverpool with their son Adi. They lead a happy and peaceful life, with Savi being a housewife, while Nakul works as a construction worker. Nakul has a bad relationship with his boss Stephanie Fowler, who is racist and often humiliates him.

One morning, police arrive, accusing Nakul of murdering his boss Stephanie. Nakul is found guilty and sentenced for life despite pleading not guilty. Savi believes he is innocent though the evidence against Nakul is strong: his fingerprint is on the murder weapon (a fire extinguisher), Stephanie's blood is on his clothes, and he has motive because Stephanie hates him. Nakul narrates a different story: he was passing by the crime scene when he bumped into an unknown man. Stephanie's blood was all over the murderer's clothes and the bump left drops on Nakul's coat. He then saw the fire extinguisher on the road so he placed it back, leaving his fingerprint on it. Nakul claims he remembers he heard a clothes button falling on the ground when the two bumped into each other, so if the button can be found, his narrative shall be proved. However, no evidence is found.

The couple's appeal is also rejected due to lack of evidence. Hope diminishes with time going by. Savi enters financial difficulty as she has no source of income and cannot find a job. She decides to break Nakul out of jail. She visits Joydeep Paul, a notorious criminal who has successfully escaped from jail seven times, for help. Paul suggests the following: arrange fake passports, prepare money, choose a destination that has no extradition treaty with the UK, break him out and flee. Savi begins her planning.

Meanwhile in jail, Nakul is bullied by a drug smuggling ring. They assault him and are put in solitary confinement for one month. They threaten to kill him once they get out unless Nakul withdraws his complaint against them. Nakul refuses. His attackers are about to be released from solitary confinement in three days, making Savi realise she has only three days to execute her plan.

Savi has no other choice to arrange for money in such a short time, so she robs two drug dealers; the ensuing gunfight results in the death of the drug dealers. Police find Savi the suspect and begin the search for her.

A medical team visits the jail everyday to collect the blood samples of all prisoners to monitor their health. Savi sneaks into the medical team's truck and switches Nakul's report with a fake one that says he needs to be hospitalised. The jail sends him to the hospital, where Savi forcefully takes him away at gunpoint. They escape the hospital, and police begin their search.

Police find papers detailing Savi's jailbreak plan at her home. They conclude that the couple is about to fly from Manchester Airport to Marrakesh with fake passports. They rush to Manchester to stop them. However, at the airport, they find out that there is no flight to Marrakesh and the two never showed up to the airport. They realize the couple has left by ferry. Savi had intentionally misled them.

Impressed by Savi's determination and ability to carry out such a big plan, Officer Ayesha Hassan decides to revisit the crime scene of Stephanie's murder to find out why Savi is so motivated. At the scene, she finds a button in the sewer, indicating that Nakul is indeed innocent.

In Chandigarh, India, Nakul’s father receives an invitation from Savi in Bulgaria, revealing that they are now settled there.

Joydeep Paul gets arrested by the police for abetting Savi and her family's escape just as he is about to start a story named Savitri.

{{Cast listing|

• Anil Kapoor as Joydeep Paul (extended cameo appearance)
• Divya Khossla as Savitri "Savi" Sachdeva
• Harshvardhan Rane as Nakul Sachdeva
• Raageshwari Loomba as Simrit
• Mairaj Kakkar as Aditya Sachdev
• Himanshi Choudhry as Ayesha Hassan
• Luke Woolger as Prisioner
• M. K. Raina as Nakul's Father
• Ravi Multani as Airport Security Staff
• Hadelin de Ponteves as Rox
• Jacob Medows as Slim Jim
• Jane Horn as Stephanie Fowler
• Promila Thomas as Simrit’s Mom
• Ollie Booth as Detective John
• Alex Dower as Detective Stevens
• Supreet Bedi as Anu
• Adrian Stretton as Detective Lucus
• Anthony St Clair Cadogan as the Lead Immigration Officer

