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| Directed by | Sanjeev Reddy |
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| Cinematography | Mahi Reddy Pandugula |
| Edited by | Sai Krishna Ganala |
| Music by | Score Ajay Arasada Songs Sunil Kashyap Ajay Arasada |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Santhana Prapthirasthu is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Sanjeev Reddy.[1] Produced by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy and Nirvi Hariprasad Reddy, the film stars Vikranth Reddy, and Chandini Chowdary in lead roles.[2]
The film was released on 14 November 2025.[3]
Plot
The story follows Chaitanya, a shy and soft-spoken software engineer who secretly marries Kalyani despite her father’s disapproval. After settling into married life, the couple decides to start a family. Their plans take an unexpected turn when Chaitanya discovers that he has a low sperm count. This revelation leads to a mix of humorous, chaotic, and emotional situations involving eccentric doctors, concerned family members, and quirky friends. Despite the sensitive subject of male fertility, the film treats the theme with a light, family-friendly comedic tone, focusing on acceptance, love, and togetherness.
Cast
- Vikranth Reddy as Chaitanya
- Chandini Chowdary as Kalyani
- Vennela Kishore as Dr. Bhramaram
- Tharun Bhascker as Jack Reddy
- Abhinav Gomatam as Subbu, Chaitanya’s friend
- Muralidhar Goud as Eshwar Rao, Kalyani’s father
- Aamani as Rajeshwari, Kalyani’s mother
- Harsha Vardhan as Chaitanya’s brother-in-law
- Bindu Chandramouli as Chaitanya’s sister
- Jeevan Kumar Naidu as Wignan Kumar, Chaitanya’s boss
- Anil Geela as Nandi, Eshwar Rao’s house-help
- Satya Krishnan as Dr Padmavathi, Fertility Doctor
- Thagubothu Ramesh as Soumya Kumar, Drunkard
- Kireeti Damaraju as Rakesh, Shanti’s husband
- Bhavana Sagi as Priyanka, Chaitanya’s office colleague
- Trishool Jeethuri as Sai, Chaitanya’s office colleague
- Abhay Bethiganti as Chaitanya’s college friend
- Saddam as Hospital Attendant
- Rashi Singh as Shanti, Chaitanya’s College Crush (Cameo appearance)
Music
The background score and a song is composed by Ajay Arasada, whilst all the remaining songs are composed by Sunil Kashyap.[4]
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| 1. | "Naalo Edho" | Aditi Bhavaraju | 4:00 | ||||||
| 2. | "Anukundhokati Le Ayyindhokati Le" | Vennela Kishore | 3:29 | ||||||
| 3. | "Telusa Nee Kosame" (Composed by Ajay Arasada) | Armaan Malik | 4:09 | ||||||
| 4. | "Santhana PrapthiRasthu Shubhamasthu" | Ram Miriyala | 3:36 | ||||||
| 5. | "Mari Mari" | Hesham Abdul Wahab | 4:15 | ||||||
Release and reception
Santhana Prapthirasthu was released on 14 November 2025.[5]
MoneyControl gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars and mentioned that the movie is a fun yet sensible way to talk about a serious issue.[6]
Suresh Kavirayani of The New Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and stated, "Santhana Prapthirasthu is a neat attempt to present the theme of infertility in a light, entertaining manner."[7] The Hindu felt that, "with tighter writing and sharper editing", the film's ideas could have landed far better.[8]
Suhas Sistu from The Hans India appreciated the film’s balance of humour and awareness, rates 3/5 and wrote, “Santhana Prapthirasthu succeeds in presenting a delicate issue through a family-friendly comedic format.”[9]
Sandeep Athreya of Sakshi (media group) gave it 3/5 stars and wrote "Santhana Prapthirasthu isn’t a heavy drama — it’s a breezy entertainer laced with a socially relevant core. Thanks to strong performances and well-placed comedy, it manages to keep you engaged even when the emotional beats falter. It's a pleasant weekend watch for anyone looking for a clean, uncomplicated film with a fresh theme".[10]
References
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (9 November 2025). "Sanjeev Reddy: Santhana Prapthirasthu is not about a taboo, it's about reality". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (11 November 2025). "Santhana Prapthirasthu producer Madhura Sreedhar: Native is the new global". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (12 November 2025). "Tharun Bhascker praises 'Santhana Prapthirasthu' as a home-made Telugu meal". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ "Armaan Malik delivers a heartwarming love song in 'Telusa Nee Kosame', new single from Santhana Prapthirasthu". Cinema Express. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ "Chandini Chowdary's Santhana Prapthirasthu gets a release date". Cinema Express. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ "santhana-prapthirasthu-movie-review-a-fun-yet-sensible-way-to-talk-about-a-serious-issue". moneycontrol. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (14 November 2025). "Santhana Prapthirasthu Movie Review: A sensitive subject narrated in an entertaining way". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (14 November 2025). "'Santhana Prapthirasthu' movie review: An uneven social drama with a few silver linings". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (14 November 2025). "'Santhana Prapthirasthu' review: Srikes a balance between message and laughter". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "Santhana Prapthirasthu Review and Rating: A Refreshingly Bold Film From Chandini Chowdary, Vikranth and Sanjeev Reddy". Sakshi Post. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.