{{short description|2021 film directed by Shiva Nirvana}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox film | name = Tuck Jagadish | image = Tuck Jagadish poster.jpg | caption = Official release poster | director = Shiva Nirvana | producer = Sahu Garapati<br />Harish Peddi | writer = Shiva Nirvana | starring = {{plainlist| *Nani *Ritu Varma *Aishwarya Rajesh *Jagapathi Babu }} | music = '''Songs:'''<br>Thaman S<br>Gopi Sundar (1 song)<br>'''Score:'''<br>Gopi Sundar | cinematography = Prasad Murella | editing = Prawin Pudi | studio = Shine Screens | distributor = Amazon Prime Video | released = {{Film date|2021|9|10|df=yes}} | runtime = 146 minutes | country = India | language = Telugu | budget = | gross = }} '''''Tuck Jagadish''''' is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action family drama film,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-02|title=Tuck Jagadish trailer: Nani promises a quintessential family drama|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-jagadish-trailer-nani-promises-a-quintessential-family-drama-7482818/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=2 September 2021|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902063050/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-jagadish-trailer-nani-promises-a-quintessential-family-drama-7482818/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hymavathi|first=Ravali|date=2021-09-01|title=Tuck Jagadish Trailer: A Complete Emotional And Action Family Drama|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tuck-jagadish-trailer-a-complete-emotional-and-action-family-drama-704509|website=The Hans India|access-date=2 September 2021|archive-date=1 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901155319/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tuck-jagadish-trailer-a-complete-emotional-and-action-family-drama-704509|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-08-27|title=Nani's 'Tuck Jagadish' to release on September 10|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nanis-tuck-jagadish-to-release-on-september-10/article36133496.ece|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2 September 2021|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902063050/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nanis-tuck-jagadish-to-release-on-september-10/article36133496.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> written and directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner Shine Screens.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 December 2020 |title=First look of Nani's 'Tuck Jagadish' |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shiva-nirvana-and-nanis-tuck-jagadish-poster-indicates-a-mass-entertainer/article33417322.ece |access-date=25 December 2020 |archive-date=25 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225103656/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shiva-nirvana-and-nanis-tuck-jagadish-poster-indicates-a-mass-entertainer/article33417322.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The film stars Nani as the title role, alongside Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Jagapathi Babu. In the film, a revenue officer tries to reform all the property issues in the village while also planning to reunite with his elder brother's family after a dispute over inheritance.
The film was announced in December 2019 with principal photography taking place in Pollachi and Palani of Tamil Nadu, and Rajahmundry of Andhra Pradesh. Filming, though briefly halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, was completed in December 2020. The film features soundtrack composed by Thaman S and background music scored by Gopi Sundar. The film has cinematography by Prasad Murella and editing by Prawin Pudi.
The theatrical release of this film was deferred multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulting the producers to opt for direct-to-streaming release on Amazon Prime Video. The film premiered on 10 September 2021 with the festival of Vinayaka Chaviti and received negative reviews from the critics.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tuck Jagadish - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/previews/tuck-jagadish/articleshow/88957368.cms|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211143258/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/previews/tuck-jagadish/articleshow/88957368.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Plot == <!--Plot summary should be 400–700 words per WP:FILMPLOT--> Adisesha Naidu is the head of Bhudevipuram village. He has two sons with his first wife Tulsamma (Bosu and Jagadish) and two daughters and a son with his second wife Arjunamma (Ganga, Kumari, and Bujji who is mute). Tulasamma brings fortune to the family, through which Adisesha becomes wealthy. Following Tulsamma's death while giving birth to Jagadish, Arjunamma takes in Bosu and Jagadish as her own children, and all the children are brought up together as a joint family. Jagdish loves his stepmother and treats her as his own and also is ideal brother to all his sisters. Bosu, however, secretly dislikes the other family members as he believes he is the only rightful heir of his father's wealth as the first-born son. He also hates the thought that his father has a soft corner for his daughters. Bhudevipuram is notorious for its property disputes, which are usually solved by Adisesha Naidu. On one such occasion, Veerendra's father is killed in a feud, and he develops hatred toward Adisesha's family.
