K-Ramp

The way the heroine's disorder is introduced is good, but apart from that, things do not work much. There are so many routine scenes that one gets exhausted counting them in the first half. One gets the feeling that Kiran Abbavaram made this film only to showcase himself as a mass hero. While his performance is good, the rest of the film is disappointing. The second half has a few good moments, but the drama feels forced again. A senior actor gets an interesting role, but it looks and sounds a bit cheap at the outset. There is no denying that K-Ramp is made for the front benchers, but even for them, things feel over the top.

The tragedy of ‘K-Ramp’ lies in its wasted potential. Good comedy writing, and a sensitive portrayal of love, mental health, and acceptance, could have been refreshing. Instead, the film becomes a farce, laughing at pain, mocking vulnerability, and dressing insensitivity as entertainment. If there is anything that holds the film together, it is the cast’s commitment. It is increasingly frustrating how filmmakers defend films like this by claiming they were made for “B and C section audiences” or insisting the film is self-aware, or that there is no logic or story, as if such statements excuse poor writing. Audiences are perceptive enough to see through these claims. Quality storytelling should transcend arbitrary categories rather than underestimate the viewer’s intelligence.

The major issue which may restrict family audiences from watching the film is the excessive usage of cuss words. The lead character uses the cuss words liberally throughout the film even when it is not really required. Better care in toning down this aspect would have helped the film to reach out to all sections of the audience. Overall, K-Ramp provides a few genuine laughs here and there. Around thirty minutes after the interval and Kiran Abbavaram’s comedy timing keeps the audience entertained to an extent. If you enjoy over-the-top comedy, you might give K-Ramp a try. However, be prepared to hear many cuss words throughout the film, and to endure a poorly written and executed below-the-belt comedy track by Naresh, along with the outdated execution during the first hour of the film. Bottomline: Partly ‘Fun’ & Partly ‘Cringe’