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NDTV
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Badass: First Look Poster Of Siddhu Jonnalagadda's Film Out Now, Release Date Announced
New Delhi: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, known for his impressive performance in Tillu Square, is all set to team up with acclaimed director Ravikanth Perepu for his next film, Badass. The makers dropped the film's first look poster on X on Wednesday. The poster featured Siddhu wearing a black shirt and sunglasses. He is seen lighting a cigar while surrounded by cameras and mics. The text on the image read, "If middle finger was a man," followed by the film's title - Badass. The caption read, "You have seen heroes and you have seen villains. But this one's not here to fit into your labels! Make way for STARBOY #Siddu as #Badass. This time no mercy. He's going to set the screens on. A film by @ravikanthperepu, Produced by @vamsi84 & #SaiSoujanya." Have a look here: You have seen heroes & You have seen villains. ???? But this one's not here to fit into your labels! ???? Make way for STARBOY #Siddu as #Badass ❤️???? This time no mercy. He's going to set the screens on ???? A Film by @ravikanthperepu Produced by @vamsi84 & #SaiSoujanya … — Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) July 9, 2025 Produced by Naga Vamsi under his Sitara Entertainments banner, Badass is co-produced by Trivikram Srinivas. The film is written by Ravikanth Perepu and Siddhu Jonnalagadda. With a massive budget in place, Badass is expected to go on floors soon. Siddhu Jonnalagadda was last seen in Bommarillu Baskar's Jack. The film also featured Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Brahmaji and Prakash Raj in key roles. Jack did not perform well at the box office. Despite its promising premise as a satirical comedy, the movie failed to resonate with audiences and had a short-lived theatrical run, barely making past its opening weekend. The film's commercial failure was a massive financial blow to the makers, whereas Siddhu faced harsh criticism for playing a RAW agent in a funny manner, reported Hindustan Times. In addition to Badass, Siddhu Jonnalagadda will also be seen in the romance drama, Telusu Kada. The actor will share screen space with Srinidhi Shetty and Raashi Khanna in the film. Directed by fashion designer Neeraja Kona, Telusu Kada is set to release in October 2025.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jack actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda gears up for a comeback with Badass
Siddhu Jonnalagadda was seen as the new sensation in Telugu cinema with big hits in the last few years. However, his last film, Jack, ended as a big flop at the box office. The response was so bad that Jack did not even last three days in theatres and was out after its first weekend. Siddhu Jonnalagada's next is Badass A fan of gripping thrillers? Stream Shaitan and Daya on Jio Hotstar via OTTplay Premium The makers lost huge money, and more than anything, Siddhu was trolled brutally for playing a RAW agent in a funny manner. This took a toll on him, and he stayed away from the media for a long time. Now, he is back with a new film that he announced on July 9, 2025. Titled Badass, the film will be directed by Ravikanth Perepu of Kshanam fame. The first look of the film was revealed today and showcases Siddhu in a very stylish avatar. Dressed in a black shirt and smoking a cigarette, Siddhu is seen lighting up a cigar in the presence of the media. The caption, 'If Middle Finger was a Man' sums up the idea and has a special meaning by the looks of it. The film seems to be a satirical comedy and will be produced by Naga Vamsi under his Sitara Entertainments banner. Badass will also be co-produced by Trivikram Srinivas. Director Ravikanth Perepu, meanwhile, had made a film titled Bubblegum with Roshan Kanakala, and the film ended as a big flop at the box office. So, he along with Sidhu Jonnalagadda needs to make a comeback at any cost and prove themselves with Badass. Siddhu Jonnalagadda lines up back-to-back films The shooting of Badass will kickstart soon and will be made on a huge budget. As of now, Siddhu Jonnalagadda is busy giving finishing touches to his other film, Telusu Kada, which is being directed by fashion designer Neeraja Kona. The film is done with its shoot and will be released in October 2025. There is also news that Badass will have a strong message that will be conveyed through Siddhu's character. Sitara Entertainments is backing popular directors and making films one after the other. As of now, they are producing a film with Suriya, which is being directed by Venky Atluri. Once they are done with that film, Badass will continue its shoot in Hyderabad. More details about the female lead and other key characters in the film will be out soon.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Siddhu Jonnalagadda returns Rs 4 crore fee after 'Jack' flops at box office: Reports
's latest film 'Jack' failed to meet expectations at the box office, resulting in a disappointing run despite the hype surrounding its release. Now reports suggest that the actor has returned a part of his fee back to the producers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Directed by the film was eagerly awaited due to Siddhu's previous successes with movies like 'DJ Tillu' and 'Tillu Square'. However, Jack struggled to connect with audiences, earning only around Rs 8-9 crores worldwide as per Sacnilk, which fell far short of the projections. Siddhu returns Rs 4 crore As per a Gulte report, Siddhu Jonnalagadda has taken responsibility for the film's failure. The actor has returned nearly half of his remuneration, amounting to Rs 4 crores, to help ease the burden on the film's makers. The film's underperformance upon its release on April 10, led to criticism and disappointment among viewers, who found the story confusing and the overall execution lacking. Despite the setback, 'Jack' later made its OTT debut on Netflix. Plot of the film The film is a spy action comedy that follows the story of Pablo Neruda, also known as Jack. Jack is a highly skilled but unconventional individual who aspires to become a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent. Despite being an engineering topper, he rejects traditional job offers, keeping his true ambitions secret from his worried father. The film stars , Prakash Raj and others in key roles. What's next for Siddhu? Looking ahead, Siddhu is gearing up for his next project, 'Telusu Kada', a Telugu romantic film directed and written by Neeraja Kona. The movie features Siddhu alongside leading actresses Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty. 'Telusu Kada' is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025.
