Pratibimbalu is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha, and Tulasi. Originally ready for release in 1980, the film was released after a forty year delay.
Plot
Sudha, a college student, is challenged by her friends to transform a flower-seller into a sophisticated man. While she accepts the challenge and educates him, Sudha eventually realises that the man was actually Dr. Ravi, who was pranking her. Sudha falls in love with Ravi but ends up marrying the groom suggested by her parents. Why she followed through with that decision forms the rest of the story.
Cast Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Dr. Ravi Jayasudha Tulasi as Sudha Gummadi Annapurnamma Harish Kumar Kantha Rao
Production Production began in 1982 but was halted after Akkineni Nageswara Rao went to the United States for treatment after getting a heart attack. Although Nageswara Rao was insistent to complete the film two years later, the production of the film did not continue due to financial reasons.
Soundtrack The music was composed by K. Chakravarthy.
Release and reception The film was released on 5 November 2022 after being remastered in 2K HD resolution. Srivathsan Nadadhur from OTTPlay wrote, "Prathibimbaalu isn't the 'golden standard' among ANR's films though it remains extremely watchable due to the treatment and the performances. It's a film that'll be in the history books not for its quality but for the fact that someone had the conviction to release it in theatres 40 years after it was made".
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