Cast: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Prakash Raj, Naresh, Brahmaji, Rahul Dev, Subbaraju, Ravi Prakash, Sanjay Swaroop
Director: Bommarillu Bhaskar
Producer: B. V. S. N. Prasad
Banner: Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra
Music: Achu Rajamani, Sam C.S, Suresh Bobbili
After the back-to-back success of DJ Tillu and Tillu Square, actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda returns to the big screen with Jack, an action-comedy-thriller directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar. With expectations riding high—especially with Siddhu’s growing popularity and Bhaskar’s experience—Jack seemed like it had all the ingredients for another hit. The casting of Baby fame Vaishnavi Chaitanya as the female lead further added to the buzz.
But sadly, despite the initial excitement, the film didn’t create much hype leading up to its release, mainly due to its underwhelming teaser, trailer, and music. Now that it’s finally out in theatres, let’s see if Siddhu managed to pull off a hat-trick of hits.
Jack Movie’s Plot Summary
Siddhu Jonnalagadda plays Pablo Neruda, aka Jack, a brilliant student who doesn’t want a routine 9-to-5 job. Instead, he dreams of serving the country by becoming a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent. Even before receiving the official results from his interview, Jack decides to go on a mission with another aspiring RAW officer. Their goal? To capture a dangerous terrorist.
What follows is Jack’s journey of getting involved in a mission that actual RAW agents are already working on, causing chaos along the way. How this affects both Jack and the real agents forms the rest of the story.
Performances
Siddhu Jonnalagadda brings his trademark energy and comic timing to the role, echoing the charm he displayed in his Tillu films. While some of his dialogues and expressions deliver laughs, they often feel out of place in this storyline. His action scenes don’t land well either, mainly due to weak direction and poor execution.
Vaishnavi Chaitanya as the female lead feels like a miscast. The chemistry between her and Siddhu is lacking, and their romantic scenes fall flat. The love story doesn’t add any emotional depth and instead slows down the film.
Prakash Raj, a powerhouse actor, is unfortunately given a poorly written character. Even with his experience, he appears confused and underutilized. The same goes for other seasoned actors like Naresh, Brahmaji, Subbaraju, and Rahul Dev—none of them are given meaningful roles. Their scenes either feel forced or lack impact.
Technical Aspects
With three music directors on board—Achu Rajamani, Sam C.S., and Suresh Bobbili—one would expect the film to have at least a couple of memorable songs. Unfortunately, none stand out. The background score is loud and doesn’t support the emotional beats of the film.
Cinematography by Vijay C Chakravarthy is basic and doesn’t bring anything special to the table. The movie runs for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, but still feels stretched. A tighter edit by Naveen Nooli—especially trimming at least 10 minutes—could have helped the pacing.
Production values are another big letdown. The film looks like it was made on a tight budget, especially noticeable in the second half. Some scenes seem rushed and lack polish, making it hard to stay engaged.
Direction & Writing
Director Bommarillu Bhaskar had an interesting idea on paper: a young man chasing his dream of becoming a spy, mixing humor with patriotism. But where it all falls apart is the execution. The story is filled with clichés, lacks depth, and fails to keep the audience invested.
One major problem is the way RAW agents are shown. Instead of coming across as skilled professionals, they are made to look like clueless police officers. Meanwhile, Jack, who’s not even officially selected, somehow outsmarts them all. This doesn’t feel believable and makes the whole spy setup look silly.
Bhaskar tries to add too many emotions—action, romance, comedy, patriotism, and even mother-son sentiment—but none of them are handled well. Instead of enhancing the story, they end up cluttering it.
The romantic track between Siddhu and Vaishnavi is another major weak point. It feels forced and outdated. Many of the dialogues in this track seem to be written by Siddhu himself, carrying the same tone as his Tillu movies. While that worked in those films, here it feels repetitive and lacks freshness.
Jack Movie Review
Jack could have been a fun, thrilling spy comedy if handled with better writing and direction. Siddhu Jonnalagadda does his best to bring life to the role, but he’s let down by a weak script and poor technical support.
The film fails to meet expectations in almost every area—be it story, romance, action, or comedy. Even experienced actors couldn’t save it due to shallow characters and lack of proper direction.
In a time when audiences are exposed to world-class spy thrillers on OTT platforms, a film like Jack just doesn’t cut it. With its outdated approach, poor execution, and lack of emotional depth, Jack turns out to be a missed opportunity for both Siddhu and Bhaskar.
