Raj Tarun, struggling with back-to-back flops, returns after a year with the crime-comedy Paanch Minar. Can this film impress the audience and give him a much-needed hit? Let’s see!
Paanch Minar Story: Kittu, who struggles to earn respect and money, keeps falling for quick-money schemes. One day, he unexpectedly gets trapped in both a murder case and a money-laundering crime. The film Paanch Minar follows how Kittu deals with these sudden dangers, the troubles he faces, and whether he finally manages to come out safe.
Performances: Raj Tarun looks a bit fresh after a long time, though he could’ve shown more energy. In some songs and scenes, he seems uninterested, but he still handles the character well. Rashi Singh has fewer scenes, yet she tries to impress.
Ajay Ghosh’s comedy worked. Actors like Nithin Prasanna, Jeeva, Ravi Varma, and Laxman Meesala have small roles they also did well. Brahmaji suits father roles, Bindu shines as the innocent mother, and Sudarshan’s comedy punches bring good laughs.
Technical Aspects: Shekar Chandra’s music lacked originality due to trendy meme-style tunes, but his background score added good interest to the film. Aditya Javvadi’s cinematography was decent, though better production and art support could have improved the output. Editor Prawin Pudi kept the narrative clear.
Director Ramesh Kadumula mixed crime, comedy, and confusion; the first half felt slow, but the second half worked well. The last 15 minutes were well written. Overall, he proved stronger as a writer than a director.
Analysis: Compared to his recent films, Paanch Minar is much better. With good promotion, this comedy-suspense entertainer has strong chances of becoming a commercial hit.
Verdict: Paanch Minar blends comedy and suspense effectively, making it an enjoyable watch with commercial appeal.
Bottom Line: Entertaining crime-comedy.
Rating: 2.5/5
