‘Jack’ Movie Review

‘Jack’ Movie Review

Actors: Sidhu Jonnalagadda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Prakash Raj, Naresh, Brahmaji, Rahul Dev, Ravi Prakash, Subbaraju and others

Music: Achu Rajamani, Sam CS, Suresh Bobbili

Cinematography: Vijay Chakravarthy

Producer: BVSN Prasad

Written-Directed by: Bommarillu Bhaskar

Fresh from the Tillu Square craze, Sidhu Jonnalagadda returns with Jack, directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, a combo that instantly turns heads. With youth still vibing to his Tillu swagger, expectations naturally soared. The film hit theatres today, and now the spotlight’s on one big question— can Sidhu deliver another knockout like his previous two outings, or is this a twist in the tale?

STORY:

Meet Pablo Naruda, aka Jack (Sidhu Jonnalagadda)— a guy who behaves a little differently, full of passion but no patience for anything. Despite having basic talents and endless curiosity, he struggles to master anything to the best, though his mother believes in him with all her heart. But her sudden death leaves a void in Jack's life, with a father who doesn’t get him and a lack of interest in the 9-to-5 jobs; Jack dreams big and wants to be a RAW agent. He even clears the interview, but here’s where it gets wild: before the job even kicks off, he dives into a mission of his own, targeting a terrorist gang already under RAW’s radar. The real thrill? Whether Jack can outsmart the terrorists and the agency, and if this reckless mission will finally prove his worth or push him further into chaos forms the rest of the story.

ANALYSIS:

Sometimes, when an actor becomes a crowd favorite with a unique character, it turns into both a blessing and a burden too. That's the situation with Sidhu Jonnalagadda after DJ Tillu and Tillu Square. The audience now walks in expecting that same wild entertainment every time he’s on screen. And when a film doesn’t match that vibe, the mismatch hits hard. That’s exactly what happens with Jack. Sidhu brings his trademark energy and witty punches, but this time the story demands seriousness as he plays a guy aiming to become a RAW agent. Instead of tension, we get casual chaos. The concept and the character are constantly at odds with each other, making neither stand out.

The movie’s core setup happens to be terrorists planning an attack, RAW agents racing to stop them and this has been overused in Bollywood with many films released. After the Bollywood audience started rejecting such films to the core, it’s surprising that Bommarillu Bhaskar, known for charming love stories, chose to jump into such a genre. When he did a similar switch earlier with Ongolu Gitta, it didn’t click; looks like even Jack will fall into the same category. There are moments in the first 20 minutes where it feels like it could pick up, especially when Jack’s father hires a detective to spy on his own son’s career. But once Sidhu enters the RAW world, the whole thing spirals into silly scenes. The mission feels unserious, comedy scenes land flat, and even Prakash Raj’s role as a RAW officer is reduced to slapstick. In a scene when Prakash Raj is explaining to his seniors about catching a terrorist, Jack hijacks the video call and claims that he has caught him well in advance. You can now imagine the sillyish writing that peeped into other scenes.

On the other hand, romance with Vaishnavi Chaitanya doesn’t help either—it’s undercooked and feels like a subplot added in post. The emotional pull behind Jack’s desire to be a RAW agent is never truly built, which leaves a gap the second half can’t recover from. Scenes get repetitive, interest fizzles, and only Sidhu’s one-liners keep the film afloat. If you're ready to ignore the plot and simply vibe with Sidhu’s Tillu-like-banter, you might find some fun. But if you walked in expecting a slick spy-thriller, Jack is a ride that forgot where it was headed.

PERFORMANCES:

Though Sidhu Jonnalagadda has moved on to a new project and character, Tillu hasn’t left his bloodstream just yet. The non-stop chatter, the quirky antics, it’s all very Tillu-ish. Whether that works in the film’s favor or not is a question mark. His comic timing still sparks a few laughs here and there, but the character he plays doesn’t sit well with the tone of the film. Despite that mismatch, it's Sidhu alone who keeps the screen alive. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the rest of the cast. Vaishnavi Chaitanya as the female lead just doesn’t match Sidhu’s energy as she comes off more like a kid next to him, with a role that offers little and a performance that doesn’t pop. Prakash Raj brings nothing new; it’s a role he could probably play in his sleep. Rahul Dev, too, is stuck in a villain loop we’ve seen a dozen times. Naresh starts off with promise but disappears without impact. Subbaraju, Ravi Prakash, and others blend into the background, delivering strictly average performances. Sidhu’s spark is the only flicker in this otherwise flat setup.

TECHNICIANS:

‘Jack’ brings together an interesting trio of composers, Achu Rajamani, Sam CS, and Suresh Bobbili, for its music, but surprisingly, not one of them manages to deliver a song that sticks. The soundtrack lacks charm, and the background score doesn’t elevate the mood either. Visually, Vijay Chakravarthy’s cinematography does its job without wowing us. The production values are solid, no complaints there. The real letdown, however, is Bommarillu Bhaskar. Known for his flair in emotional storytelling, Bhaskar seems completely out of his element with this genre. The story he picked is not just routine but the kind of template we’ve seen countless times, and the execution doesn’t bring any freshness. Scene after scene feels uninspired, and Bhaskar’s signature storytelling magic is nowhere to be found.

Verdict: Jack, flings out of Track!

Rating- 2/5