'Saakini Daakini' review: A fairly enjoyable buddy-cop thriller
Saakini Daakini (2022) is a Telugu action-comedy directed by Sudheer Varma, functioning as an official remake of Midnight Runners with a female-led cast. Starring Regina Cassandra and Nivetha Thomas as police trainees, the film blends comedic training sequences with a gritty, action-oriented investigation into a medical mafia. Critics noted the strong performances of the leads while highlighting a shift in tone between the film's two halves. Read the review from The Times of India .