Pink Villa
04-06-2025
- Business
- Pink Villa
Siddhu Jonnalagadda returns Rs 4.75 crore fees to producers over losses of his movie Jack?
Siddhu Jonnalagadda 's much-hyped film, Jack, did not perform well at the box office. Despite high expectations for the project, it had a severely disappointing run at the box office and ended up facing more criticism than appreciation from the audience. And now, as the actor is all set for his next project, he has taken a generous decision towards the losses incurred by the producers of his last film. Well, he has now returned nearly half of his fees to the makers of the movie. Siddhu Jonnalagadda returns Rs 4.75 crores to Jack producers As per trade insider BA Raju's team, the Telugu actor has now returned half of the fees charged for Jack to the producers, who incurred huge losses after the film's unfortunate box office performance. The total amount returned sums up to Rs. 4.75 crores, taking into account current market trends. Jack's underwhelming box office collections Speaking about the film Jack, it sealed a disastrous fate and grossed only about Rs. 9 crores at the end of its theatrical run at the worldwide box office. The Bommarillu Bhaskar directorial was released on April 10 and mounted high expectations, considering the successes of the actor's previous films, like DJ Tillu and Tillu Square. However, it instead left audiences disappointed, confused, and underwhelmed, and has minted only Rs 9 crores in total so far. Post its theatrical run, Jack debuted on the streaming platform Netflix for its OTT release. Siddhu Jonnalagadda's next film Moving on, the actor is gearing up for the release of his next film, Telusu Kada. The Telugu romantic film is written and directed by Neeraja Kona. Besides Siddhu in the lead, the movie also stars Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty in key roles. The film will be hitting the big screens on October 17, 2025.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jack OTT release date Netflix: When to watch Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya's Telugu film online
Jack OTT Release Date: Siddhu Jonnalagadda recently headlined a Telugu actioner alongside Vaishnavi Chaitanya, which opened to mixed reviews. Released globally on 10th April, this spy actioner is written and directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar. For all the OTT lovers, Jack will be streaming on Netflix starting May 8, 2025. Jack's cast and crew Other than the lead duo, the film also starred Prakash Raj, Naresh, Brahmaji and Ravi Prakash among others. Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra, this one is musically composed by Achu Rajamani, Sam C. S. and Suresh Bobbili. Jack is cinematographed by Vijay K. Chakravarthy and edited by Navin Nooli. Jack's plot overview Jack (Siddhu Jonnalagadda) is a smart and capable guy who doesn't like the idea of a regular 9-to-5 job. His dream is to become a RAW agent. After going to an interview, he thinks he's got the job. While waiting, he takes matters into his own hands and starts chasing down some terrorists on his own. At the same time, real RAW agents are trying to catch a dangerous terrorist and stop a big attack on the country. The rest of the story is about how Jack gets involved with the RAW team and helps stop the attack. Jack's review The Times of India rated the movie 2.5 out of 5, and a part of their review read, 'The narrative jumps from tense action to broad comedy without much finesse, and the tonal imbalance becomes jarring. If you're a fan of Siddhu Jonnalagadda and enjoyed his antics in DJ Tillu, you might find Jack mildly entertaining. But if you're looking for a well-balanced spy thriller or a tight comedy, temper your expectations.'
