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Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya
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A quirky and ambitious private detective from a small town runs his own agency named Fictional Detective Services. He prides himself on his sharp mind and dedication to justice, even for minor cases. His big break arrives when he stumbles upon a mysterious dead body near a railway track. What begins as a simple investigation quickly spirals into a complex web of conspiracy involving interstate crime and powerful figures. Using his wits and unorthodox methods, the detective finds himself in over his head but determined to solve the case and prove his mettle.
Details
- Director
- Swaroop RSJ
- Writers
- Naveen Polishetty, Swaroop RSJ
- Studio
- Swadharm Entertainment
- Released
- 21 June 2019
- Country
- India
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 144 min
- Awards
- 5 wins, 5 nominations
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Awards & nominations
See all 10 →5 wins from 10 nominations across 4 ceremonies
| Critics Choice Film Awards 2020 | Best Film | Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya | Nominee |
| Critics Choice Film Awards 2020 | Best Director | Swaroop | Nominee |
| Critics Choice Film Awards 2020 | Best Writing | Swaroop, Naveen Polishetty | Nominee |
| SIIMA Awards 2021 | Best Actor – Telugu | Naveen Polishetty | Nominee |
| SIIMA Awards 2021 | Best Debut Director – Telugu | Swaroop RSJ | Winner |
| Sakshi Excellence Awards 2021 | Best Debut Director | Swaroop | Winner |
| Zee Cine Awards Telugu 2020 | Best Film – Special mention | Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya | Winner |
| Zee Cine Awards Telugu 2020 | Best Debut director | Swaroop | Winner |
Awards from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
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×Full cast — Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya
×10 awards — Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya
×| Best Director | Swaroop | Nominee |
| Best Film | Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya | Nominee |
| Best Writing | Swaroop, Naveen Polishetty | Nominee |
| Best Debut director | Swaroop | Winner |
| Best Film – Special mention | Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya | Winner |
| Best Find of the year | Naveen Polishetty | Winner |
| Best Screenplay | Swaroop, Naveen Polishetty | Nominee |
| Best Debut Director – Telugu | Swaroop RSJ | Winner |
| Best Actor – Telugu | Naveen Polishetty | Nominee |
| Best Debut Director | Swaroop | Winner |