Bad Boy Karthik

Bad Boy Karthik
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRamesh Desina
Produced by
  • Srinivasa Rao Chinthlapudi
  • Vijaya Kumar Chinthalapudi
  • Dr. Ashok Kumar Chinthalapudi
Starring
CinematographyRasool Ellore
Edited byKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music byHarris Jayaraj
Production
company
Sri Vaishnavi Films
Distributed byZee Studios
Release date
  • 17 April 2026 (2026-04-17)
Running time
141 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Bad Boy Karthik is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Ramesh Desina in his directorial debut. The film stars Naga Shaurya, Vidhi Yadav and Samuthirakani.

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.

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

Production

Music

The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. The audio rights were acquired by T Series.

Bad Boy Karthik
Soundtrack album by
Harris Jayaraj
Released2026
Recorded2025
StudioAnnapurna Studios
GenreSoundtrack
Length21:55
LabelT-Series
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj chronology
Kadhal Reset Repeat
(2026)		 Bad Boy Karthik
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Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."My Dear Janathaa"Ramajogayya SastryHemachandra3:34
2."Andhamaina Figaru Nuvvaa"Krishna KanthSridhar Sena, Priya Jerson4:22
3."Naa Maava Pillanitthaanannade"Kasarla ShyamN. C. Karunya, Haripriya3:23
4."Pommante"ChandraboseVijay Yesudas, Shakthisree Gopalan5:02
5."America Nundi Vacchaanu"ChandraboseChandana Bala Kalyan, Gold Devaraj3:24

Release

Bad Boy Karthik was released on 17 April 2026. The film was distributed by Zee Studios.

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". A crtic of Telugucinema.com rated it 1.75 out 5 and called it a "bad film from start to finish". Sakshi Post rated it 1.5 out of 5 called it "disappointing and outdated" due to weak writing. Satya Pulagam of ABP Desam rated it 1 out of 5.

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (27 March 2026). "'Bad Boy Karthik' locks April 17 release". The Hans India. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "'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.
  4. ↑ "Naga Shaurya's Bad Boy Karthik wins hearts with 'My Dear Janatha'". Telangana Today. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "'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.
  6. ↑ Features, C. E. (17 July 2025). "Naga Shaurya's Bad Boy Karthik audio bagged by this label". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Naga Shaurya in a mass avatar, Bad Boy Karthik trailer unveiled". Cinema Express. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Bad Boy Karthik Review and Rating". Sakshi Post. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
  12. ↑ Pulagam, Satya (17 April 2026). "'బ్యాడ్ బాయ్ కార్తీక్' రివ్యూ: బాబోయ్... మరీ అంత బ్యాడా? నాగశౌర్య సినిమాను చూడలేమా?". ABP Desam (in Telugu). Retrieved 25 April 2026.