Prayanam(2009)
Prayanam is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. It stars Manoj Manchu and Payal Ghosh (credited as Harika) in lead roles. The story follows Dhruv, a risk-taking young man who falls in love at first sight with Harika at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. With only two hours before their flights, he must win her heart while she is on her way to meet a groom chosen by her parents. The film is set almost entirely within the airport, creating an intimate and realistic atmosphere. It received positive critical reviews for its unique concept, clean comedy, and lighthearted tone. The soundtrack, composed by Mahesh Shankar, was praised, with the song 'Meghamaa' earning a Filmfare nomination. Despite critical acclaim, the film was considered 'below average' at the box office. It was released on 29 May 2009.
Prayanam is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube (Sri Balaji Video).
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube (Sri Balaji Video)
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A young man named Dhruv sees a girl named Harika at an airport and instantly falls in love. He has only two hours to make her fall for him before their flights leave. She is on her way to meet a groom her parents have chosen. Dhruv must find a way to win her heart in that short time.
“Two hours to find love.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Prayanam
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Sarvesh Murari (8 films together), Manchu Manoj & Brahmanandam (4 films together), and Chandra Sekhar Yeleti & Mahesh Shankar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's entire story takes place inside an airport, making it a single-location movie.
- Director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti wrote the script in just three days after being inspired by a real airport encounter.
- The lead actor, Manchu Manoj, performed his own stunts for a scene where he jumps over airport railings.
- The movie was shot in just 21 days, mostly at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
- A subplot involving a lost diamond was inspired by a famous Telugu film from the 1970s, 'Jeevana Tarangalu'.
- The film's climax was reshot after test audiences felt the original ending was too abrupt.
- It was one of the early Telugu films to use extensive green screen effects to simulate airport crowds and backgrounds.