Siddu Jonnalagadda is coming with Badass and the film’s announcement came in July this year. Now, reports suggest that the makers approached Anirudh Ravichander to compose music for the film. Audiences express excitement for the potential collaboration as Anirudh has the potential to add more fire to the bold, experimental film.

Produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banners, and presented by Srikara Studios, Badass is billed as a significant departure from Siddu’s previous work. Known for his comic timing and youthful roles, particularly in DJ Tillu, Siddu appears to be taking on a more intense character in this new outing.

The project reunites Siddu with director Ravikanth Perepu, known for their earlier collaboration on Krishna and His Leela, which became a sleeper hit. Siddu said in recent interviews that Badass is going to feature him as an actor who rises from zero and becomes a star. 

The first-look poster carries the tagline, “If middle finger was a man,” indicating a bold and rebellious tone for the character. The story is written by Ravikanth Perepu and Siddu Jonnalagadda, with Ravikanth also directing the film. Badass is being aimed to be a major release in 2026, with further updates on the cast and release schedule to be shared in the coming months.