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{{short description|2023 Telugu film by Sivashankar Dev}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = CSI Sanatan
| image = CSI Sanatan.jpg
| caption =
| director = Sivashankar Dev
| producer = {{plainlist|* Ajay Srinivas
* Chaganti Santaiah}}
| writer = Sivashankar Dev
| screenplay = {{plainlist|* Chaganti Santaiah
* Sivashankar Dev}}
| starring = {{plainlist|* [[Aadi Saikumar]]
* Misha Narang
* [[Nandini Rai]]
* Tarak Ponnappa}}
| music = Aneesh Solomon
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|3|10}}
| cinematography = Ganganamoni Shekar
| editing = Amar Reddy
| runtime = 130 minutes
| studio = Chaganti Productions
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''CSI Sanatan''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Telugu-language]] [[crime thriller film]] written and directed by debutant Sivashankar Dev and produced by Ajay Srinivas under Chaganti Productions. It stars [[Aadi Saikumar]]<ref name="relase">{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/aadi-sai-kumars-csi-sanatan-releasing-on-friday-in-more-than-300-theatres|title=Aadi Sai Kumar's CSI Sanatan releasing on Friday in more than 300 Theatres|work=Telangana Today|access-date=3 June 2023|archive-date=3 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603075612/https://telanganatoday.com/aadi-sai-kumars-csi-sanatan-releasing-on-friday-in-more-than-300-theatres|url-status=live}}</ref> and Misa Narang, [[Nandini Rai]], Tarak Ponnappa and [[Ali Reza (actor)|Ali Reza]] in pivotal roles.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} The story revolves around [[Forensic science|Crime scene investigation (CSI)]] officer investigating a CEO's murder.<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://filmyfocus.com/csi-sanathan-is-made-for-all-age-group-audience-says-the-makers|title= CSI Sanathan is Made for all age Group Audience, says the Makers|work= Filmy Focus|access-date= 3 June 2023|archive-date= 3 June 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230603085607/https://filmyfocus.com/csi-sanathan-is-made-for-all-age-group-audience-says-the-makers|url-status= live}}</ref> The music for the film was composed by Aneesh Solomon, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Ganganamoni Shekar and Amar Reddy respectively. The film was theatrically released on 10 March 2023.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/csi-sanatan-movie-review-did-aadi-sai-kumar-thrill-you--rrapjm|title=ఆది సాయికుమార్‌ 'సీఎస్‌ఐ సనాతన్‌' రివ్యూ..|work=Asianetnews.telugu|access-date=3 June 2023|archive-date=3 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603084142/https://telugu.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/csi-sanatan-movie-review-did-aadi-sai-kumar-thrill-you--rrapjm|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Premise ==
Vikram Chakravarty runs a big financial firm, which seems to like helping middle classes. During a party, everyone becomes intoxicated and Vikram is murdered by an unknown assailant. [[Forensic science|Crime scene investigation (CSI)]] Sanatan leads the investigation with his friend Inspector Rudra. They find five prime suspects, who work together with the intent to kill Vikram. Meanwhile, another dead body is discovered in the company building. Sanatan discovers a [[Ponzi scheme]] run by Vikram with Minister.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Aadi Saikumar]] as Sanatan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/csi-sanatan-heres-the-first-look-of-aadi-sai-kumar-misha-narangs-investigative-thriller/7a910de41e351|title=CSI Sanatan: Here's the first look of Aadi Sai Kumar, Misha Narang's investigative thriller|website=OTTPlay|date=31 January 2022|access-date=3 June 2023|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230182125/https://www.ottplay.com/news/csi-sanatan-heres-the-first-look-of-aadi-sai-kumar-misha-narangs-investigative-thriller/7a910de41e351|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Misha Narang as Sudeeksha, Company auditor and Sanatan's ex-lover
* [[Nandini Rai]] as Divya
* Tarak Ponnappa as Vikram Chakravarty
* [[Ali Reza (actor)|Ali Reza]] as Inspector Rudra, Sanatan's friend
* [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan]] as Minister Rajvardhan
* [[Ravi Prakash]] as ACP Shankar, Sanatan's brother-in-law
* [[Khayyum]] as Muhammed Saleem Baig, Company senior auditor
* Vasanti Krishnan as Lasya
* [[Ali Farahnakian]] as Home Minister
* Chaganti Santaiah
}}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = CSI Sanatan
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Aneesh Solomon
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2023
| recorded = 2022
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 11:11
| language = Telugu
| label = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer = Aneesh Solomon
| misc = {{external media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|VtMZ4aTaM_A|CSI Sanatan - Full Songs Jukebox}}
}}
}}
The film score and soundtrack is composed by Aneesh Solomon.The music distribution rights were acquired by [[Aditya Music]].
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 11:11
| title1 = Senorita
| extra1 = Yazin Nizar
| lyrics1 = Pothula Ravikiran
| music1 =
| length1 = 4:57
| title2 = Title Song
| lyrics2 = [[Aniruddha Sastry]]
| music2 =
| extra2 = [[Aniruddha Sastry]]
| length2 = 3:13
| title3 = Tonight (Party Song)
| extra3 = Maria Roe Vincent
| lyrics3 = Maria Roe Vincent
| music3 =
| length3 = 3:31
}}

== Release ==
The movie released on 10 March 2023 in more than 300 theaters worldwide.<ref name="relase"/>

== Reception ==
''CSI Sanatan'' received mixed reviews from critics and audience.

''[[ABP Group|ABP Live Telugu]]'' gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated, "CSI Sanathan' is a passable thriller. If you go to the theatre without any expectations, you can pass the time. Aadi Sai Kumar has once again come to the audience with a good concept-based movie.<ref>{{cite news|title='సిఎస్ఐ సనాతన్' రివ్యూ|url=https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/aadi-saikumar-csi-sanatan-movie-review-cast-misha-narang-nandini-rai-bigg-boss-vasanthi-check-rating-81849|access-date=16 June 2023|publisher=ABP Live|date=10 March 2023|archive-date=16 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616114730/https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/aadi-saikumar-csi-sanatan-movie-review-cast-misha-narang-nandini-rai-bigg-boss-vasanthi-check-rating-81849|url-status=live}}</ref>

Avad Mohammad of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote,"CSI Sanatan is a murder mystery that has a familiar premise with a few decent twists and turns that director Shivashanker Dev has created. The manner in which he executes the investigation scenes forms the main crux of the film. The few twists that are showcased create decent excitement for the audience and give this film an edge.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Aadi Saikumar thriller is routine and has a strict few passable thrills|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/csi-sanatan-review-the-aadi-saikumar-thriller-is-routine-and-has-a-strict-few-passable-thrills/39ee6ae030634|access-date=16 June 2023|publisher=OTTplay|date=10 March 2023|archive-date=16 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616114730/https://www.ottplay.com/review/csi-sanatan-review-the-aadi-saikumar-thriller-is-routine-and-has-a-strict-few-passable-thrills/39ee6ae030634|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|15567964}}

[[Category:2023 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian mystery thriller films]]
[[Category:2023 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2023 Indian films]]
[[Category:2023 action thriller films]]
[[Category:2023 thriller films]]
[[Category:2020s mystery thriller films]]
[[Category:Films set in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]

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