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{{short description|2026 film directed by Ramesh Desina}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bad Boy Karthik
| image = Bad Boy Karthik poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Ramesh Desina
| screenplay =
| story =
| producer = {{plain list|
* Srinivasa Rao Chinthlapudi
* Vijaya Kumar Chinthalapudi
* Dr. Ashok Kumar Chinthalapudi
}}
| starring = {{plain list|
* [[Naga Shaurya]]
* Vidhi Yadav
* [[Samuthirakani]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Rasool Ellore]]
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| music = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| studio = Sri Vaishnavi Films
| distributor = [[Zee Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|4|17}}
| runtime = 141 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Bad Boy Karthik''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action comedy]] film written and directed by Ramesh Desina in his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nine South Indian Films Set to Premiere in Theaters This Week: Pallichattambi, Bengaluru Inn to Bad Boy Karthik, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/south/south-indian-movies-to-watch-in-theaters-article-154069777 |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=Zoom TV |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Naga Shaurya]], Vidhi Yadav and [[Samuthirakani]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2026-03-27 |title=‘Bad Boy Karthik’ locks April 17 release |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/bad-boy-karthik-locks-april-17-release-1060172 |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref>

The film was released on 17 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-03-28 |title='Bad Boy Karthik' release date: Naga Shaurya’s action entertainer to hit theatres on April |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/bad-boy-karthik-release-date-naga-shauryas-action-entertainer-to-hit-theatres-on-april/articleshow/129859021.cms |access-date=2026-04-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Plot ==
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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 ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Naga Shaurya]] as Karthik
* Vidhi Yadav as Meera
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Varadha Reddy
* [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] as Shiva
* [[P. Sai Kumar|Saikumar]] as Prakash
* [[Vennela Kishore]] as Deva
* [[Sridevi Vijayakumar]] as Kasturi
* [[Ajay (actor)|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 ==
The film's music was composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-28 |title=Naga Shaurya’s Bad Boy Karthik wins hearts with ‘My Dear Janatha’ |url=https://telanganatoday.com/naga-shauryas-bad-boy-karthik-wins-hearts-with-my-dear-janatha |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-12-04 |title=‘Pommante’ song out now; Emotional ode to sibling love, Naga Shaurya shines in 'Bad Boy Karthik' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pommante-song-out-now-emotional-ode-to-sibling-love-naga-shaurya-shines-in-bad-boy-karthik/articleshow/125768320.cms |access-date=2026-04-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The audio rights were acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T Series]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-07-17 |title=Naga Shaurya’s Bad Boy Karthik audio bagged by this label |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jul/17/naga-shauryas-bad-boy-karthik-audio-bagged-by-this-label |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = Bad Boy Karthik
| image =
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| alt =
| released = 2026
| recorded = 2025
| venue =
| studio = [[Annapurna Studios]]
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 21:55
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| prev_title = [[Kadhal Reset Repeat]]
| prev_year = 2026
| year = 2026
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track listing
| title1 = My Dear Janathaa
| extra1 = [[Hemachandra (singer)|Hemachandra]]
| lyrics1 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| length1 = 3:34
| title2 = Andhamaina Figaru Nuvvaa
| extra2 = Sridhar Sena, Priya Jerson
| lyrics2 = [[Krishna Kanth]]
| length2 = 4:22
| title3 = Naa Maava Pillanitthaanannade
| extra3 = [[N. C. Karunya]], Haripriya
| lyrics3 = [[Kasarla Shyam]]
| length3 = 3:23
| title4 = Pommante
| extra4 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| lyrics4 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| length4 = 5:02
| title5 = America Nundi Vacchaanu
| extra5 = Chandana Bala Kalyan, Gold Devaraj
| lyrics5 = Chandrabose
| length5 = 3:24
| total_length =
}}

== Release ==
''Bad Boy Karthik'' was released on 17 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-07 |title=Naga Shaurya in a mass avatar, Bad Boy Karthik trailer unveiled |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Apr/07/naga-shaurya-in-a-mass-avatar-bad-boy-karthik-trailer-unveiled |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film was distributed by [[Zee Studios]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-27 |title=Zee Studios Releasing Bad Boy Karthik Worldwide on April 17th |url=https://www.telugutimes.net/en/cinemas/cinema-news/zee-studios-releasing-bad-boy-karthik-worldwide-on-april-17th-341969.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502024817/https://www.telugutimes.net/en/cinemas/cinema-news/zee-studios-releasing-bad-boy-karthik-worldwide-on-april-17th-341969.html |archive-date=2026-05-02 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=telugutimes.net |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varanasi |first=Shreya |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bad Boy Karthik Movie Review: Routine screenplay keeps this action drama from taking off |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/bad-boy-karthik/movie-review/130354113.cms |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> A crtic of ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' rated it 1.75 out 5 and called it a "bad film from start to finish".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-17 |title=Bad Boy Karthik Review: A tired formula that fails completely - Telugu Cinema {{!}} News, Reviews & Daily Entertainment |url=https://telugucinema.com/reviews/bad-boy-karthik-review-a-tired-formula-that-fails-completely |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=[[Telugucinema.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Sakshi Post]]'' rated it 1.5 out of 5 called it "disappointing and outdated" due to weak writing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-17 |title=Bad Boy Karthik Review and Rating |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/bad-boy-karthik-review-and-rating-478847 |access-date=2026-04-27 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref> Satya Pulagam of ''[[ABP Desam]]'' rated it 1 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pulagam |first=Satya |date=2026-04-17 |title='బ్యాడ్ బాయ్ కార్తీక్' రివ్యూ: బాబోయ్... మరీ అంత బ్యాడా? నాగశౌర్య సినిమాను చూడలేమా? |url=https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-bad-boy-karthik-review-in-telugu-starring-naga-shaurya-sridevi-vijaykumar-samuthirakani-action-drama-critics-review-rating-244596 |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=ABP Desam |language=te}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:2026 action comedy films]]
[[Category:2026 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Harris Jayaraj]]
[[Category:Films set in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Films shot at Ramoji Film City]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Films shot in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Indian action comedy films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language action comedy films]]

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RogerLazzarini9 at 20:26, 5 May 2026