Where to watch Praanam (2003)

Story

✓ Checked against web sources · 2 Oct 2026

In a coastal village, a lower-caste man named Sivudu and a Brahmin woman named Kathyayani fall in love, but their relationship violates rigid caste laws. The village head orders their execution. Centuries later, they are reborn—Sivudu as Kaasi, an orphan musician returning from America to make a Telugu music album, and Kathyayani as Uma, sister of a powerful politician. Kaasi finds Uma and they fall in love again, but her brother wants her to marry his nephew instead. When they flee to a coastal area, they discover it is the very place where their past lives unfolded, and the village recognizes them.

Why watch

• A unique fantasy romance exploring reincarnation and love across lifetimes
• Strong performances by Allari Naresh and Sadha in challenging dual roles
• Melodious music by Kamalakar, particularly the song Nindu Noorella

Good for: Viewers who enjoy romantic dramas with supernatural elements; the film is family-friendly with no vulgarity or excessive violence.

About the film

Directed by Malli, this 2003 fantasy romantic drama stars Allari Naresh and Sadha in dual roles, with Seetha, Banerjee and Shafi in supporting roles. The film was produced by Maganti Babu under the GMRC banner and released on 25 July 2003. Music was composed by Kamalakar. The story, written by Subba Rao Master, explores themes of reincarnation and love transcending caste barriers.

Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia, grokipedia.com, sunnxt.com (checked 02 Oct 2026)