There’s no shortage of fun and entertainment in ‘K-Ramp’: Director Jains Nani

Successful actor Kiran Abbavaram is starring in the upcoming film K-Ramp. This movie is being jointly produced by renowned production houses Hasya Movies and Rudransh Celluloid, with rising producers Razesh Danda and Shiva Bommak backing the project. Jains Nani is directing the film, which is set for a grand theatrical release on October 18, coinciding with the Diwali festival. In an interview held today, director Jains Nani shared the highlights of the film.

He said, “We chose the title K-Ramp because it suits the story. We never thought of it as a vulgar term. The hero’s name in the film is Kumar. According to the story, his character goes through various challenges. Everyone knows the term ‘ramp’, and we felt it aligned well with the character and storyline. Though we considered other titles initially, this one felt catchy and easily memorable.”

He added, “Don’t assume the movie is inappropriate just because a couple of lines in the trailer felt edgy. This is very much a family film. But we always aim to attract the youth audience first. That’s the strategy behind the trailer cut. Once youth like the film, they’ll bring along their families. The story is something every audience can relate to. Parents must watch this film. Some movies only have ‘moments’, but K-Ramp has a solid story, and we’ve designed engaging sequences around it. The interval block will be a surprise.”

Speaking about his background, he said, “I studied at IIT Madras, and while I was there, I made short films. They were well-received, which gave me confidence to step into Tollywood. But cinema has been my passion since childhood. I’ve spent a year and a half working with Kiran Abbavaram. Once he okayed the story, we refined the script based on his body language and energy. During the scripting stage, Kiran shared his thoughts, but never interfered with the story or script. We shot exactly what we planned, with no wastage, and completed filming in 47 days.”

“For the heroine’s role, we chose Yukti and put her through workshops. We rehearsed all key scenes before heading to the shoot. Yukti perfectly fit the character. Both the hero and heroine have strong scope for performance. Audiences will enjoy the film thoroughly if they follow their character arcs. The first half focuses more on the hero’s character, while the second half highlights the heroine’s role.”

“To bring freshness to the story, we chose a Kerala backdrop. A short while into the film, the story shifts to Kerala. This move brings in new visuals, local flavor, and language elements that help create humor. Even the background score incorporates local Kerala styles. We shot most of the film in a beautiful college in Kerala, and were lucky to find the perfect location. We also filmed in scenic spots across the state.”

“Our film features three songs. We didn’t want to disrupt the story’s flow with too many songs. The background score will be a major highlight, and audiences will enjoy it in theatres. There’s tough competition at the box office this Diwali, but our teaser and trailer have received a great response. We wish success for all films, but we hope ours becomes a bigger hit. We’re inviting people to the theatres for fun, and that fun is guaranteed throughout. We’re not stressed about the result, because we’ve watched the film many times during post-production and are confident about the entertainment it delivers. Audiences will thoroughly enjoy it. Kamalini Jethmalani plays a small guest role, with hilarious scenes alongside Naresh. Personally, I love energetic, fun-filled films. Some new projects are under discussion, and I’ll share details after K-Ramp releases.”