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Radio jockey Surya (Suhas) struggles with prosopagnosia, commonly referred to as face blindness, which prevents him from even being able to recognize the faces of those closest to him. The only people who know about his illness are his lover Aadhya (Payal Radhakrishna) and friend Vignesh (Harsha Chemudu). He becomes the only witness to a murder one fateful night, but because of his condition, he is unable to identify the perpetrator.
Story:
Radio jockey Surya (Suhas) struggles with prosopagnosia, commonly referred to as face blindness, which prevents him from even being able to recognize the faces of those closest to him. The only people who know about his illness are his lover Aadhya (Payal Radhakrishna) and friend Vignesh (Harsha Chemudu). He becomes the only witness to a murder one fateful night, but because of his condition, he is unable to identify the perpetrator. In an attempt to get help, he goes to ACP Vaidehi (Rashi Singh), but things go wrong. What happens next? Were the authorities able to find the offender? Did Surya, in spite of his illness, play a crucial part in solving the case? Explore the riddles by seeing this gripping story in theaters.
Pros:
In the midst of a lucrative career, Suhas boldly takes on another gripping tale and gives a remarkable performance as a character who is struggling with facial blindness. The daring choice made by actress Rashi Singh to play a villainous part pays off, demonstrating her adaptability to roles other than traditional heroines. In their roles, Payal Radhakrishna and Harsha Chemudu give good performances, while Nitin Prasanna shines. With their performances, several supporting actors also make an impression. In the second part of the movie, there are a few exciting moments, along with an unexpected interval twist.
Cons:
Prasanna Vadanam’s overall impact is diminished since, despite its innovative premise, it is unable to maintain a compelling pace throughout. The picture would have been much more effective if the storyline had been more focused, especially in the second half. Some pivotal passages in Rashi Singh’s character arc lacked depth and lived up to the hype; overall, they might have been more explored. In a film that attempts to have a serious tone, the romantic subplot seems out of place. Popular Telugu films seem to be the inspiration for the murder’s flashback scenes.
Technical Aspects:
Arjun YK, the film’s debut director, has potential, but it has to be improved with closer attention to the narrative, particularly in keeping a quick pace. S Chandrasekaran’s excellent cinematography and Karthika Srinivas’s editing enhance pivotal passages, while Vijay Bulganin’s soundtrack improves them all. While the production values are respectable, the viewing experience may have been improved by a shorter duration.
Verdict:
Overall, Suhas delivers an excellent performance, while Rashi Singh makes an impact in her villainous character in Prasanna Vadanam, which is an alright thriller. Although several turns make the price of the ticket worthwhile, the film’s popularity may be limited by pace problems and needless scenes.
#Rating: 3.25/5
Director: Arjun Y K
Starring: Viva Harsha, Suhas, Payal Radhakrishna, Rashi Singh, Nitin Prasanna, Sai Swetha, and Kushalini
Music Director: Vijai Bulganin
Cinematographers: S.Chandrasekaran
Editor: Karthika Srinivas R
Producers: Manikanta J S, Prasad Reddy T R
