Prasanna Vadanam
{{Short description|2024 Indian Telugu film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Prasanna Vadanam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Arjun Y. K.
| writer = Arjun Y. K.
| producer = {{Plain list|
- Manikanta J. S.
- Prasad Reddy T. R.
}}
| starring = {{Plain list|
- Suhas
- Payal Radhakrishna
- Rashi Singh
- Nandu
- Harsha Chemudu
- Nithin Prasanna
}}
| cinematography = S. Chandrasekaran
| editing = Karthika Srinivas
| music = Vijai Bulganin
| studio = Little Thoughts Cinemas
| distributor = Hombale Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|5|3}}
| runtime = 146 minutes{{cite web|url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwNzA5MDQyMDI0MDAwMzI=|title=CBFC | Search Film|website=Central Board of Film Certification}}
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}
Prasanna Vadanam, alternatively spelled as Prasannavadhanam, is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film written and directed by Arjun Y. K., produced Little Thoughts Cinemas. The film features Suhas, Payal Radhakrishna and Rashi Singh in primary roles along with Nandu and Harsha Chemudu, Nithin Prasanna and others.{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-03-07 |title=Prasanna Vadanam teaser: Suhas plays a man with a rare medical condition in the upcoming dark thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Mar/07/prasanna-vadanam-teaser-suhas-plays-a-man-with-a-rare-medical-condition-in-the-upcoming-dark-thriller |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2024-03-07 |title=Suhas comes with another interesting concept 'Prasanna Vadanam;' teaser unveiled |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/suhascomes-with-another-interesting-concept-prasanna-vadanam-teaser-unveiled-863300 |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}
The music was composed by Vijai Bulganin, cinematography done by S. Chandrasekaran, along with editing by Karthika Srinivas. The film was theatrically released on 3 May 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-30 |title=Prasanna Vadanam Has A Never-seen-before Concept In Indian Cinema: Producer Manikanta JS |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/prasanna-vadanam-has-a-never-seen-before-concept-in-indian-cinema-producer-manikanta-js-8872157.html |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-04-27 |title=Prasanna Vadanam trailer: Suhas plays a common man with a unique medical condition |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Apr/27/prasanna-vadanam-trailer-suhas-plays-a-common-man-with-a-unique-medical-condition |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}
Plot
The car in which Surya, his parents and best friend Vignesh are travelling is hit by a lorry. His parents die on the spot while Vignesh survives and an unconscious Surya is admitted to the hospital. After coming to a few days later, he fails to recognise the faces of his deceased parents and Vignesh, leading to his doctor to diagnose him with phonagnosia and prosopagnosia, also known as "face blindness".
A few years later, Surya witnesses a murder and anonymously reports it to the police. However, he is unable to identify the murderer due to his incurable conditions. Whether he helps bring the justice to the victim forms the rest of the story.
Cast
- Suhas as Surya
- Payal Radhakrishna as Aadhya
- Rashi Singh as ACP Vaidehi
- Nandu as Varun
- Harsha Chemudu as Vignesh
- Nithin Prasanna as SI Ramachandra
- Sai Swetha as Amrutha
- Kushalini Pulapa as Aadhya's friend
- Surabhi Prabhavathi as Amrutha's Mother
- Naveena Reddy as Ramachandra's wife
- Madhumani Naidu as Aadhya's Mother
Release
Prasanna Vadanam was theatrically released on 3 May 2024. Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by Aha and was premiered on 24 May 2024.{{Cite news |title=Prasanna Vadanam locks its OTT streaming date |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/tentative-ott-release-date-of-prasanna-vadanam-is-here.html |access-date=2024-05-17 |work=123telugu}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.aha.video/movie/prasannavadanam |title=Watch Prasanna Vadanam 2024 Telugu 4K Movie Online |last=Ltd |first=Arha Media & Broadcasting Pvt |language=en |access-date=2024-08-01 |via=www.aha.video}}
Reception
BH Harsh of The New Indian Express rated this film 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and stated that "Despite an occasional hiccup and a few logical loopholes, the narrative manages to keep us engaged due to this compelling cat-and-mouse dynamic between the good and the evil."{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2024-05-04 |title='Prasanna Vadanam' movie review: A gripping thriller-drama that perfectly plays to Suhas' strengths |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/May/04/prasanna-vadanam-movie-review-a-gripping-thriller-drama-that-perfectly-plays-to-suhas-strengths |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}} The Times of India also gave the same rating and stated: "The film's unique plot is its strength, although it could have benefited from a tighter edit to enhance its pace, particularly in the early sections of the second half."{{Cite news |title=Prasanna Vadanam Movie Review : A survival thriller through the maze of mind and crime |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/prasanna-vadanam/movie-review/109795496.cms |access-date=2024-05-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Nelki Naresh Kumar of Hindustan Times gave a rating of 3 and noted "Prasanna Vadanam is a crime thriller movie that covers the new Experience."{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Nelki Naresh |title=Prasanna Vadanam Review: ప్రసన్నవదనం రివ్యూ - సుహాస్ క్రైమ్ థ్రిల్లర్ మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే? |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/prasanna-vadanam-review-suhas-rashi-singh-crime-thriller-movie-review-121714709375785.html |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=Hindustantimes Telugu |language=te}} Anna Yashwanth of Deccan Chronicle rated this film 2.75 stars out of 5 stars and noted "For those who enjoy psychological depth and thrilling stories, Prasanna Vadanam is a movie worth watching."{{Cite web |last=Yashwanth |first=Anna |date=2024-05-03 |title=Prasanna Vadanam: Suhas Shines in this psychoogical thriller |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/prasanna-vadanam-review-rating-892185 |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|id=tt31616213}}
Category:2020s Telugu-language films
Category:Indian crime thriller films
Category:2024 crime thriller films
Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India
Category:Films set in Hyderabad, India
Category:Fictional portrayals of the Telangana Police