Play Back is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language science fiction drama film written and directed by Jakka Hari Prasad.
Hari Prasad Jakka who worked as a co-writer for Sukumar's films such as 100% Love (2011) and 1: Nenokkadine (2014) helmed the project.
[5] Venkata Chari of HMTV appreciated Jakka's direction and his handling of the cross-time concept, stating: "This is a film that would thrill the audience."
He compared the film with the 2016 South Korean TV series Signal but added that Jakka adapted the script to Telugu nativity with more emotion and drama.
[8] 123Telugu.com also rated it 2.5/5 and concluded: "On the whole, Play Back is a family thriller that has a fresh concept that deals with a cross-time telephone conversation.