Santhana Prapthirasthu


Santhana Prapthirasthu is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Sanjeev Reddy. Produced by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy and Nirvi Hariprasad Reddy, the film stars Vikranth Reddy, and Chandini Chowdary in lead roles.
The film was released on 14 November 2025.

Plot

The story follows Chaitanya, a shy and soft-spoken software engineer who secretly marries Kalyani despite her father’s disapproval. After settling into married life, the couple decides to start a family. Their plans take an unexpected turn when Chaitanya discovers that he has a low sperm count. This revelation leads to a mix of humorous, chaotic, and emotional situations involving eccentric doctors, concerned family members, and quirky friends. Despite the sensitive subject of male fertility, the film treats the theme with a light, family-friendly comedic tone, focusing on acceptance, love, and togetherness.

Cast

Music

The background score and a song is composed by Ajay Arasada, whilst all the remaining songs are composed by Sunil Kashyap.

Release and reception

Santhana Prapthirasthu was released on 14 November 2025.
123Telugu gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars and praised it for dealing with the sensitive issue of male infertility in a thoroughly entertaining manner.
MoneyControl gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars and mentioned that the movie is a fun yet sensible way to talk about a serious issue.
Suresh Kavirayani of The New Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and stated, "Santhana Prapthirasthu is a neat attempt to present the theme of infertility in a light, entertaining manner." The Hindu felt that, "with tighter writing and sharper editing", the film's ideas could have landed far better.
Suhas Sistu from The Hans India appreciated the film’s balance of humour and awareness, rates 3/5 and wrote, “Santhana Prapthirasthu succeeds in presenting a delicate issue through a family-friendly comedic format.”
Sandeep Athreya of Sakshi (media group) gave it 3/5 stars and wrote "Santhana Prapthirasthu isn’t a heavy drama — it’s a breezy entertainer laced with a socially relevant core. Thanks to strong performances and well-placed comedy, it manages to keep you engaged even when the emotional beats falter. It's a pleasant weekend watch for anyone looking for a clean, uncomplicated film with a fresh theme".