The Rose Villa is a suspense thriller that revolves around Doctor Ravi (Dheekshith Shetty) and his wife Shwetha (Swetha Varma), a novelist, who find themselves stranded in Munnar when their car breaks down. While inadvertently heading towards a dangerous Naxal zone, they are safely escorted by the police to a local restaurant.

Here, Ravi heroically saves retired army officer Solomon (Raja Ravindra), who, along with his wife Helen (Archana Kumar), invites the couple to their luxurious home, The Rose Villa, to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

What starts as a pleasant evening slowly spirals into a tense, mysterious situation. Ravi and Shwetha find themselves trapped in the house due to strange and shocking developments. When Ravi’s worried mother lodges a police complaint, Inspector Shiva (Vennela Ramarao) begins to uncover dark secrets surrounding The Rose Villa. The story gradually unravels the mystery behind the house and its inhabitants.

Highlights

Strong performances by Dheekshith Shetty and Raja Ravindra
Effective background score and suspenseful music
Cinematography capturing natural and realistic locations
Compact runtime keeps the narrative moving

Drawbacks

Simple plot lacking major twists and turns
Limited commercial or masala elements, which might reduce appeal for mainstream audiences
Some repetitive scenes reduce tension in parts

Verdict

The Rose Villa is an engaging suspense thriller with strong performances and a realistic, immersive backdrop. It offers a Hollywood-inspired flavor with emotional undertones but falters slightly due to its straightforward plot and lack of commercial elements.