Upon Adisesha's death from cardiac arrest, Bosu threatens the advocate and ensures to prepare the will giving him all the family assets rather than to his half-siblings, contrary to what his father willed. He secretly makes a deal with Veerendra and gets his niece Chandra married to Veerendra's brother in exchange for a share in a windmill project coming up in place of farms leased out to local farmers by Adisesha. Bosu also insults Arjunamma and his half-siblings when they demand a share in the property, thereby ousting them. Following his father's death, Jagadish is sent to the city for further studies and is not informed of his Chandra's wedding. Upon returning to the village, he is furious about being kept in the dark about these disputes. He is stopped by his brother Bosu when he tries to talk him into sharing his portion of wealth with other family members. Jagadish then is appointed as the MRO for that village with the district collector's support and starts mending everything his brother has done.
Jagadish visits his Chandra and understands that she has been a victim of domestic abuse and wishes to take her away from there. When she resists, he hands her a remote with a light on the terrace of her house, which signals that she is in trouble. Unable to get a No Objection Certificate for the windmill project from MRO Jagadish, Veerendra takes {{INR}}5 crore from the project owner Somaraju and cheats Bosu. This causes a rift between Veerendra and Bosu that leads to Bosu being attacked by Veerendra's brother.
While Bosu is in the hospital, his step-mother donates blood for his recovery. With the help of the advocate, Jagadish learns and reveals to Bosu that his step-mother Arjunamma was his biological mother and also of the sisters. He also knows that Jagadish is the only child of Adisesha's first wife Tulsamma, thereby inheriting the entire property. Bosu is torn and hurt by the way he treated his own family and mends his relationship with them. Jagadish, however, is wrongly assumed to be after the property by everyone in the family except Bosu and Chandra.
Bosu visits Veerendra to improve Chandra's married life and collect 5 crores so that it is paid back to Somaraju. Veerendra and his brother refuse and try to kill Bosu and Chandra. Chandra realizes the danger and turns on the signal to apprise Jagadish of the situation. Jagadish arrives in time, and in the ensuing fight, he kills Veerendra and his brother, before taking Bosu and Chandra back to the family. The family members realize their mistakes and misunderstandings and live together.
Jagadish marries the VRO Gummadi Varalakshmi and is transferred to a new village rampant in corruption, which he is ready to address.
== Cast == {{Cast list| * Nani as MRO L. Jagadish Naidu"Jagadee"/ "Tuck" Jagadish * Ritu Varma as VRO Gummadi Varalakshmi, Jagadish's love interest, later wife. * Aishwarya Rajesh as Chandramma "Chandra" * Jagapathi Babu as Bosu Babu ** Aakash Srinivas as Young Bosu Babu * Nassar as Aadisesh Naidu * Daniel Balaji as Veerendra Naidu * Thiruveer as Tirumala Naidu * Parvathi T. as Arjunamma * Rohini as Kumari * Devadarshini as Ganga Bhavani * Naresh as Sathi Babu * Rao Ramesh as Devudu Babu * Jayaprakash as Raghuram Patrudu * Srikanth Iyengar as MRO Mohan Rao * Aadukalam Naren as Somaraju * Raghu Babu as Suryanarayana * Praveen as Sai * Kancharapalem Raju as Attender Simhachalam * C. V. L. Narasimha Rao as Advocate Narayana Murthy * Kalyanee Raju as Veerendra's mother * Vaishnavi Chaitanya as Neelaveni * Bindu Chandramouli as Jyothi * Sasidhar as MRO Chandra Shekar * Ramaraju as Seri Naidu * Bhupal Raju as Kanna Babu * Pammi Sai as Lingalu * Subhash as Ramana * Gautham Raj * Jogi Brothers * Baby Sideeksha as Nitya *}}
== Production ==
=== Development === In August 2019, sources claimed that Nani will collaborate with Shiva Nirvana for an untitled project, marking their second collaboration after ''Ninnu Kori'' (2017). The film was reportedly produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi, under the banner Shine Screens.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani and Shiva Nirvana come together again? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-and-shiva-nirvana-come-together-again/articleshow/70854485.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=11 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911204046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-and-shiva-nirvana-come-together-again/articleshow/70854485.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film's title poster was released on 3 December 2019,<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2019 |title=Nani, Shiva Nirvana reunite for Tuck Jagadish, see title poster |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-shiva-nirvana-reunite-for-tuck-jagadish-see-title-poster/story-xBPPzE3j9CrHfC5tYnbT6N.html |access-date=10 June 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |archive-date=10 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610144158/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-shiva-nirvana-reunite-for-tuck-jagadish-see-title-poster/story-xBPPzE3j9CrHfC5tYnbT6N.html |url-status=live }}</ref> with the title being revealed as ''Tuck Jagadish''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 December 2019 |title=Nani's next is 'Tuck Jagadish' |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-shiva-nirvana-directed-film-has-ritu-varma-and-aishwarya-rajesh-in-key-roles/article30146400.ece |access-date=10 January 2021 |archive-date=13 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113133840/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-shiva-nirvana-directed-film-has-ritu-varma-and-aishwarya-rajesh-in-key-roles/article30146400.