''Prasanna Vadanam'', alternatively spelled as ''Prasannavadhanam'', is a 2024 Indian

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-language crime thriller film written and directed by Arjun Y. K., produced Little Thoughts Cinemas. The film features

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, Payal Radhakrishna and

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in primary roles along with Nandu and Harsha Chemudu, Nithin Prasanna and others. 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.

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

as Surya *Payal Radhakrishna as Aadhya *

as Vaidehi * Nandu as Varun * Harsha Chemudu as Vignesh *Nithin Prasanna as Ramachandra *Sai Swetha as Maid *Kushalini Pulapa as Aadhya's friend

Release

''Prasanna Vadanam'' was theatrically released on 3 May 2024. Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by

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and was premiered on 24 May 2024.

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." '' 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." 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." 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."

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* {{IMDb title, id=tt31616213 2020s Telugu-language films 2020s Indian films Indian crime thriller films 2024 crime thriller films Films shot in Hyderabad, India Films set in Hyderabad, India Fictional portrayals of the Telangana Police Films about surrogacy Films scored by Vijai Bulganin