
Pranavam(2021)
Telugu122 mins
Pranavam is a gripping murder mystery that revolves around Karthik, a fashion photographer arrested for killing his wife. During the interrogation, Karthik tries to prove his innocence but fails. Will the truth come out?
Director:G. Kumar
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex, Hungama Play
- Theatrical Release
- 5 February 2021
- Director
- G. Kumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A fashion photographer named Karthik is arrested for his wife's murder. He tries to convince the police he is innocent during questioning, but they don't believe him. The story follows whether the real truth behind the killing will ever be revealed.
“A photographer fights to prove he didn't kill his wife.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
122Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 February 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2S
Sree MangamKarthik
→G
Gemini SureshActor
→#3
#4A
Avanthika HarinalwaActor
→
Gayatri RemaActor
→#5S
ShashankActor
→#6
M
Margal DavidCrew
→#7
P
Padmanav BharadwajMusic
→#8
G
G. KumarDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 21 days, a very short schedule for a feature-length mystery.
- Director G. Kumar also handled the cinematography, which is uncommon for mainstream Telugu films.
- The movie's title 'Pranavam' refers to the primordial sound 'Om' in Hindu philosophy, hinting at a deeper truth.
- It was primarily filmed in and around Hyderabad, using real apartments and police station locations.
- The lead actor, Karthik, is also a popular television host, making this a rare theatrical lead role for him.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to streaming platforms.
- A key plot device involves forensic photography, which the director researched with actual investigators.