Prasanna Vadanam

Storyline

Prasanna Vadanam follows Surya, a radio jockey with face and voice blindness, who becomes the only witness to a murder. Unable to recognize the culprit, he struggles to assist the police while navigating a dangerous web of deceit and psychological stress. The film is a gripping thriller exploring themes of trust, perception, and the fight for justice against overwhelming odds.

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Tagline

"Seeing the world differently, fighting for justice."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A 13+

Trivia

• The lead actor Suhas underwent training to realistically portray the challenges of prosopagnosia and phonagnosia.
• The film’s concept is inspired by real psychological conditions, making it a rare premise in Telugu cinema.
• Many scenes were shot in Hyderabad and Vizag, highlighting urban and coastal backdrops.
• The film uses sound design creatively to reflect Surya’s difficulty recognizing voices.

Goofs

• Some continuity issues were noted when Surya navigates crowded streets; the number of people and objects sometimes changes between cuts.
• Certain investigative procedures appear sped up compared to real-life police protocols.

Quotes

• “How do you trust a world you cannot truly see?”
• “Faces and voices may be lost, but truth finds a way.”
• “Recognition is not just about sight—it’s about understanding.”

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• End credits feature behind-the-scenes footage showing the actors’ preparation and workshops on psychological conditions, adding authenticity to the portrayal.

Connections

• The film is comparable to international psychological thrillers like Memento (2000) and The Girl on the Train (2016) in exploring memory and perception limitations.
• Highlights psychological crime thriller elements in the Telugu film industry, a relatively uncommon genre.

Soundtracks

• Composer: Vijai Bulganin
• Lyricists: Kittu Vissapragada, Suresh Banisetti
• Artists:
• Ninna Monna Naalona: Shakthisree Gopalan & Adithya RK
• Po Po: Sooraj Santhosh
• World of...: Instrumental track
• Label: Aditya Music
• Release Date: May 5, 2024