Star Boy Siddhu Jonnalagadda, who began his journey as a character artist, has evolved into one of the most distinctive and exciting actors in Telugu cinema. After delivering a massive blockbuster with DJ Tillu, Siddhu became a youth sensation with his quirky attitude, sharp wit, and unconventional screen presence. Though his recent outing Jack failed to make a mark at the box office, the actor is now ready to bounce back with his upcoming romantic drama Telusu Kada, releasing this week.

At the trailer launch event of Telusu Kada, Siddhu candidly spoke about his creative choices and the kind of roles that excite him at this stage of his career. He also opened up about his next ambitious project, Badass, promising that it will showcase him in an entirely different and daring light.

When asked if he would consider playing soft, emotional roles again, Siddhu’s response was strikingly honest — he said he’s “tired of being a soft man,” as the world isn’t kind to such people anymore. He further added that he isn’t worried about being typecast because he will eventually return to Tillu-like characters when the time is right.

Talking about Badass, Siddhu described it as a radical and boundary-pushing film — possibly the darkest movie ever made in Tollywood. He explained that the film’s intensity stems not just from aggression or style but from genuine life experiences that shape one’s personality. “Cinema is an art form that allows us to express what we live through,” he said, emphasizing his emotional connection to the role.

Directed by Ravikanth Perepu, who earlier collaborated with Siddhu on Krishna and His Leela, Badass is an action-packed drama with a bold and rebellious tone. The first look poster, featuring Siddhu in a rugged and fearless avatar, grabbed attention with the tagline — “If middle finger was a man”. This perfectly sets the tone for what seems to be Siddhu’s most audacious and powerful performance yet.

With Telusu Kada arriving this week and Badass in the pipeline, Siddhu Jonnalagadda is clearly on a mission to redefine his image and push the creative boundaries of Telugu cinema.