Movie Name : Paanch Minar
Release Date : Nov 21, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Raj Tarun, Rashi Singh, Ajay Ghosh, Brahmaji, Srinivasa Reddy, Sudharshan
Director : Ram Kadumula
Producers : Madhavi & MSM Reddy
Music Director : Shekar Chandra
Cinematographer : Aditya Javvadi
Editor : Prawin Pudi
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Raj Tarun’s latest film Paanch Minar has arrived in theatres, featuring Rashi Singh as the female lead in a crime-comedy setup. Here is our take on how it unfolds.
Story:
Krishna Chaitanya, also known as Kittu (Raj Tarun), loses five lakh rupees in a bitcoin scam and takes up cab driving to recover his losses. During one ride, two contract killers murder their targets, and although Kittu escapes, he unintentionally triggers trouble from the killers, local rowdy Murthy (Ajay Ghosh), and CI Aiyer (Nithin Prasanna), who now wants him dead. What Kittu did to provoke them and what Paanch Minar ultimately signifies forms the rest of the story.
Plus Points:
Raj Tarun takes on a light comedic role and handles it comfortably. His reactions in tense moments work well, and his comedy generates consistent laughs whenever the writing gives him room.
Ajay Ghosh gets a partly serious, partly quirky role and he manages the balance effectively. Brahmaji is adequate, and Sudarshan contributes whenever the film needs a bit of comedic lift. The rest of the cast performs within the scope given.
The second half is narrated more smoothly, and the humour in serious situations lands better here due to improved pacing and more focused writing.
Minus Points:
The story is predictable and follows a familiar pattern, and although the comedy keeps the film from becoming dull, the narrative offers nothing fresh. The director could have added more engaging twists to elevate the experience and keep viewers invested.
Rashi Singh looks fine, but her character has very limited scope, and Brahmaji too feels underutilised despite his presence. Their roles lack weight and leave no impact.
The second half is better than the first, but it still contains scenes that feel unnecessary or forced. Certain comedic portions fall flat, and the absence of emotional depth limits how well the crime-comedy blend comes together.
Technical Aspects:
Ramesh Kadumula opts for a safe approach in both writing and presentation, delivering a familiar narrative in a clean but risk-free manner. His writing provides a few entertaining moments, yet the absence of strong turns and surprising shifts reduces overall engagement. It feels competent but not fully realised.
Aditya Javvadi’s cinematography is neat, and Shekar Chandra’s music is passable. Prawin Pudi’s editing strengthens the latter half and keeps the film moving. Gorijala Sudhakar’s dialogues add humour at the right moments. Production values are adequate for the film’s scale.
Verdict:
On the whole, Paanch Minar is a crime comedy that works in a few moments, supported mainly by the performances and scattered humour. The film lacks a strong story and better utilisation of its cast, which limits its overall impact. Raj Tarun’s comedy works, and Sudarshan, Brahmaji, and Ajay Ghosh provide occasional laughs. If you are looking for light entertainment with minimal expectations, the film works to an extent, but expecting sharp twists or inventive writing will leave you disappointed.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team