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Directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, Jack Entered The Race But Faces Disappointment
Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s Telugu film Jack premiered in theatres on April 10.
On April 10, cinema-goers were treated to a double feature, with the release of Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s highly anticipated film Good Bad Ugly alongside Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s Jack. As the audience’s reactions began to stream in, it became evident which film was capturing more attention. Jack, directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, had high hopes of entertaining viewers but has faced lukewarm responses from audiences, as it attempted to blend action, comedy, and a touch of espionage.
Despite the tough competition, Jonnalagadda’s dedicated fanbase turned out in droves for the early screenings, eager to show their support. However, their enthusiasm quickly faded once the credits rolled, revealing a sense of disappointment.
Feedback on social media has been candid. Users voiced their discontent, with one viewer describing the film as “half-baked” and criticizing the “illogical scenes” that surfaced in the second half.
Film review platform Venky Reviews conveyed a similar sentiment, expressing that “Jack is a spy action comedy that disappoints significantly as both the spy elements and comedic aspects falter. Director Bhaskar attempted to encompass all commercial elements into the narrative, yet none left a lasting impact due to a clumsy screenplay and lackluster writing. Siddhu carried the film to the best of his ability, but inadequate dialogue and scene development hindered his efforts.
The spy-related storyline and antagonist role were perceived as underwhelming, leading to frustration among viewers. According to the review, the humor and one-liners landed flat for the majority of the film, with only a handful of memorable moments. The film’s music failed to impress, and many noted the evident low production values, including poorly executed green screen effects, resulting in a challenging viewing experience.
#Jack is a spy action comedy that disappoints significantly as both the spy portions and comedy fail to resonate. Director Bhaskar tried to include all commercial aspects in this film, yet none left a solid impact due to the screenplay’s shortcomings…
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) April 9, 2025
The critiques did not stop there; one social media user encapsulated the sentiment with a blunt remark: “Jack disappointed. Siddhu Jonnalagadda put in great effort, but Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s contribution was negligible, offering little more than glamour.”
Another viewer, who appeared to have just exited the cinema, remarked, “Jack relies heavily on Siddhu’s performance and a quirky lead character. Although the premise has potential, its execution leaves much to be desired. The film is rife with illogical scenes, weak action sequences, poor cinematography, subpar visual effects, and forgettable music, culminating in a half-baked product.”
Heavily relies on Siddhu’s performance and a quirky lead character. While the idea is sound, the execution is disappointing.
Filled with illogical scenes, weak action, poor cinematography, inferior VFX, and forgettable songs, it ultimately presents as a half-baked creation.
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It’s clear that Jack has not struck the right chord with many viewers.
Director Bhaskar, who also took on writing duties for the film, collaborated with producer B. V. S. N. Prasad to bring this vision to life. The cast includes Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, along with veteran actor Prakash Raj in a supporting role. Cinematography was managed by Vijay K. Chakravarthy, while editing was conducted by Navin Nooli. Musical contributions came from Achu Rajamani, Sam C. S., and Suresh Bobbili.
Despite the notable talent involved, Jack faces an uphill battle to recoup from this disappointing opening. Its future reception remains uncertain, but as of now, the film has not garnered favorable buzz.
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