Movie Name : Drive
Release Date : Dec 12, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Aadhi Pinisetty, Madonna Sebastian, Raja Chembolu, Kamal Kamaraju, Anish Yohan Kuruvilla and others
Director : Jenuse Mohamed
Producer : V. Ananda Prasad
Music Director : Osho Venkat
Cinematographers : Abinandhan Ramanujam
Editor : Prawin Pudi
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Actor Aadhi Pinisetty, fresh off his villainous turn in Akhanda 2, returns to the screen with Drive, which was released today. Here is how it holds up.
Story:
Media tycoon Jayadev Reddy (Aadhi Pinisetty) enters a secret deal with a nationalist group and plans to move to London with his family. Things collapse when a hacker exposes the agreement and destabilizes Jayadev’s life. The hacker continues targeting Jayadev’s close ones. The film follows who this hacker is, why he is after Jayadev and how their conflict concludes.
Plus Points:
This section offers very little. Aadhi Pinisetty delivers a passable performance, but it never lifts the film. A few of his interactions with the hacker land, though the impact is limited.
Satyadev stands out in the climax and hints at potential for a continuation. Some visuals are occasionally striking because of strong location choices and competent camerawork.
Minus Points:
Although the film positions itself as a revenge drama, it never creates real tension. The plot feels routine and the hacker’s motive lacks depth. Given his abilities, he could resolve the conflict immediately or cause severe damage, yet the script restricts him to a basic act of revenge. This strips the conflict of urgency and makes his mission feel inconsistent.
Madonna Sebastian’s character adds nothing to the narrative. Her scenes mostly involve asking obvious questions in serious moments, which unintentionally turns tense moments into comic ones.
Several scenes lack logic, and even if those issues are ignored, the film still does not offer a compelling narrative to hold interest.
Technical Aspects:
Writer and director Januse Mohammed Majeed is unable to build tension, sustain momentum or bring emotional weight to the material. The writing lacks intensity throughout. Abinandhan Ramanujan’s cinematography stands out as the film’s strength. Osho Venkar’s music feels out of place and adds little. Prawin Pudi attempts to keep the film cohesive, but the second half drags. Production values are acceptable.
Verdict:
On the whole, Drive is a dull revenge drama with no freshness. The weak story and flat execution prevent the film from making any impact, and Aadhi Pinisetty’s performance feels wasted. With stronger writing and direction, it could have been a solid thriller, but it falls far short. It is an easy film to skip.
123telugu.com Rating: 2/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team