D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu
| D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Suspense thriller |
| Written by | Poluru Krishna |
| Screenplay by | Poluru Krishna |
| Directed by | Poluru Krishna |
| Starring | Rajeev Kanakala Udaya Bhanu Vasanthika |
| Music by | Sriram Maddury |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| Production | |
| Producer | K.V.SRIRAM |
| Cinematography | K. Mahesh Kumar |
| Editor | G. V. Chandrashekar |
| Production company | South Indian Screens |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language suspense thriller streaming television series. Directed by Poluru Krishna and produced by South Indian Screens, the series stars Rajeev Kanakala as Prasad Rao, Udaya Bhanu in a key role, and Vasanthika as Swathi.[1][2][3]
Story
The series follows Prasad Rao, a father driven to uncover the truth behind his daughter Swathi's sudden disappearance. His search leads him into a maze of buried secrets and personal betrayals that shake the foundations of family and friendship. Blending emotional drama with elements of suspense, the narrative delves into how love, grief, and deception become entangled within ordinary lives.
Cast
- Rajeev Kanakala as Prasad Rao
- Udaya Bhanu as Rebecca Joseph
- Vasanthika Macha as Swathi
- Gayathri Bhargavi as Bhavani
- Sujatha
- Hima Bindhu
Marketing
The trailer for the series was released on 27 February 2026.[4][5]
Reception
Writing for The Hindu, Srivathsan Nadadhur gave a critical review, stating that "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu is a needless addition to the worryingly growing list of vigilante sagas with reductive tropes. It appears slick because it does not want to let viewers think; it does not have much to say either".[6]
OTTPlay also awarded the show a 2.5/5 rating, describing it as a "sensible message wrapped in familiar drama" where the core suspense occasionally went missing when most needed.[7] On the other hand, NTV Telugu gave a more positive rating of 2.75/5, highlighting Rajeev Kanakala as the "main strength" of the series and noting that despite some logical misses, the director managed to keep the audience engaged through its six-episode run.[8]
The Hans India characterized the series as a "family-friendly drama" with a meaningful message about parental responsibility, praising Udaya Bhanu’s subtle yet impactful portrayal of a police officer.[9] Sakshi Post wrote "Focus leans more toward emotional drama than investigative detailing".[10]
References
- ^ "D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu OTT release announced: When and where to watch Rajeev Kanakala, Udaya Bhanu's Telugu thriller series". The Economic Times. 2025-10-08. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "Telugu web series D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu to premiere on OTT in October". India Today. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu OTT release date: When, where to stream Udaya Bhanu's new series". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "When are where to watch Rajeev Kanakala and Udaya Bhanu's 'D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu". The Times of India. 2025-10-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu gets premiere date". Cinema Express. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (27 February 2026). "'D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu' series review: This vigilante thriller confuses pace with nuance". The Hindu. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledhu Review: A sensible message wrapped in familiar drama". OTTPlay. 27 February 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu Review". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). 27 February 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "'D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledhu' review: Father-daughter drama with a strong message". The Hans India. 1 March 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu Review". Sakshi Post. 27 February 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.