Prathinidhi () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language political thriller film produced by J Samba Siva Rao under Sudha cinemas. It was directed by debutant Prashanth Mandava. The film stars Nara Rohit and Shubra Aiyappa in the lead roles. Music is composed by Sai Karthik. The film received positive reviews from critics and the audience. This film was remade in Tamil as Ko 2. A spiritual sequel titled Prathinidhi 2 was released in May 2024.
Shooting launched on 26 June 2013 at Hyderabad.
Plot In the starting scene, a mysterious figure who calls himself "the common man" kidnaps Sambasiva Rao, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, at a private old-age home event in Hyderabad. The news goes viral, and everyone from the local to the cabinet starts taking the issue personally. The Home Minister appoints Police Commissioner Anjanaprasad to rescue the CM. He gets hold of Srikar, who helped him kidnap the CM. Srikar tells Anjanaprasad how he met Manchodu Srinu and Sunaina. As cops strive to find clues about the kidnapper, Seenu comes out with wacky yet valid demands that mostly concern Indian currency and the economy. The rest of the story is about Seenu's background and why he kidnapped Sambasiva Rao.
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Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Sai Karthik and was released by Aditya Music.
Critical reception The Times of India rated it 3.5/5 and wrote, "On the whole, it is a movie that makes the public think. The film does not have those spicy Tollywood ingredients that make for an entertainer. Which is why, it is a refreshing and worth a watch to get our conscience stirred up. ". Idlebrain rated the film 3.25/5 and wrote, "Pratinidhi works because of good writing, decent execution and terrific performances despite cheap production values and inferior technical stuff."
Sequel A spiritual sequel titled Prathinidhi 2, directed by Murthy Devagupthapu was announced in July 2023. The film was later theatrically released on 10 May 2024 and became a box-office disappointment.
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