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D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language suspense thriller streaming television series. Directed by Poluru Krishna and produced by South Indian Screens, the series stars Rajeev Kanakala as Prasad Rao, Udaya Bhanu in a key role, and Vasanthika as Swathi.[1][2][3]
| D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Suspense thriller |
| Written by | Poluru Krishna |
| Screenplay by | Poluru Krishna |
| Directed by | Poluru Krishna |
| Starring | Rajeev Kanakala Udaya Bhanu Vasanthika |
| Music by | Sriram Maddury |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| Production | |
| Producer | K.V.SRIRAM |
| Cinematography | K. Mahesh Kumar |
| Editor | G. V. Chandrashekar |
| Production company | South Indian Screens |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
Story
editThe series follows Prasad Rao, a father driven to uncover the truth behind his daughter Swathi's sudden disappearance. His search leads him into a maze of buried secrets and personal betrayals that shake the foundations of family and friendship.
Cast
edit- Rajeev Kanakala as Prasad Rao
- Udaya Bhanu as Rebecca Joseph
- Vasanthika Macha as Swathi
- Gayathri Bhargavi as Bhavani
- Sujatha
- Hima Bindhu
Marketing
editReception
editWriting for The Hindu, Srivathsan Nadadhur gave a critical review, stating that "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu is a needless addition to the worryingly growing list of vigilante sagas with reductive tropes. It appears slick because it does not want to let viewers think; it does not have much to say either".[6]
OTTPlay also awarded the show a 2.5/5 rating, describing it as a "sensible message wrapped in familiar drama" where the core suspense occasionally went missing when most needed.[7] On the other hand, NTV Telugu gave a more positive rating of 2.75/5, highlighting Rajeev Kanakala as the "main strength" of the series and noting that despite some logical misses, the director managed to keep the audience engaged through its six-episode run.[8]
The Hans India characterized the series as a "family-friendly drama" with a meaningful message about parental responsibility, praising Udaya Bhanu’s subtle yet impactful portrayal of a police officer.[9] Sakshi Post wrote "Focus leans more toward emotional drama than investigative detailing".[10]
References
edit- ↑ "D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu OTT release announced: When and where to watch Rajeev Kanakala, Udaya Bhanu's Telugu thriller series". The Economic Times. 2025-10-08. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ "Telugu web series D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu to premiere on OTT in October". India Today. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ "D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu OTT release date: When, where to stream Udaya Bhanu's new series". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ "When are where to watch Rajeev Kanakala and Udaya Bhanu's 'D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu". The Times of India. 2025-10-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ "D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu gets premiere date". Cinema Express. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (27 February 2026). "'D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu' series review: This vigilante thriller confuses pace with nuance". The Hindu. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledhu Review: A sensible message wrapped in familiar drama". OTTPlay. 27 February 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu Review". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). 27 February 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ "'D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledhu' review: Father-daughter drama with a strong message". The Hans India. 1 March 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu Review". Sakshi Post. 27 February 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.