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2019 |title=Nani to collaborate with director Shiva Nirvana for Tuck Jagdish after their 2017 film Ninnu Kori |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-to-collaborate-with-director-shiva-nirvana-for-tuck-jagdish-after-their-2017-film-ninnu-kori-7732251.html |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112063224/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-to-collaborate-with-director-shiva-nirvana-for-tuck-jagdish-after-their-2017-film-ninnu-kori-7732251.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Although there was no information on the genre or the plot,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani's character in 'Tuck Jagadish' suffers from bipolar disorder? The actor says no |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nanis-character-in-tuck-jagadish-suffers-from-bipolar-disorder-the-actor-says-no/articleshow/77478568.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=2 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202202147/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nanis-character-in-tuck-jagadish-suffers-from-bipolar-disorder-the-actor-says-no/articleshow/77478568.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> it speculated that the protagonist's character in the film will be reportedly suffering from bipolar disorder,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani rubbishes reports of essaying a character with bipolar disorder in the upcoming film Tuck Jagadish? |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nani-rubbishes-reports-essaying-character-bipolar-disorder-upcoming-film-tuck-jagadish-556443 |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=Pinkvilla |date=14 August 2020 |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112045833/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nani-rubbishes-reports-essaying-character-bipolar-disorder-upcoming-film-tuck-jagadish-556443 |url-status=live }}</ref> for which Nani clarified that the news is false.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Is Nani playing a man with bipolar disorder in Tuck Jagadish? Know what the actor has to say |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/is-nani-playing-a-man-with-bipolar-disorder-in-tuck-jagadish-know-what-the-actor-has-to-say/635324 |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=Zoom |date=11 August 2020 |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112041123/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/is-nani-playing-a-man-with-bipolar-disorder-in-tuck-jagadish-know-what-the-actor-has-to-say/635324 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Tuck Jagadish'' is Nani's first film in the masala genre.<ref>{{cite web |title=5 Striking things about 'Tuck Jagadish' that make it worth the watch |url=https://telanganatoday.com/5-striking-things-about-tuck-jagadish-that-make-it-worth-the-watch |website=Telangana Today |access-date=19 October 2021 |date=14 September 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027183449/https://telanganatoday.com/5-striking-things-about-tuck-jagadish-that-make-it-worth-the-watch |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Casting === On 2 December 2019, Ritu Varma was cast alongside Nani, after having previously collaborated for ''Yevade Subramanyam'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani to romance his 'Yevade Subramanyam' actress in Shiva Nirvana's next? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-to-romance-his-yevade-subramanyam-actress-in-shiva-nirvanas-next/articleshow/72303878.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=3 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203074443/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-to-romance-his-yevade-subramanyam-actress-in-shiva-nirvanas-next/articleshow/72303878.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film marked her return to Telugu films after ''Kesava'' (2017),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 December 2019 |title=Nani and Ritu Varma in director Shiva Nirvana's next? |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-and-ritu-varma-director-shiva-nirvana-s-next-113336 |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The News Minute |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112113845/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-and-ritu-varma-director-shiva-nirvana-s-next-113336 |url-status=live }}</ref> where she was reported to play a village girl in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Spotted: Ritu Varma looking like a girl-next-door post shooting in Hyderabad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-ritu-varma-looking-like-a-girl-next-door-post-shooting-in-hyderabad/articleshow/78714256.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=8 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208101253/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-ritu-varma-looking-like-a-girl-next-door-post-shooting-in-hyderabad/articleshow/78714256.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> She called it as her "big commercial film".<ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Janani K.|date=September 10, 2021|title=Nani and Ritu Varma reveal why Tuck Jagadish is special to them. Interview|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-and-ritu-varma-reveal-why-tuck-jagadish-is-special-to-them-interview-1851459-2021-09-10|access-date=2021-09-11|magazine=India Today|language=en|archive-date=11 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911092250/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-and-ritu-varma-reveal-why-tuck-jagadish-is-special-to-them-interview-1851459-2021-09-10|url-status=live}}</ref> Aishwarya Rajesh was also cast in the second leading role, with Jagapathi Babu being seen as Nani's brother.