Santhana Prapthirasthu Review: A Father’s Fight & A Couple’s Emotional Struggle
Santhana Prapthirasthu, starring Vikrant and Chandni Chowdhury, released on November 14 under Madhura Entertainment and Nirvi Arts, directed by Sanjeev Reddy, revolves around the sensitive subject of infertility and the emotional turmoil it creates within a family.
Story Summary
Chaitanya (Vikrant), a software engineer, falls in love with Kalyani (Chandni Chowdhury) after a chance meeting. Their relationship grows naturally, eventually sealing their love with marriage despite the strong opposition from Kalyani’s father, Shankar Rao (Muralidhar Goud).
Hoping that having a baby will soften Shankar Rao’s anger, the couple plans to start a family. But complications arise when Chaitanya discovers he has a low sperm count, making conception difficult. He hides this truth from Kalyani, while Shankar Rao attempts to break their marriage and bring his daughter back.
The story unfolds around:
Will Kalyani learn the truth?
Will Chaitanya and Kalyani become parents?
Why does Shankar Rao hate Chaitanya so much?
Does the couple overcome the emotional and medical hurdles?
Movie Analysis
The film’s first half runs on a lighter note with romance, comedy, and software-office humor. Things get intense during the interval block, where:
Shankar Rao challenges the couple
Chaitanya learns about his infertility
The second half shifts toward emotional drama, especially highlighting:
The psychological strain of infertility
A daughter torn between her father and husband
Society’s insensitivity toward childlessness
Although the core subject is strong, some comedy around infertility feels repetitive, and the Telangana slang used in parts doesn’t always land well. The narrative occasionally diverts from the main plot but regains momentum in emotional scenes before the climax.
Performances
Vikrant surprises with his physical transformation, convincingly portraying a stressed software employee.
Chandni Chowdhury delivers a heartfelt performance, elevating emotional moments.
Muralidhar Goud impresses as a father with layered negative shades.
Tarun Bhaskar, Vennela Kishore, and Jeevan Kumar provide decent comic relief.
Raashi Singh appears briefly but stands out.
Technical Aspects
Cinematography: Visually pleasing with clean framing of the Hyderabad–Warangal backdrop
Music: Background score is passable; songs feel familiar
Editing: Could have been tighter by trimming certain scenes
Direction: Sanjeev Reddy handles a sensitive topic with care, though the narrative occasionally loses focus
Production Quality: Strong visuals and solid technical values
Final Verdict
Santhana Prapthirasthu is an emotionally packed family drama that highlights infertility issues, work pressure in software jobs, and strained family relationships. Despite its predictable moments, the film offers strong performances and touching scenes.
Rating: 3/5
A must-watch for viewers who enjoy emotional family dramas and socially relevant themes.
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