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| Directed by | Ramesh Desina
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| Produced by | Template:Plain list |
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| Cinematography | Rasool Ellore |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Harris Jayaraj
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu
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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]
The film was released on 17 April 2026.[3]
Plot
Template:Expand section 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
Music
The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj.[4][5] The audio rights were acquired by T Series.[6] Template:Infobox album
Release
Bad Boy Karthik was released on 17 April 2026.[7] The film was distributed by Zee Studios.[8]
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".[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5 and called it a "bad film from start to finish".[10] Sakshi Post rated it 1.5 out of 5 called it "disappointing and outdated" due to weak writing.[11] Satya Pulagam of ABP Desam rated it 1 out of 5.[12]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
- ↑ Nine South Indian Films Set to Premiere in Theaters This Week: Pallichattambi, Bengaluru Inn to Bad Boy Karthik, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil. Zoom TV. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ ‘Bad Boy Karthik’ locks April 17 release, Sistu, Suhas. The Hans India(2026-03-27). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ 'Bad Boy Karthik' release date: Naga Shaurya’s action entertainer to hit theatres on April. The Times of India(2026-03-28). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Naga Shaurya’s Bad Boy Karthik wins hearts with ‘My Dear Janatha’. Telangana Today(2025-08-28). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ ‘Pommante’ song out now; Emotional ode to sibling love, Naga Shaurya shines in 'Bad Boy Karthik'. The Times of India(2025-12-04). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Naga Shaurya’s Bad Boy Karthik audio bagged by this label, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(2025-07-17). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Naga Shaurya in a mass avatar, Bad Boy Karthik trailer unveiled. Cinema Express(2026-04-07). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Zee Studios Releasing Bad Boy Karthik Worldwide on April 17th. telugutimes.net(2026-03-27). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Bad Boy Karthik Movie Review: Routine screenplay keeps this action drama from taking off, Varanasi, Shreya. The Times of India(17 April 2026). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Bad Boy Karthik Review: A tired formula that fails completely - Telugu Cinema | News, Reviews & Daily Entertainment. Telugucinema.com(2026-04-17). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Bad Boy Karthik Review and Rating. Sakshi Post(2026-04-17). Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ 'బ్యాడ్ బాయ్ కార్తీక్' రివ్యూ: బాబోయ్... మరీ అంత బ్యాడా? నాగశౌర్య సినిమాను చూడలేమా?, Pulagam, Satya. ABP Desam(2026-04-17). Retrieved 2026-04-25.