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Nani's 26th film Tuck Jagadish launched |url=https://telanganatoday.com/nanis-26th-film-tuck-jagadish-launched |access-date=10 June 2020 |website=Telangana Today |archive-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217174808/https://telanganatoday.com/nanis-26th-film-tuck-jagadish-launched |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2020 |title=Jagapathi Babu in Nani's Tuck Jagadish |url=https://telugureporter.com/2020/01/10/jagapathi-babu-in-nanis-tuck-jagadish/ |access-date=15 June 2020 |archive-date=15 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615205806/https://telugureporter.com/2020/01/10/jagapathi-babu-in-nanis-tuck-jagadish/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The cast members also included Nassar, Daniel Balaji, Thiruveer, Rohini, Devadarshini, and Praveen.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=26 December 2020 |title=Nani looks intense in 'Tuck Jagadish' first look |url=https://telanganatoday.com/nani-looks-intense-in-tuck-jagadish-first-look |access-date=7 January 2021 |website=Telangana Today |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420084743/https://telanganatoday.com/nani-looks-intense-in-tuck-jagadish-first-look |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Filming === The film was launched officially on 30 January 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shiva Nirvana and Nani's Tuck Jagadish launched |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shiva-nirvana-and-nanis-tuck-jagadish-launched/articleshow/73771882.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=2 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202115844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shiva-nirvana-and-nanis-tuck-jagadish-launched/articleshow/73771882.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> with principal shoot began on 11 February 2020. The filming initially took place in Pollachi after which the crew headed to Rajahmundry to shoot some crucial scenes, an action sequence and the song "Inkosaari Inkosaari" was planned to be shot,<ref name="cd">{{Cite news |title=Tuck Jagadish: Nani and team to shoot action sequence and song in Rajahmundry |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tuck-jagadish-nani-and-team-to-shoot-action-sequence-and-song-in-rajahmundry/articleshow/74589557.cms |access-date=10 June 2020 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=16 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316112618/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tuck-jagadish-nani-and-team-to-shoot-action-sequence-and-song-in-rajahmundry/articleshow/74589557.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> before filming came to halt, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shiva Nirvana promises fans his break will not go in vain |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shiva-nirvana-promises-fans-his-break-will-not-go-in-vain/articleshow/74796471.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=6 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406000308/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shiva-nirvana-promises-fans-his-break-will-not-go-in-vain/articleshow/74796471.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> On 7 October 2020, Nani resumed the shooting of the film in Hyderabad,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani resumes shooting for Tuck Jagadish with the new Covid-19 guidelines |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-resumes-shooting-for-tuck-jagadish-with-the-new-covid-19-guidelines/articleshow/78538834.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011154222/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-resumes-shooting-for-tuck-jagadish-with-the-new-covid-19-guidelines/articleshow/78538834.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> adhering to the safety guidelines ensured to curb COVID-19 spread.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 October 2020 |title=Nani resumes shooting for upcoming Telugu film 'Tuck Jagadish' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-resumes-shooting-upcoming-telugu-film-tuck-jagadish-134921 |access-date=31 October 2020 |website=The News Minute |archive-date=8 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508203034/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-resumes-shooting-upcoming-telugu-film-tuck-jagadish-134921 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, on 18 October, the team halted shoot after its key technician was diagnosed with COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani starrer Tuck Jagadish shoot stalled after key technician contacts Covid-19 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-starrer-tuck-jagadish-shoot-stalled-after-key-technician-contacts-covid-19/articleshow/78722429.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112072933/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-starrer-tuck-jagadish-shoot-stalled-after-key-technician-contacts-covid-19/articleshow/78722429.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> As only 75% of the shooting is under completion, before lockdown, the makers continued the shoot. The film entered its final schedule on 5 December 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani, Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh starrer Tuck Jagadish in its final schedule |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-ritu-varma-aishwarya-rajesh-starrer-tuck-jagadish-in-its-final-schedule/articleshow/79569972.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=22 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222211643/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-ritu-varma-aishwarya-rajesh-starrer-tuck-jagadish-in-its-final-schedule/articleshow/79569972.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> and also entered its post-production stage, with Nani started dubbing for his portions in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani starts dubbing for his upcoming film Tuck Jagadish |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-starts-dubbing-for-his-upcoming-film-tuck-jagadish/articleshow/80099135.