Movie Name : Jack
Release Date : April 10, 2025
Cast : Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Prakash Raj, Naresh, Subbaraju etc.
Director : Bommarillu Bhaskar
Music Director : Achu Rajamani, Sam CS, and Suresh Bobbili
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2/5
Story:
Pablo Neruda, alias Jack (played by Siddhu Jonnalagadda), a uniquely gifted youngster who has always taken the road less traveled. Though brimming with talent and curiosity, Jack never quite fit into the conventional mold. His love for learning was never backed by structure, which left him without any specialized skills. The only person who truly believed in him was his mother—but her sudden passing shakes up his world.
Struggling to connect with a father who doesn’t understand his ambitions, Jack decides to forge his own path. He has no interest in regular 9-to-5 jobs. His dream? To become a RAW agent. He even clears the interview process. But before the position is confirmed, Jack sets his sights on a high-stakes mission—something big enough to prove himself worthy.
Taking matters into his own hands, Jack starts tailing a dangerous terrorist gang that the RAW agency is already watching. His goal is to beat them to it—to bring down the group before RAW can. But can a self-trained young man outpace India’s top intelligence officers? How will RAW respond when they discover Jack’s bold move? Will his mission succeed or spiral into chaos?
Review:
Siddhu Jonnalagadda takes on a new role in Jack, he never quite sheds his DJ Tillu persona. His rapid-fire dialogues and quirky behavior offer a few laughs, but the character feels out of sync with the film’s spy-thriller tone. While Siddhu tries hard to entertain, his comedy doesn’t blend well with the serious backdrop — leaving us unsure if it’s a strength or weakness.
Vaishnavi Chaitanya, as the female lead, doesn’t quite match Siddhu’s energy. She feels too young beside him and brings little uniqueness to her role. Prakash Raj reprises yet another RAW officer role, but it’s so overdone that it feels monotonous. Rahul Dev as the villain is routine, and even Naresh — who starts off well as Siddhu’s father — gets sidelined. The rest of the cast delivers forgettable performances.
The plot — a terrorist group trying to attack India and RAW trying to stop them — is painfully generic. That director Bommarillu Bhaskar, known for romantic dramas, chose to tackle this genre is surprising. Much like his previous misfire Ongole Gittha, Jack too feels like a poor fit. While Siddhu’s role has some spark, the rest of the script is dull and uninspired.
The film begins with some promise, especially the subplot of a father hiring a detective to spy on his son. Siddhu’s wacky behavior keeps things light early on, but once the “RAW mission” kicks in, things go downhill fast. Scenes meant to be thrilling turn laughable, and Prakash Raj’s character is reduced to comic relief — undermining the seriousness of the plot.
The romance track between Siddhu and Vaishnavi feels forced, with no chemistry. The first half is mildly engaging, but the second half collapses under predictable and flat writing. There’s no emotional depth or real motivation behind Siddhu’s mission, which disconnects the audience further. Only Siddhu’s jokes offer momentary relief.
Despite having three composers — Achu Rajamani, Sam CS, and Suresh Bobbili — the songs are forgettable, and the background score is underwhelming. Cinematography is decent, and production values are solid, but they can’t save the film.
In the end, Jack suffers from an identity crisis — stuck between being a comedy and a spy thriller, but succeeding at neither. Siddhu brings some fun, but without a strong story or emotional core, the film fails to leave an impact.
