The young actor Suhas has once returned with a fresh idea for his new movie, “Prasanna Vadanam”. The film has hit theaters today with much anticipation. Read on for our review to see what it’s all about.
Story: Surya(Suhas), a Radio Jockey, struggles with Prosopagnosia, also known as Face Blindness, making it difficult for him to recognize even the faces of his loved ones. Only his friend Vignesh(Harsha( and girlfriend Aadhya(Payal Radhakrishna) know about his condition. One night, he witnesses a murder but can’t identify the culprit because of his condition. He seeks help from ACP Vaidehi, but things take a surprising turn against him. What happens next? Do the police catch the culprit? Despite his condition, does Surya play a crucial role in solving the case? Find out the answers to these questions by watching this gripping story in theaters.
Performances and Technical Aspects: Suhas delivers his role in his usual style, which is commendable. Payal Radhakrishna as his girlfriend performs adequately, while Harsha Chemudu as his friend does a standard job. Rashi Singh steals the show with her impactful performance in a substantial role. Nitin Prasanna also impresses in his part after Rashi Singh.
Nandu’s role is more passive in comparison. Director Arjun YK shows potential, but tighter focus on the screenplay, especially to maintain a faster pace, would enhance the film. Vijay Bulganin’s score enhances important scenes, supported by satisfactory cinematography by S Chandrasekaran and editing by Karthika Srinivas. The production values are decent, but a shorter runtime could have improved the overall viewing experience..
Analysis: Prasanna Vadanam revolves around ‘face blindness,’ where the hero can’t recognize faces. The new director, Arjun JK, crafted a script with twists, keeping the audience engaged. The movie quickly reveals the hero’s condition and the murderer’s identity, but additional twists maintain interest. Highlights include revealing the main villain at the interval and an action scene involving the hero and two girls, exploiting his face blindness.
However, on the con side, the film has pacing issues. Some scenes, like the hero’s fight in a hospital, drag on. Certain sequences are dull, lacking focus. Mainly, the romantic subplot feels forced, and flashback scenes seem borrowed from other Telugu films. The character development, particularly Rashi Singh’s arc, falls short. Overall, a tighter screenplay could have improved the film’s impact.
Verdict: Prasanna Vadanam offers an intriguing premise and engaging twists but suffers from pacing issues and lack of focus. Despite its flaws, it remains an one-time watch, particularly for those interested in thrillers with unique concepts.
Rating :2/05
