Bad Boy Karthik
2026 film directed by Ramesh Desina
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Bad Boy Karthik is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Ramesh Desina in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Naga Shaurya, Vidhi Yadav and Samuthirakani.[2]
- Srinivasa Rao Chinthlapudi
- Vijaya Kumar Chinthalapudi
- Dr. Ashok Kumar Chinthalapudi
- Naga Shaurya
- Vidhi Yadav
- Samuthirakani
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| Directed by | Ramesh Desina |
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| Cinematography | Rasool Ellore |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
Production company | Sri Vaishnavi Films |
| Distributed by | Zee Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film was tentatively titled NS24, it is Shaurya's 24th film in a leading role. Later, the official film title was announced. The film was released on 17 April 2026. It was panned by critics and emerged as a box-office disaster.[3]
Plot
Karthik, a rebellious troublemaker, finds himself in a violent clash with a group of local criminals. Meanwhile, he must confront the gang to ensure the safety of his family.
Cast
- Naga Shaurya as Karthik
- Vidhi Yadav as Meera
- Samuthirakani as Varadha Reddy
- Naresh as Shiva
- Saikumar as Prakash
- Vennela Kishore as Sidappa
- Sridevi Vijayakumar as Kasturi
- Ajay as Kasturi's husband
- Mime Gopi as Govindappa
- Brahmaji as Arilova Seenu
- Krishnudu
- Chammak Chandra
- Vamsi Raghava Yenumula as IAS Officer
- Mahaboob Basha
- Satish Saripalli as Lawyer
- Sneha Gupta (special appearance in the song "America Nundi Vacchaanu")
Production
Music
The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj.[4][5] The audio rights were acquired by T Series.[6]
| Bad Boy Karthik | ||||
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| Released | 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2025 | |||
| Studio | Annapurna Studios | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 21:55 | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
| Producer | Harris Jayaraj | |||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "My Dear Janathaa" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Hemachandra | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Andhamaina Figaru Nuvvaa" | Krishna Kanth | Sridhar Sena, Priya Jerson | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Naa Maava Pillanitthaanannade" | Kasarla Shyam | N. C. Karunya, Haripriya | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Pommante" | Chandrabose | Vijay Yesudas, Shakthisree Gopalan | 5:02 |
| 5. | "America Nundi Vacchaanu" | Chandrabose | Chandana Bala Kalyan, Gold Devaraj | 3:24 |
Release
Bad Boy Karthik was released on 17 April 2026.[7] The film was distributed by Zee Studios.[8]
Reception
Bad Boy Karthik received negative reviews from critics.
Shreya Varanasi of The Times of India rated the film 2 out of 5 and wrote that, "Bad Boy Karthik feels like something you’ve seen many times before".[9] A crtic of Telugucinema.com rated it 1.75 out 5 and called it a "bad film from start to finish".[10] Sakshi Post rated it 1.5 out of 5 called it "disappointing and outdated" due to weak writing.[11] Satya Pulagam of ABP Desam rated it 1 out of 5.[12]
