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Actor Naga Shaurya’s upcoming film Bad Boy Karthik is gearing up for release. The action-packed entertainer marks the directorial debut of Raam Desina.

On the occasion of Sri Rama Navami, the makers officially announced the film’s release date. Bad Boy Karthik is set to hit theatres on April 17, 2026, with promotions expected to begin soon.

Vidhi plays the female lead, while Samuthirakani, Sr Naresh, Saikumar, Vennela Kishore, Mime Gopi, and Sridevi Vijaykumar appear in key roles.

On the technical front, Rasool Ellore handles cinematography, and Harris Jayaraj makes his comeback to Telugu cinema as the music composer. Art direction is by Ramanjaneyulu, with editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.