Prema Katha

Prema Katha is a Telugu romantic musical entertainer directed by Vipin. The film stars Naresh Agastya and Rabiya Khatoon in the lead roles, alongside a stellar ensemble cast including Radhika Sarathkumar, Prince Rama Varma, Suman, Aamani, Tulasi, Vidyullekha, Tanikella Bharani, Raja Chembolu, Venkatesh Kakumanu, Harsha Vardhan, Mohan Raman, Ananth, Jogi Naidu, Sanjay Reddy, Duvvasi Mohan, Rajashree, Ping Pong Surya, Radha Krishna, Narasimha, Viraajita, Parnika, Nagi Jabardast, Prasanth, Divya, Master Karthikeya, Mrunal Varma, and many others in supporting roles.

Prema Katha (transl. Love Story) is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written by Vara Prasad Varma and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Set against a rural backdrop, it tells the poignant tale of Suri (Sumanth), a poor village boy, and Divya (Antara Mali), a wealthy upper-class girl, who fall deeply in love despite stark social divides. Their romance faces fierce opposition from Divya’s violent brother, Sankaram (Manoj Bajpayee), whose aggression threatens to tear them apart.

Mana Iddari Prema Katha (2025)

“Mana Iddari Prema Katha” (which means “Our Love Story”) is a Telugu romantic drama that released on April 25, 2025. Directed by a new-age filmmaker under the Madhura Audio banner, it features Iqbal as Babu Anna and Priyanka Jasper as Bhumi in the main roles, with Mounica and Riyan in key supporting parts. The film has a runtime of about 1 hour and 46 minutes and carries a UA 16+ rating.

Plot Summary

The film follows the gentle love story of Babu Anna and Bhumi. Their happy relationship changes during a beach trip with Bhumi’s friend Anu and Babu Anna’s brother Nani. A serious misunderstanding by the local villagers leads to a brutal attack on Nani and Anu, which shatters the peaceful lives of the couple.

From there, the story moves across different time periods, showing how the fallout from that day shapes their futures. The narrative deals with fate, guilt, distance, and the hope of starting over. It looks at how love survives through pain, separation, and the chance to reunite. Emotional scenes, lyrical dialogues, and scenic visuals give the film a poetic feel.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Not clearly credited in public sources, produced under Madhura Audio
• Main Cast:
  • Iqbal as Babu Anna
  • Priyanka Jasper as Bhumi
  • Mounica
  • Riyan
• Music: The soundtrack features soft, melodic songs that support the love story and heighten the emotional impact.

Reception

The movie has drawn praise for its emotional narrative and strong performances. It holds a 7.6/10 rating on IMDb. Reviewers highlight its bittersweet take on relationships and the way it portrays love, regret, and hope. The official trailer on YouTube showcases the film’s emotional highs and lows, along with glimpses of its romantic and intense moments.

“Mana Iddari Prema Katha” is available in select theaters and on supported platforms in cities like Bengaluru and Payyanur, with tickets listed through services like BookMyShow.

Other Related Titles in 2025

If “Mana Iddari Prema Katha” is not the title you had in mind, here are a couple of other Telugu projects from 2025 that share similar names or themes:

For background, the original “Prema Katha” from 1999 is a classic Telugu romantic drama directed by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Sumanth and Antara Mali. The 1999 film is often remembered by long-time Telugu cinema fans, but it has no direct link to the 2025 releases.