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Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Razor (2026) Review

Released on 7 May 2026, Razor (2026) is a Telugu action, drama movie starring Ravi Babu. Directed by Ravi Babu. When a little girl is hunted to be killed by a powerful politician and his ruthless criminal network, an unassuming dog groomer becomes her guardian angel as her fate dangles between survival and certain death. Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.

Razor
DISASTER

Razor(2026)

Telugu · Action, Drama

0 · 7 May 2026

Writer: Ravi Babu

Ratings

IMDbIMDb5.6
LetterboxdLetterboxd0
Metacritic UserMetacritic User0
TMDBTMDB73
TraktTrakt40

Our Rating

2

📖 Story

The story revolves around a political assassination where Home Minister Kanakaraju murders the Chief Minister to seize power. The crime is accidentally recorded on a CCTV camera owned by Vishnu. When the killers come for the evidence, they murder Vishnu and his wife, leaving their young daughter Teju as the sole witness. Rudra Pratap, a mobile pet groomer with a mysterious past, steps in to protect the girl and expose the villains using his lethal skills.

🔍 Analysis

Razor is an ultra-violent action thriller that marks a departure for Ravi Babu from his usual genres. The film relies heavily on brutal, graphic action sequences that may satisfy hardcore fans of the genre but could alienate family audiences. While the first half moves at a decent pace and establishes an interesting mind game regarding the hidden evidence, the momentum falters significantly in the latter half.

The screenplay becomes highly predictable, following a routine 'savior' trope that lacks fresh perspective. The pacing drags as the narrative shifts toward a clichéd backstory for the protagonist, and the logic takes a back seat, especially concerning police incompetence and outdated plot devices like hiding evidence in toys. The music and background score are functional but fail to elevate the tension in critical scenes, while the visual effects appear weak in several frames.

🎭 Performances

Ravi Babu: Delivers a physically demanding performance with intense stunts, though his trademark expressionless style limits the character's emotional depth.

Baby Tejal Vikhyathi: The emotional anchor of the film; she gives a wonderful performance as the traumatized child.

Tanish: Decent in a brief role as the girl's father.

Veeranna Chowdary: Effective as the ruthless antagonist.

💪 Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • High-octane action sequences
  • Ravi Babu's physical screen presence
  • Strong performance by the child artist
  • Interesting riddle-based investigative scenes

Weaknesses

  • Highly predictable and routine plot
  • Excessive and graphic violence
  • Sluggish and dull second half
  • Glaring logical loopholes
  • Weak VFX in certain portions

🎬 Direction & Writing

Ravi Babu attempts a gritty, Hollywood-style actioner but struggles with a weak script by Satyanand. While his technical signature is visible in the production design and action choreography, his direction fails to sustain the thrill due to a lack of emotional impact and original storytelling.

🛠️ Technical Aspects
  • - Brutal action choreography by Satish Palloju
  • - Adequate cinematography by Bhalla Satyanarayana and Charan Madhavaneni
  • - Serviceable background score by Rajesh S S
  • - Functional production design consistent with Ravi Babu's style

📰 Ratings Sources

SourceRating
123Telugu123Telugu
2.50 / 5
GreatAndhraGreatAndhra
2.00 / 5

Our Rating

2/5

💰 Box Office Collection

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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards

No centers data available.

No awards data available.

😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics

TypeValue
Positive25%
Neutral35%
Negative40%

Critics

Critics largely characterized the film as a 'below-average' actioner. While Ravi Babu's shift into a full-blown action role was noted, the lack of a compelling story and the 'gratuitous' nature of the violence were cited as major deterrents. Most reviews highlighted that the film felt like a derivative mix of Korean and Hollywood thrillers.

Final Box-Office Result

DISASTER

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did Razor release in theatres?

Razor released on 7 May 2026 (2026).

Is Razor a hit or flop?

Razor is declared a DISASTER at the box office.

What is the budget of Razor?

Budget of Razor is approximately ₹6 Crore.

Where to watch Razor online? OTT release date?

Razor is available on aha, Prime Video, JioHotstar from 18 June 2026.

Who directed Razor?

Razor directed by Ravi Babu. Produced by Daggubati Suresh Babu, Ravi Babu.

Who are the main cast members of Razor?

Razor stars Ravi Babu.

What is the Tollybo rating for Razor?

Tollybo rates Razor 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.

What is the genre and runtime of Razor?

Razor — Genre: Action, Drama, Language: Telugu.

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