Movie Name: Pelli Kani Prasad
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Saptagiri, Priyanka Sharma, Muralidhar Goud, Lakshman, Annapurnama, Pramodini, Basha, Srinivas, Prabhavathi, Rohini, and Ramprasad
Director: Abhilash Reddy Gopidi
Produced By: Thama Media Entertaiments, Vision Group
Release Date: 21st March 2025
Pelli Kani Prasad is the latest entertainer featuring actors Sapthagiri and Priyanka Sharma in the lead roles. The makers did a lot of promotional activities for the film, and the hero also looked confident about the film. Let’s find out whether the confidence worked or not.
Story:
At 36, Prasad is still not married. Prasad’s father insists on a strange tradition, demanding two crores in dowry before marrying off his son. Prasad arrives in India, falls for Priya, and marries her without dowry or his father’s consent.
That’s where Prasad’s issues start. Priya and her family aim to move abroad, which is why she deceives him. What occurs when Prasad learns this? Why did Prasad come back to India? The narrative focuses on how their relationship advances.
Performances:
In the past, Saptagiri acted in these types of characters and sought he tried his best to make the film entertaining. But, he was successful only in some scenes. Priyanka Sharma shines in some scenes but feels awkward in others. Muralidhar Goud is just okay in the character of hero’s father. The concept of ‘Katnam Shasanala Grandham’ is ineffective. The performances of Vadlamani Srinivas, Pramodini, Annapurnamma, and Panodu Basha caused some laughs but also irritation due to overacting.
Analysis:
Abhilash Reddy directed a comedy film that included a social message. The heroine and her family dream of marrying an NRI and moving abroad. The story centers on the family’s humorous greed.
The opening scenes in Malaysia seem bland, with humor emerging only in the village. The interval episode succeeds after some decent scenes. The moments when Prasad realizes his wife, mother-in-law, and family’s true nature are impactful.
The second half lacks engaging twists. The hero’s reasons for avoiding Malaysia aren’t convincing, and the heroine’s family’s sudden change at the climax feels forced. The Love/Emotional track between the lead pair is poorly handled in the film.
Positives:
- Interval Episode
- Few Comedy Scenes in the Second Half
Negatives:
- Silly/Overboard Scenes
- Pathetic Emotional Moments
- Climax
Pelli Kani Prasad Movie Review and Verdict:
Pelli Kani Prasad Movie is a misfired comedy. Saptagiri and others produce few laughs but apart from that the film suffers with silly writing and overboard scenes.
