The film was made on a Low Budget of INR 2 crore (US$320,000). But The first day collection of the movie was INR 3.4 crore (US$540,000). On the second day, it collected INR 2.9 crore (US$460,000) and INR 2.58 crore (US$410,000) on the third day, thus collecting INR 6.5 crore (US$1.0 million) in just 3 days, which was a jackpot for the producers. By the week ending June 30, 2013 the film was declared a Hit at the Box office. The film completed 50 Days in 53 Centers on July 26, 2013.
Plus points of the film are thrilling elements, cast and screenplay. It’s a different film for Sudheer who made his debut with a romantic comedy SMS. Nandita has got big eyes and her eyes are effectively used in second half to thrill the audiences. She did well. Praveen generates good comedy with his dialogue delivery and comic timing. Saptagiri who has entertained with Nellore accent in a cameo of Kandireega gets a full length role and he entertains again. Screenplay provided by Maruthi is good in second half.
The film opened to excellent reviews all over the world.
idlebrain.com gave a review of rating 3/5 stating "Made on a meagre budget of under 2 crores, Prema Katha Chithram, from the team of low-budget super hits Ee Rojullo & Bus Stop, is going to be a winner at box office for it’s thrilling/entertaining moments in second half."
123telugu.com gave a review of rating 3.5/5 stating "Humour and Romance are base human emotions. When they are handled effectively, viewers will connect strongly to a story. The same is the case with ‘Prema Katha Chitram’. The entertaining and thrilling second half will make you happy. Don’t miss this flick."
Oneindia Entertainment gave a review stating "Prema Katha Chithram - Thriller with a pleasant surprise of good acting and story. Definitely an enjoyable movie."
IndiaGlitz gave a review of rating 3.25/5 stating "It is a crazy idea that has been glossed over with immense craft. The film is a laugh riot. Even if you don't like one part of the film, you will like the rest of it, for it is a montreal film with the sole purpose of dishing out entertainment and entertainment alone."
APHerald.com gave a review of rating 3.5/5 stating "Prema Katha Chitram is a perfect mix of suspense-horror-love , don’t miss it."
Telugucinema.com gave a review of rating 3.25/5 stating "Prema Katha Chitram hits right notes. The writer has mixed horror elements and comedy perfectly. It is a simple story and is told interestingly and entertainingly. In one sentence, it is a hilarious spooky thriller."
way2movies.com gave a review of rating 3.25/5 stating "Despite few flaws, Prema Katha Chitram makes you glued to the screens for its right mix of horror and humor."
DVD Features:
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Mastered from Hi Defiinition Source
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Anamorphic Widescreen Enhanced (16:9) DVD
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English Subtitles
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Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround
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NTSC All Regions
Cast: Sudheer, Nanditha, Praveen & Saptagiri etc
Banner: RPA Crations
Music: JB
Art: Govind
Action: Dragon Prakash
Editing: Uddav
Story - screenplay - dialogues - direction supervision: Maruthi
Camera - Direction: J Prabhakar Reddy
Producer: Sudarshan Reddy
A group of four (Sudheer, Nanditha, Praveen and Saptagiri) go to a remote farmthouse to commit a mass suicide. In the process, Sudheer falls in love with Nanditha who secretly admires him. Sudheer’s friend encourages him to be physically intimate with her. The rest of the story is all about what happens when Sudheer tries to touch Nandini. The rest of the story is all about how they manage to get-out of that haunted farmhouse in one piece.