Movie: 12A Railway Colony
Rating: 1.75/5
Rating: 1.75/5
Cast: Allari Naresh, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Anush Kuruvilla, Getup Srinu, Viva Harsha, Jeevan Kumar, Abhirami, Sai Kumar and others
Director: Nani Kasaragadda
Produced By: Srinivasa Silver Screen
Release Date: 21-11-2025
Story:
As the title suggests, the film is set in 12A Railway Colony. It follows Karthik, a henchman working for a local politician, who tries to impress his neighbor Aaradhana, an aspiring badminton player. After a few incidents, Karthik grows closer to her, but just as he is about to confess his love, he discovers a shocking truth about her past. The rest of the story explores what Karthik learns and the unexpected challenges that await him.
Performances:
Allari Naresh feels miscast in this role. His character neither provides comic relief nor offers depth to showcase his acting skills, leaving little impact. Kamakshi Bhaskarla does a decent job and adds some emotional weight to her character. Anush Kuruvilla, Getup Srinu, Viva Harsha, Jeevan Kumar, and others are adequate. Abhirami makes her presence felt, while Sai Kumar is wasted in a poorly written role.
What Works:
The interval twist is strong and raises expectations for the second half. The initial moments after the interval also look promising, and the buildup to the pre-climax episode is handled reasonably well.
What Doesn’t Work:
The film struggles with an inconsistent screenplay and weak scenes. Much of the first half feels aimless, with neither comedy nor romance making an impact. The second half begins well but quickly loses momentum. The investigative officer character is poorly written. He explains a case details to his subordinate which he barely investigates, and it is the hero who conveniently finds all the clues. The heroine’s backstory fails to deliver emotional depth, and although the pre-climax idea seems good, its execution falters. The climax ends on a silly and unsatisfying note.
12A Railway Colony Review and Verdict:
The concept of 12A Railway Colony promises an engaging suspense thriller, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The first half lingers too long, and the second half remains tiresome even with some plot twists.
The film struggles with an inconsistent screenplay and weak scenes. Much of the first half feels aimless, with neither comedy nor romance making an impact. The second half begins well but quickly loses momentum. The investigative officer character is poorly written. He explains a case details to his subordinate which he barely investigates, and it is the hero who conveniently finds all the clues. The heroine’s backstory fails to deliver emotional depth, and although the pre-climax idea seems good, its execution falters. The climax ends on a silly and unsatisfying note.
12A Railway Colony Review and Verdict:
The concept of 12A Railway Colony promises an engaging suspense thriller, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The first half lingers too long, and the second half remains tiresome even with some plot twists.
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