Last updated: 21 Jul 2026


Telugu · Action, Drama
0 · 7 May 2026
Writer: Ravi Babu
Ratings
Our Rating
2
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.
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a clichéd backstory for the protagonist, and the logic takes a back seat, especially concerning police incompetence and outdated plot devices like hiding evidence in toys.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.
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
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.
| Source | Rating |
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| 2.50 / 5 | |
| 2.00 / 5 |
Our Rating
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 25% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 40% |
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
Razor released on 7 May 2026 (2026).
Razor is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Razor is available on aha, Prime Video from 18 June 2026.
Razor directed by Ravi Babu. Produced by Daggubati Suresh Babu, Ravi Babu.
Razor stars Ravi Babu.
Tollybo rates Razor 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Razor — Genre: Action, Drama, Language: Telugu.