K-Ramp (2025)
Release Date: October 18, 2025
Directed by: Jains Nani
Starring: Kiran Abbavaram, Yukti Thareja, Saikumar, Vennela Kishore, Naresh
Runtime: 140 minutes
Genre: Romantic Action Entertainer
A turbocharged mix of romance, comedy, and aching regret
Telugu cinema loves big, noisy entertainers, and K-Ramp slides right into that lane. The debut feature from Jains Nani, produced by Hasya Movies, blends youthful energy with broad humour and a thread of heartfelt drama. Kiran Abbavaram plays Kumar, a reckless flirt with money to burn, and Yukti Thareja is Mercy, a calm yet guarded woman with a painful past. At 140 minutes, this Kerala-set story chases redemption, pairing love with bruised hearts and loud laughs. The question is not whether it has scale, it is whether it runs smoothly from start to finish.
The film opens with a tried-and-true setup. Kumar, the indulgent son of industrialist Krishna (Saikumar), lives for clubs and casual romances, not legacy. Fed up, Krishna ships him off to a secluded estate in Kerala to cool off and grow up. City swagger meets rural quiet. Kumar lands in a world of tea gardens, village fairs, and Mercy, who carries PTSD after a family tragedy. Their first encounter happens during a messy ramp stunt, where Kumar’s show-off move crashes into her life. Sparks fly, mixed with friction and curiosity.
The script by Jains Nani, with dialogues by Ravindra Rajaa, runs on two tracks. One is a lively rom-com with slapstick and charm. The other tries to probe healing and maturity. The first half keeps the laughs coming, in a throwback style that nods to ‘90s masala.
Kumar’s fish-out-of-water chaos hits often. He stumbles with the locals, flubs romantic moves, and shares crackling comic timing with Vennela Kishore. Kishore rules a major comic set piece about mistaken identity that balloons into a village-wide chase. It is broad and silly, and the crowd eats it up. Naresh brings warmth as a quippy uncle figure, his punchlines landing with easy timing.
The interval twist
Kiran Abbavaram anchors the film with spark and bite. His Kumar is cocky on the outside and uneasy underneath. He swings from swagger to softness without losing energy. A soggy midnight serenade on a makeshift ramp becomes a highlight. It is physical comedy, part acrobatics, part vulnerable stumble, and it sells Kumar’s shift from brat to caring partner. Yukti Thareja plays Mercy with steady grace. She gives weight to quieter beats, from shaky pauses to guarded glances, and her beachside confessions feel raw. The role asks for restraint in a loud genre, and she holds her ground.
The interval twist reframes Mercy’s backstory and pushes Kumar toward self-reflection. The second half pivots to heavier drama. Kumar gets pulled into a local land conflict that mirrors his inner struggle. Chaitan Bharadwaj’s music tightens the pulse, with the “K-Ramp” theme lifting the action. Parkour-style runs over foggy hills, crossing with tough face-offs. Sateesh Reddy Masam’s visuals deliver scale and texture. Wide aerials of green valleys pair with close, cramped frames during emotional blows. Brahma Kadali’s production design paints Kerala in colour and contrast, from bright Onam frames to slick, stormy nights.
Style is not the problem; emotional follow-through is. Some dramatic turns feel forced. Mercy’s PTSD arc has tender moments, then slides into stagey speeches that dull the effect. When Kumar steps back from the romance to “protect” her, the separation track leans on heavy songs and stalls the flow. A late twist tied to a ramp face-off, both literal and symbolic, aims for catharsis but feels familiar. Editor Chota K. Prasad keeps the momentum steady most of the way, though tighter trims in the reflective passages would help the pace.
The supporting cast, including Muralidhar Goud and Ali, lifts the mood. Goud’s stern estate manager softens into a mentor with funny, hard-nosed advice. These beats add charm, yet they cannot fully cover the script’s bumps. The blend of action and romance clicks in parts. The finale delivers punchy, practical stunts that look clean on screen. Still, the emotional payoff lands lightly. Mercy’s growth takes a back seat to Kumar’s redemption, and the resolution feels rushed.
K-Ramp plays like a spirited crowd-pleaser that values fun over polish. In a busy multiplex, with an audience ready to laugh and cheer, its energy wins. Abbavaram’s charisma and Nani’s go-for-broke staging smooths many rough edges. Fans of lighter Telugu fare, like SR Kalyanamandapam, will find plenty to enjoy. There are real highs, a few bumps, and a strong hint that Nani can aim for deeper stories next time. It is not spotless, but it is a ride worth taking for the big moments and the heart it shows.