Papam Prathap is a Telugu romantic comedy-drama directed by SP Durga Naresh. Released on 17 April 2026, the film stars Thiruveer as Prathap and Payal Radhakrishna as Bujjamma, with supporting roles by Ajay Ghosh, Raasi and Srinivas Avasarala. Produced by ETV WIN and Krishi Entertainments, it is set in the late 1990s Godavari region.
The story revolves around a soft-spoken young man who marries his childhood sweetheart, only for her to leave him three days later, turning their personal issue into a village-wide spectacle. Blending comedy, emotion and rural drama, it offers a complete family entertainer, though reviews are mixed.
