Papam Prathap is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by S. P. Durga Naresh.[1] The film stars Thiruveer, Payal Radhakrishna and Ajay Ghosh.
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| Directed by | S. P. Durga Naresh |
| Written by | S. P. Durga Naresh |
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| Cinematography | Vishweshwar S. V. |
| Edited by | Anwar Ali |
| Music by | Score Suresh Bobbili Songs K. M. Radha Krishnan |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film was released on 17 April 2026.[2]
Plot
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Movie sets to 1998 Godavari region, Pratap marries Bujjamma but she leaves him three days after their wedding. The conflict reaches village elders for resolution which raises as debate to find who is at fault, exploring what happened between the couple in three days.
Cast
edit- Thiruveer as Prathap
- Payal Radhakrishna as Bujjamma
- Ajay Ghosh as Veerayya, Prathap's father
- Goparaju Ramana as Papa Rao
- Srinivas Avasarala as Subrahmanyam
- Raasi as Prathap's mother
- Devi Prasad as Bujjamma's father
- Ravi Anthony Pudota
- Raghu Babu
- Rupa Lakshmi as Bujjamma's mother
- Prasad Behra
- Ananth Babu
- Mahaboob Basha
Music
editThe background score was composed by Suresh Bobbili whereas the songs were composed by K. M. Radha Krishnan.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Pillekkadundi" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Ram Miriyala, Harini Ivaturi, K.M. Radha Krishnan | 4:05 |
Release
editPapam Prathap was released on 17 April 2026.[4] It was distributed by People Media Factory and Mythri Movie Distributors LLP for the theatrical release. The film was released on 7 May 2026 on ETV Win.[5]
Reception
editSuresh Kavirayani of The New Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and opined that with tighter writing and better narrative control, it could have been a much more engaging film.[6] Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu that the film "is a reminder of a persistent problem with Telugu cinema — a sensitive issue downplayed by over-simplified, insensitive treatment".[7] Bhawana Tanmayi from Moneycontrol said that "Papam Prathap is a light-hearted drama that works because of its situational comedy and Thiruveer's earnest performance, even if the narrative takes a predictable path".[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Papam Prathap Review: Neat idea with a handful of laughs". 17 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (12 April 2026). "'Papam Prathap' trailer promises a heartfelt rural drama set in 1998 Godavari". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (7 April 2026). "Thiruveer confident about Papam Pratap as makers unveil new song". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (12 April 2026). "Papam Pratap trailer: Who is at fault when Bujjamma leaves Pratap?". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Papam Prathap OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch the Telugu comedy-drama starring Thiruveer and Payal Radhakrishna". The Economic Times. 5 May 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (19 April 2026). "Papam Pratap Movie Review: A good idea let down by weak execution". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (17 April 2026). "'Papam Prathap' movie review: Thiruveer's dramedy makes for cumbersome viewing". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ Tanmayi, Bhawana (17 April 2026). "Papam Prathap movie review: Thiruveer's family drama is worth a watch for some laughs". Money Control. Retrieved 24 April 2026.