OTT now offers Savi, the action thriller that debuted earlier this year. The film featuring Divya Khossla is currently streaming on Netflix, nearly two months after its theatrical run. Abhinay Deo's film also features pivotal roles for Anil Kapoor and Harshvardhan Rane. Savi is a modern-day retelling of Savitri and Satyavan's story.

Savi plot overview and mythological inspiration

For the uninitiated, the film is a remake of the 2008 French film Pour Elle. Savi, inspired by the mythological tales of Savitri and Satyavan, tells the story of a simple housewife who attempts to jailbreak her husband from a high-security prison in England.

Earlier in an interview with PTI, Deo discussed the film, describing it as a story about a woman who is unassuming, extremely simple, and just like any other person one meets on an everyday basis. But when her family is in danger, things change. The filmmaker believes that is an exciting story—the story of a simple woman's courage. 

Divya Khossla's approach to her role

Khossla said that she is picky when it comes to taking on roles, but she loved this script. The actor shared that it's full of intrigue, like how can a housewife execute a mission of this level? She made an effort to embody the character before she arrived on the set. Khossla believes the whole experience of being able to portray a character who is full of determination and courage was wonderful.

The actor explained that the movie is based on the legend of Savitri, a powerful concept that empowers women. No woman should feel that she can't achieve anything. Women who watch the movie will identify with Savi. It is also a fantastic thriller and a jailbreak story. 

Director's casting choice and reasoning

The filmmaker called Khossla's casting "unexpected," saying he wanted to cast her in the film despite her filmography lacking experience in the thriller genre. Deo needed someone who looked like she was a simple woman. She needed to look vulnerable, and that is how the actor fitted perfectly. He didn't want somebody with baggage.

In conclusion, Khossla said the film was a learning experience, and she would like to explore more films in the genre going forward.

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