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 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 (2022)
The film was produced by Suresh Productions, Guru Films, and Kross Pictures—the latter being led by Korean producer , who has been instrumental in bringing Korean stories to Indian screens. Critical Reception: Saakini Daakini: A Power-Packed Female-Led Remake , released
Known for her versatility in films like Brochevarevarura and Vakeel Saab , Thomas delivers an energetic performance as a foodie-turned-fighter trainee. While they are still undergoing rigorous training at
Critics and audiences noted the strong comedic chemistry between the leads in the first half.
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