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=5 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105030022/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-starts-dubbing-for-his-upcoming-film-tuck-jagadish/articleshow/80099135.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Tuck Jagadish | type = Soundtrack | artist = Thaman S and Gopi Sundar | cover = | alt = | released = 1 September 2021 | recorded = 2021 | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = 17:56 | language = Telugu | label = Aditya Music | producer = Thaman S<br>Gopi Sundar | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = | chronology = | misc = {{External media | audio1 = {{YouTube|bdm2rcGieIc|Audio Jukebox}} }} {{Extra chronology | artist = Thaman S | type = soundtrack | prev_title = Vakeel Saab | prev_year = 2021 | title = Tuck Jagadish | year = 2021 | next_title = Varudu Kaavalenu | next_year = 2021 }} {{Extra chronology | artist = Gopi Sundar | type = soundtrack | prev_title = One | prev_year = 2021 | title = Tuck Jagadish | year = 2021 | next_title = Most Eligible Bachelor | next_year = 2021 }} {{Singles | name = Tuck Jagadish | type = soundtrack | single1 = Inkosaari Inkosaari | single1date = 13 February 2021 | single2 = Kolo Kolanna Kolo | single2date = 13 March 2021 | single3 = Neeti Neeti Sukka | single3date = 27 March 2021 }} }} The film was originally announced with Thaman S as the music director, in his first collaboration with Nani and his second with Shiva Nirvana after working on the film score for ''Majili'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Thaman S roped in for Tuck Jagadish |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/thaman-s-roped-in-for-tuck-jagadish/articleshow/73553619.cms |access-date=10 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=11 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711074928/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/thaman-s-roped-in-for-tuck-jagadish/articleshow/73553619.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> However, due to differences of opinion with Shiva Nirvana,<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=SS Thaman walks out of Tuck Jagadish?|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/aug/05/ss-thaman-walks-out-of-tuck-jagadish-25904.html|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Cinema Express|date=5 August 2021 |language=en|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831045433/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/aug/05/ss-thaman-walks-out-of-tuck-jagadish-25904.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Thaman walked out of the project and subsequently, Gopi Sundar, who worked in Nirvana's previous films, did the background score.<ref name=":6" />
Eventually, Thaman finished composing five songs for the film's soundtrack, before his exit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=All is not well between Thaman and Shiva Nirvana!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/all-is-not-well-between-thaman-and-shiva-nirvana-news-telugu-vilge0difdfdj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811100749/https://www.sify.com/movies/all-is-not-well-between-thaman-and-shiva-nirvana-news-telugu-vilge0difdfdj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2021|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> The song "Inkosaari Inkosaari" was released as the first single on 13 February 2021 ahead of Valentine's Day.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} The single had lyrics written by Chaitanya Prasad and was sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Kaala Bhairava.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Inkosaari' from Tuck Jagadish: Shreya Ghoshal is the star in this soulful number |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/inkosaari-from-tuck-jagadish-shreya-ghoshal-is-the-star-in-this-soulful-number/articleshow/80893755.cms |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=19 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319235234/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/inkosaari-from-tuck-jagadish-shreya-ghoshal-is-the-star-in-this-soulful-number/articleshow/80893755.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> On 13 March 2021, another single "Kolo Kolanna Kolo" was released which had lyrics written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry and sung by Armaan Malik, Sri Krishna and Harini Ivvaturi.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kolo Kolanna Kolo song from Nani, Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh starrer Tuck Jagadish released |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/kolo-kolanna-kolo-song-from-nani-ritu-varma-aishwarya-rajesh-starrer-tuck-jagadish-released/articleshow/81484793.cms |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=19 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319181109/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/kolo-kolanna-kolo-song-from-nani-ritu-varma-aishwarya-rajesh-starrer-tuck-jagadish-released/articleshow/81484793.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The third single "Neeti Neeti Sukka" sung by Mohana Bhogaraju and written by Kalyan Chakravarthy was released on 27 March 2021, coinciding with ''Parichaya Vedika'', a special promotional event for the film which was held on the same day.