Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Biography, Drama, Musical
2h 22m · 5 Sept 2012
DOP: S. Gopala Reddy | Writer: Gopalakrishna Paruchuri, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Shirdi Sai is a biographical film based on the life and teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi, depicting his spiritual journey, miracles, and the impact he had on his devotees across religious boundaries.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Portrays Sai Baba with a calm and spiritual demeanor, delivering a sincere and convincing performance.
Srikanth: Supports the narrative with a steady and earnest performance.
Srihari: Provides a strong supporting role with emotional depth.
K Raghavendra Rao: Delivers a solid performance in a pivotal role.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Adds gravitas and intensity to his character.
Srikanth: Contributes light comic relief in an otherwise serious film.
Strengths
Weaknesses
K Raghavendra Rao directs with reverence and devotion, focusing on the spiritual aspects of Sai Baba's life, though the narrative occasionally suffers from a slow pace and conventional storytelling.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated Nagarjuna's performance and the devotional sincerity of the film, though some noted the slow pacing and lack of commercial appeal. The film was generally well received by audiences interested in spiritual biopics.
Final Box-Office Result
Shirdi Sai released on 5 September 2012 (2012).
Shirdi Sai is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Shirdi Sai is available on aha, Google Play, YouTube from 11 September 2023.
Shirdi Sai directed by K Raghavendra Rao.
Shirdi Sai stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Srikanth, Srihari.
Tollybo rates Shirdi Sai 2.75/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Shirdi Sai — Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical, Runtime: 142 minutes, Language: Telugu.
