Sapthagiri, a star comedian, found success as a hero with Sapthagiri Express and Sapthagiri LLB, but his later films failed. After a break, he’s making a comeback with the comedy film Pelli Kani Prasad. Will this film bring him success? Let’s see if this film helps him score a hit as he hopes!
Pelli Kani Prasad Review
Pelli Kani Prasad Movie Story: Pelli Kani Prasad is about three people chasing their own dreams Prasad’s father (Muralidhar Goud) demands Rs. 2 crores as dowry for his son’s marriage, Prasad (Sapthagiri) worries about his ticking biological clock, and Priya (Priyanka Sharma) is desperate to marry an NRI to settle abroad. What happens when their desires clash? That’s what the film is all about!
Performances: Sapthagiri, known for his comedy timing, tries a more subtle approach in this film. His signature humor shines in a few scenes, especially in the sequence imagining an attack on his in-laws. Some punchlines land well, but his dance performances feel awkward.
Priyanka Sharma does a decent job, while Rohini, Annapurna, and Vadlamani Srinivas fail to impress with their comedy. Muralidhar Goud attempts humor but doesn’t quite succeed. Ram Prasad, Laxman Meesala, and others perform adequately within their roles.
Technical Aspects: Pelli Kani Prasad struggles to make an impact due to weak music, average cinematography, and unimpressive production design. Shekar Chandra’s soundtrack lacks appeal, with only one decent melody. The DI work, meant to enhance the hero’s appearance, backfires.
Director Abhilash Reddy’s storytelling is mediocre, with forced over-the-top performances diluting the humor. The controversial choice of a vulgar ringtone for the hero adds unnecessary discomfort. While a few scenes in the second half manage to entertain, the film overall fails to engage. The screenplay lacks consistency, making it a forgettable attempt at comedy.
Analysis: Pelli Kani Prasad relies more on memes than storytelling. Instead of using them as references, the film excessively depends on them, sidelining the actual narrative. If the makers had balanced the humor, reduced the forced punchlines, and handled the key twists with more depth, the film could have been a decent watch.
Verdict: Pelli Kani Prasad leans too much on memes and exaggerated humor, missing the mark on storytelling. With better execution of its key twists and emotions, it could have been a passable entertainer. However, it ends up as an average attempt with a few laughs but not much impact.
Bottom Line: Weak execution, missed opportunity.
Rating: 1.5/5
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