Director: Abhinay Deo
Cast: Divya Khossla, Harshvardhan Rane, Anil Kapoor and others
Where: In theatres near you
Rating: 3.5 stars
When Delhi Belly (2011) was introduced to the industry, it garnered much attention from all over and filmmaker Abhinay Deo became the next big thing. Followed by which, he continued and tried his formulaic way of telling chase-thrillers — Force 2, 24 (TV Series), Game, Blackmail etc. With Savi, he brings a rescue drama that is an adaptation of an English film but moreover, it’s based on the Indian concept of Sati Savitri.
Savi aka Savitri Sachdeva (Divya Khossla), a housewife turns into a rebel when her husband Nakul (Harshvardhan Rane) gets jailed for a murder he gets accidentally involved in. Savi then decides to save her husband with the help of ex-convict turned bestseller author Joydeep Paul (Anil Kapoor). Will Savi succeed?
Abhinay designs his plot consciously but it looks very convenient, however, quite engaging. His main protagonist indulges in a jailbreak learning session, rash car driving in the lanes of Liverpool, gun firing, breaking bones and lot more — all of it solely shouldered by Divya.
Savi is interestingly executed but there are a couple of loopholes in the narrative that cause turbulence here and there. Savi might look like an intelligent film but Abhinay gives an easier closure, to both characters and the plot line.
For Divya, who is constantly trying to stand out with her roles, Savi is an experiment that she has somehow managed. Although, she is getting better with each film, her dialogue delivery is a little let down. Harshvardhan Rane is good as usual and makes his presence felt throughout. Anil Kapoor has an interesting role and he also gives comic relief to the film. 90’s pop singing sensation Raageshwari also made her comeback and is noticeable in merely two scenes.
Savi is a modern-day thriller that is enjoyable but travels midway between logic and entertainment.