}}

Announcement of the film came in May 2024, titled Savi - A Bloody Housewife, which is a remake of 2008 French film Anything for Her. The film would be directed by Abhinay Deo, and will feature Divya Khosla, Anil Kapoor, and Harshvardhan Rane. The film is produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar.{{Cite news |title=Divya Khossla to star in 'Savi - A Bloody Housewife' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/divya-khossla-to-star-in-savi-a-bloody-housewife/amp_articleshow/109855101.cms |access-date=30 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Simran |title=Divya Khossla says her actioner Savi is 'unlike anything' she has done before; trailer to be out on this date |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-divya-khossla-says-her-actioner-savi-is-unlike-anything-she-has-done-before-harshvardhan-rane-abhinay-deo-3089675 |access-date=30 November 2024 |website=DNA India |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Savi-A Bloody Housewife Teaser 2: Divya Khossla Leaves Viewers On Edge Of Their Seats |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/savi-a-bloody-housewife-teaser-2-divya-khossla-kumar-leaves-viewers-on-edge-of-their-seats-8881309.html |access-date=30 November 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}} Deo cast Kapoor in the film after working with him on the television series 24.{{cite news |title='Savi' Director Explains How It Was Easy To Convince Anil Kapoor To Accept His Role |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/savi-director-explains-how-it-was-easy-to-convince-anil-kapoor-to-accept-his-role |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Outlook |date=21 May 2024 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521234553/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/savi-director-explains-how-it-was-easy-to-convince-anil-kapoor-to-accept-his-role |url-status=live}}

The film was filmed in secrecy in London.{{cite web |title=Divya Khosla on Savi: A Bloody Housewife for first time: I've not done anything like this |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/divya-khosla-on-savi-a-bloody-housewife-for-first-time-ive-not-done-anything-like-this-exclusive-article-109857348 |access-date=22 May 2024 |website=Times Now |date=5 May 2024 |archive-date=15 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515054816/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/divya-khosla-on-savi-a-bloody-housewife-for-first-time-ive-not-done-anything-like-this-exclusive-article-109857348 |url-status=live}} The entire filming took place in 45 days.{{Cite web |title=Divya Khossla recounts how she shot for 'Savi' in minus 6 deg C for 45 days |url=https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1193956 |access-date=30 November 2024 |website=daijiworld.com |language=en}}

The film was released in theatres on 31 May 2024.{{cite web |title=Divya Khossla And Harshvardhan Rane's 'Savi' Trailer To Release On This Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/divya-khossla-and-harshvardhan-ranes-savi-trailer-to-release-on-this-date-8894609.html |access-date=22 May 2024 |website=News18 |date=17 May 2024 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521194703/https://www.news18.com/movies/divya-khossla-and-harshvardhan-ranes-savi-trailer-to-release-on-this-date-8894609.html |url-status=live}}

The film premiered on Netflix from 26 July 2024.{{cite web |access-date=26 July 2024 |title=Savi OTT Release: When and where to watch Divya Khossla, Anil Kapoor, and Harshvardhan Rane starrer intense action-thriller |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/savi-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-divya-khossla-kumar-anil-kapoor-and-harshvardhan-rane-starrer-intense-action-thriller-1332248 |work=Pinkvilla|date=26 July 2024 }}

{{Infobox album

| name = Savi

| type = soundtrack

| artist = Vishal Mishra, Piyush Shankar, Javed-Mohsin and Arkadeep Karmakar

| released = 28 May 2024{{Cite web |date=28 May 2024 |title=Savi – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/savi/s1b29UbnZHM_ |website=JioSaavn |access-date=1 June 2024 |archive-date=31 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531231858/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/savi/s1b29UbnZHM_ |url-status=live}}

| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| recorded = 2022–2024

| length = 28:25

| language = Hindi

| label = T Series

| producer =

| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio|{{YouTube|BZ_Nh2xS5RM|Savi - Full Album}}

}}

}}

The music for the film is composed by Vishal Mishra, Piyush Shankar, Javed-Mohsin and Arkadeep Karmakar; lyrics are written by Raj Shekhar, Rashmi Virag and Ritajaya Banerjee.

The song "Vada Humse Karo" is the last song sung by singer KK, who died a week after recording it.{{cite news |title=Mukesh Bhatt REVEALS Anil Kapoor and Divya Khossla's film will feature last song by late singer KK |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mukesh-bhatt-reveals-anil-kapoor-and-divya-khosslas-film-will-feature-last-song-by-late-singer-kk/articleshow/110311941.cms |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Outlook |date=21 May 2024 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521220359/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mukesh-bhatt-reveals-anil-kapoor-and-divya-khosslas-film-will-feature-last-song-by-late-singer-kk/articleshow/110311941.cms |url-status=live}}

The first single from the album, "Hum Dum", was released on 10 May 2024.{{cite web |title='Hum Dum' song from 'Savi' out now! Listen to the love track |url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/hum-dum-song-from-savi-out-now-listen-to-the-love-track/110007801 |access-date=22 May 2024 |website=Radio Mirchi |date=10 May 2024 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521194703/https://mirchi.in/stories/music/hum-dum-song-from-savi-out-now-listen-to-the-love-track/110007801 |url-status=live}}

