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Pelli Kaani Prasad(2025)

5.0/10
Telugu118 mins

Caught between tradition and his father's greed, prasad struggles to fulfill his dream of marriage.

Director:Abhilash Reddy Gopidi
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, aha
Theatrical Release
21 March 2025
Director
Abhilash Reddy Gopidi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

Prasad wants to get married, but his own father stands in the way. His father's selfish demands and old-fashioned traditions create a major obstacle. Prasad must find a way to follow his heart and achieve his dream despite these family pressures.

A wedding dream, caught in a father's greed.

Film Details

5.0Rating
118Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date21 March 2025

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familylovecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Saptagiri, Actor in Pelli Kaani Prasad
SaptagiriActor
#2
Priyanka Sharma, Actor in Pelli Kaani Prasad
Priyanka SharmaActor
#3
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Muralidhar GoudActor
#4
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Abhilash Reddy GopidiDirector

Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful twist on the common Telugu phrase 'pelli kaani prasadam', which refers to wedding sweets.
  • Director Abhilash Reddy Gopidi reportedly drew inspiration from real-life marriage financial disputes in his hometown.
  • This was the first major film role for the actor playing Prasad, who was selected after extensive theater auditions.
  • A key song in the movie was filmed in a single, unbroken take lasting over four minutes.
  • The production used authentic locations in rural Andhra Pradesh to capture the traditional wedding atmosphere.
  • The film's budget was notably modest, relying heavily on practical sets rather than computer effects.
  • Early audience screenings led to a last-minute edit to strengthen the father-son conflict scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions