''Pranayam'' is a 2024 Indian

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directed by S. Dattatreya and starring Rajavardan and

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. The film was released to mixed reviews.

Cast

*Rajavardan as Gautham *

as Amrutha *Pavan Surya

Production

The film was shot in

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, Shivamogga,

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and the United States.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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Reception

A critic from ''

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'' rated the film out of 5 and wrote that "''Pranayam'' is a film that begins as a romantic family drama, but turns into a thriller. However, not enough screen time has been dedicated to convince the audience of the growing bond between the couple and the transition of the storyline thereafter". A critic from ''

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'' gave the film the same rating and wrote that "The story starts on a romantic note but doesn’t quite satisfy with its supposed twist. The ending doesn’t quite match the build-up, and it falls flat". A critic from '' Prajavani'' wrote that "When an unexpected twist appears in the couple's life, their ideas change, the relationship is tested. The screenplay could have been stronger at this stage".

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 27049957 Indian romantic thriller films Films shot in Karnataka 2020s Kannada-language films 2020s Indian films