{{Tracklist

| headline = Track listing

| total_length = 28:25

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Humdum

| extra1 = Vishal Mishra

| music1 = Vishal Mishra

| lyrics1 = Raj Shekhar

| length1 = 3:20

| title2 = Vada Humse Karo

| extra2 = KK

| music2 = Piyush Shankar

| lyrics2 = Rashmi Virag

| length2 = 3:30

| title3 = Khol Pinjra

| extra3 = Sunidhi Chauhan

| music3 = Arkadeep Karmakar

| lyrics3 = Ritajaya Banerjee

| length3 = 3:08

| title4 = Vada Humse Karo (Version 2)

| extra4 = KK

| music4 = Piyush Shankar

| lyrics4 = Rashmi Virag

| length4 = 3:25

| title5 = Paas Tere Main

| extra5 = Jubin Nautiyal, Shreya Ghoshal

| music5 = Javed-Mohsin

| lyrics5 = Rashmi Virag

| length5 = 5:05

| title6 = Vada Humse Karo (Sad Version)

| extra6 = Piyush Shankar

| music6 = Piyush Shankar

| lyrics6 = Rashmi Virag

| length6 = 2:39

| title7 = Vada Humse Karo (Reprise)

| extra7 = Piyush Shankar

| music7 = Piyush Shankar

| lyrics7 = Rashmi Virag

| length7 = 3:48

| title8 = O Yaarum

| extra8 = Shreya Ghoshal

| music8 = Arkadeep Karmakar

| lyrics8 = Ritajaya Banerjee

| length8 = 3:30

}}

A critic for Bollywood Hungama rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Savi works due to the plot, performances and an engaging second half."{{cite news |first=Bollywood |last=Hungama |title=Savi Movie Review: SAVI works due to the plot and performances |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/savi/critic-review/savi-movie-review/savi-works-due-to-the-plot-and-performances/ |magazine=Bollywood Hungama |date=30 May 2024 |access-date=31 May 2024 |archive-date=31 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531125510/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/savi/critic-review/savi-movie-review/savi-works-due-to-the-plot-and-performances/ |url-status=live}}{{rating|3.5|5}}

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated 2 stars and wrote, "Anil Kapoor manages to be one of the bright spots of Harshvardhan Rane, Divya Khossla's Film."{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |date=31 May 2024 |title=Savi Review: Anil Kapoor Manages To Be One Of The Bright Spots Of Harshvardhan Rane, Divya Khossla's Film |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/savi-review-anil-kapoor-manages-to-be-one-of-the-bright-spots-of-harshvardhan-rane-and-divya-khosslas-film-2-stars-5786414 |magazine=NDTV |access-date=31 May 2024 |archive-date=26 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726161824/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/savi-review-anil-kapoor-manages-to-be-one-of-the-bright-spots-of-harshvardhan-rane-and-divya-khosslas-film-2-stars-5786414 |url-status=live}}{{rating|2|5}}

Sujay B M of Deccan Herald gave a rating of 4/5 and wrote, "Similar to the Taken series and the Dhrishyam movies (originally Malayalam), the idea of protecting the family, even at the cost of antagonising the law, strikes a chord with the audience. With gripping emotional scenes, witty dialogues and a riveting climax, Savi keeps the audience glued to their seats.{{Cite web |title='Savi' movie review: Gripping crime drama with sterling performances |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/savi-movie-review-gripping-crime-drama-with-sterling-performances-3047060 |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}} Titas Chowdury of News 18 gave a rating 3.5/5 and wrote, "Savi: A Bloody Housewife will perhaps start a new chapter for Divya Khossla, the actor. Though predictable, it definitely deserves a watch for its fresh treatment and sincere attempt at being a clutter-breaker." "{{Cite web |title=Savi Review: Divya Khossla Surprises With Her Acting Chops, Anil Kapoor's Quirky Act Impresses |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/savi-review-divya-khossla-surprises-with-her-acting-chops-anil-kapoors-quirky-act-impresses-8910733.html |access-date=30 November 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}

Vinamra Mathura of Firstpost gave a rating 2.5/5 and wrote, "Anil Kapoor is the highlight of this Divya Khossla-Harshvardhan Rane thriller".{{Cite web |date=31 May 2024 |title='Savi' movie review: Anil Kapoor is the highlight of this Divya Khossla-Harshvardhan Rane thriller |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/savi-movie-review-anil-kapoor-is-the-highlight-of-this-divya-khossla-harshvardhan-rane-thriller-13776968.html/amp |access-date=30 November 2024 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}} Abishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated 3/5 and wrote, "While Savi makes an honest attempt to offer something new in this genre, it ultimately fails to reach the finish line."{{Cite news |title=Savi Movie Review : This jailbreak thriller showcases strong performances and offers engaging moments |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/savi/movie-review/110583319.cms |access-date=12 January 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

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