Prasanna Vadanam
Prasanna Vadanam, alternatively spelled as Prasannavadhanam, is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film written and directed by Arjun Y. K., produced Little Thoughts Cinemas. The film features Suhas, Payal Radhakrishna and Rashi Singh in primary roles along with Nandu, Harsha Chemudu, Nithin Prasanna among others. The music was composed by Vijai Bulganin, cinematography done by S. Chandrasekaran, along with editing by Karthika Srinivas. The film was theatrically released on 3 May 2024.
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Credits and facts
Movie details
- Release date
- 03 May 2024
- Runtime
- 146 minutes
- Country
- India
- Languages
- Telugu
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Director
- Arjun Y. K.
- Cast
- Suhas, Viva Harsha, Rashi Singh Nandu, Nandu, Payal Radhakrishna, Rashi Singh, Harsha Chemudu, Nithin Prasanna
- Production company
- Little Thoughts Cinemas
- Certificate
- UA
Spoiler-free synopsis
Prasanna Vadanam, alternatively spelled as Prasannavadhanam, is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film written and directed by Arjun Y. K., produced Little Thoughts Cinemas. The film features Suhas, Payal Radhakrishna and Rashi Singh in primary roles along with Nandu, Harsha Chemudu, Nithin Prasanna among others. The music was composed by Vijai Bulganin, cinematography done by S. Chandrasekaran, along with editing by Karthika Srinivas. The film was theatrically released on 3 May 2024.
For families
Editorial guidance
Context for discussing the story and deciding whether it fits your household.
Positive messages
Constructive themes or examples.Potential constructive discussion around Prasanna Vadanam can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Drama, Mystery, Crime material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.
Negative behaviours
Conduct that may need context.Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Drama, Mystery, Crime, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.
Topics to discuss
Conversation starters after viewing.Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.
Final recommendation
Our family-viewing take
Suggested minimum age: 12+. The overall family verdict is mostly. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Drama, Mystery, Crime includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.
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