| Bad Boy Karthik | |
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| File:Bad Boy Karthik poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ramesh Desina |
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| Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
| Cinematography | Rasool Ellore |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
Production company | Sri Vaishnavi Films |
| Distributed by | Zee Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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]
The film was released on 17 April 2026.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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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[edit | edit source]
- Naga Shaurya as Karthik
- Vidhi Yadav as Meera
- Samuthirakani as Varadha Reddy
- Naresh as Shiva
- Saikumar as Prakash
- Vennela Kishore as Deva
- Sridevi Vijayakumar as Kasturi
- Ajay as Kasturi's husband
- Mime Gopi as Govindappa, Karthik's father
- Brahmaji
- 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")
Music[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Bad Boy Karthik was released on 17 April 2026.[7] The film was distributed by Zee Studios.[8]
Reception[edit | edit source]
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]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Nine South Indian Films Set to Premiere in Theaters This Week: Pallichattambi, Bengaluru Inn to Bad Boy Karthik, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil". Zoom TV. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (27 March 2026). "'Bad Boy Karthik' locks April 17 release". The Hans India. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "'Bad Boy Karthik' release date: Naga Shaurya's action entertainer to hit theatres on April". The Times of India. 28 March 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Naga Shaurya's Bad Boy Karthik wins hearts with 'My Dear Janatha'". Telangana Today. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "'Pommante' song out now; Emotional ode to sibling love, Naga Shaurya shines in 'Bad Boy Karthik'". The Times of India. 4 December 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (17 July 2025). "Naga Shaurya's Bad Boy Karthik audio bagged by this label". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Naga Shaurya in a mass avatar, Bad Boy Karthik trailer unveiled". Cinema Express. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Zee Studios Releasing Bad Boy Karthik Worldwide on April 17th". telugutimes.net. 27 March 2026. Archived from the original on 2 May 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ Varanasi, Shreya (17 April 2026). "Bad Boy Karthik Movie Review: Routine screenplay keeps this action drama from taking off". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bad Boy Karthik Review: A tired formula that fails completely - Telugu Cinema | News, Reviews & Daily Entertainment". Telugucinema.com. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bad Boy Karthik Review and Rating". Sakshi Post. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
- ↑ Pulagam, Satya (17 April 2026). "'బ్యాడ్ బాయ్ కార్తీక్' రివ్యూ: బాబోయ్... మరీ అంత బ్యాడా? నాగశౌర్య సినిమాను చూడలేమా?". ABP Desam (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 25 April 2026.