Actor Siddu Jonanagadda, who rises for popularity with ‘DJ Tilu’ franchise, is now fully prepared to be free from that image with his next film ‘Durma’. While the role of Tilu gave him extensive recognition, it also created a strong character association, some such actors struggle to shake. With ‘crooks’, Siddu is aiming for a full image makeover.

The manufacturers unveiled the first appearing poster on X, “captioned,” you have seen the heroes and you have seen the villain. But it’s not here to fit your label! Make way as #Badass for Starboy #Siddu. There is no mercy this time. He is going to set the screen on fire (SIC). ,

True for tone, the poster shows Siddu in a pointed, acute getup.

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The film marked the reunion of Siddu with director Ravikant Perepu after ‘Krishna and his Leela’. Both Siddu and Ravikant have written the script like their previous successful film, indicating a more personal and experimental approach.

Earlier announcement posters, with a striking caption: “If the middle finger was a man”, then already indicated that the project would not be safe. With ‘crooks’, Siddu appears to be bent in a deep, gritier space.

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Star produced by Entertainment and Fortune Four Cinema, and presented by Srikra Studio, the film promises a fully developed change, both in tones and performances. It is being deployed as a high-way role that can redefine Siddu’s trajectory in Telugu cinema.

Meanwhile, Siddu was last seen in the action-comedy ‘Jack’, which was the co-act of Vaishnavi Chaitanya. Directed by Bomrilu Bhaskar, the film hit theaters with minor expectations on April 10, but left an impression at the box office, ending as a commercial disappointment.