Siddhu Jonnalagadda returns Rs 4 crore fee after 'Jack' flops at box office: Reports
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the film was eagerly awaited due to Siddhu's previous successes with movies like 'DJ Tillu' and 'Tillu Square'. However, Jack struggled to connect with audiences, earning only around Rs 8-9 crores worldwide as per Sacnilk, which fell far short of the projections.
Siddhu returns Rs 4 crore
As per a Gulte report, Siddhu Jonnalagadda has taken responsibility for the film's failure. The actor has returned nearly half of his remuneration, amounting to Rs 4 crores, to help ease the burden on the film's makers.
The film's underperformance upon its release on April 10, led to criticism and disappointment among viewers, who found the story confusing and the overall execution lacking. Despite the setback, 'Jack' later made its OTT debut on Netflix.
Plot of the film
The film is a spy action comedy that follows the story of Pablo Neruda, also known as Jack. Jack is a highly skilled but unconventional individual who aspires to become a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent.
Despite being an engineering topper, he rejects traditional job offers, keeping his true ambitions secret from his worried father.
The film stars
, Prakash Raj and others in key roles.
What's next for Siddhu?
Looking ahead, Siddhu is gearing up for his next project, 'Telusu Kada', a Telugu romantic film directed and written by Neeraja Kona. The movie features Siddhu alongside leading actresses Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty. 'Telusu Kada' is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025.
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