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Tuck Jagadish Pre Release: Nani REVEALS he got 'warning with love' from his fan during Shyam Singha Roy shoot |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/tuck-jagadish-pre-release-nani-reveals-he-got-warning-love-his-fan-during-shyam-singha-roy-shoot-670719 |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=Pinkvilla |date=28 March 2021 |archive-date=28 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328071029/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/tuck-jagadish-pre-release-nani-reveals-he-got-warning-love-his-fan-during-shyam-singha-roy-shoot-670719 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Despite working on the film score, Sundar also composed one song titled as "Tuck Song" was released along with the soundtrack album on 1 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-02|title=Tuck Jagdish song celebrates Nani's heroism|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-song-elevates-tuck-jagadish-moods-and-heroism-7486600/|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906122434/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-song-elevates-tuck-jagadish-moods-and-heroism-7486600/|url-status=live}}</ref> The track was sung and written by the director Shiva Nirvana, making his debut in both the fields.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=VIDEO: Nani makes his director Shiva Nirvana sing the 'Tuck Song' in Tuck Jagadish|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/video-nani-makes-his-director-shiva-nirvana-sing-tuck-song-tuck-jagadish-882611|access-date=2021-09-06|website=PINKVILLA|language=en|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906122442/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/video-nani-makes-his-director-shiva-nirvana-sing-tuck-song-tuck-jagadish-882611|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=Watch: Nani unveils first single from Tuck Jagadish, sung by director Shiva Nirvana|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-nani-unveils-first-single-tuck-jagadish-sung-director-shiva-nirvana-154810|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906122452/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-nani-unveils-first-single-tuck-jagadish-sung-director-shiva-nirvana-154810|url-status=live}}</ref> A reviewer from ''Indiaglitz'' said that "With the set of songs in the soundtrack, one can say that ''Tuck Jagadish'' is a mass-commercial entertainer, and the songs will have a massy appeal to all kinds of audience".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tuck Jagadish Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/tuck-jagadish-songs-review-kannada-movie-23081|access-date=2021-09-09|website=IndiaGlitz.com|archive-date=9 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909144918/https://www.indiaglitz.com/tuck-jagadish-songs-review-kannada-movie-23081|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Deccan Herald'' opined that the film score works in a few scenes but falls flat in others.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-10|title='Tuck Jagadish' movie review: Nani stars in a mediocre family drama|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-nani-stars-in-a-mediocre-family-drama-1028959.html|access-date=2021-09-11|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910071921/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-nani-stars-in-a-mediocre-family-drama-1028959.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Another critic from ''123Telugu'' wrote that Thaman's work in the soundtrack was decent but criticised Gopi Sundar's score stating that it was below par.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-11|title=Tuck Jagadish Telugu Movie Review|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/tuck-jagadish-telugu-movie-review.html|access-date=2021-09-11|website=123telugu.com|language=en|archive-date=11 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911092915/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/tuck-jagadish-telugu-movie-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref>{{track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 17:56 | title1 = Inkosaari Inkosaari | lyrics1 = Chaitanya Prasad | extra1 = Shreya Ghoshal, Kaala Bhairava | length1 = 3:28 | title2 = Kolo Kolanna Kolo | lyrics2 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | extra2 = Armaan Malik, Sri Krishna, Harini Ivvaturi | length2 = 5:01 | title3 = Neeti Neeti Sukka | lyrics3 = Kalyan Chakravarthy | extra3 = Mohana Bhogaraju | length3 = 1:36 | headline = Track listing | music1 = Thaman S | music2 = Thaman S | music3 = Thaman S | music4 = Gopi Sundar | title4 = Tuck Song | lyrics4 = Shiva Nirvana | extra4 = Shiva Nirvana | length4 = 1:51 | title5 = Yetikokka Poota | length5 = 1:35 | lyrics5 = Kalyan Chakravarthy | extra5 = Mohana Bhogaraju | title6 = Needhi Nadhantu | length6 = 4:25 | lyrics6 = Kalyan Chakravarthy | extra6 = Sri Krishna | music5 = Thaman S | music6 = Thaman S }}
== Release == The film was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on 16 April 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-09|title=Tuck Jagdish will release on 16 April, Nani, director Shiva Nirvan announce with new poster|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tuck-jagdish-will-release-on-16-april-nani-director-shiva-nirvan-announce-with-new-poster-9186641.html|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Firstpost|archive-date=27 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127215735/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tuck-jagdish-will-release-on-16-april-nani-director-shiva-nirvan-announce-with-new-poster-9186641.html|url-status=live}}</ref> but was later pushed back by a week to 23 April 2021.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=23 February 2021 |title=Watch: Nani's 'Tuck Jagadish' teaser released |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-nanis-tuck-jagadish-teaser-released-144035 |access-date=23 February 2021 |website=The News Minute |archive-date=5 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305195125/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-nanis-tuck-jagadish-teaser-released-144035 |url-status=live }}</ref> The release was put on hold, following the second wave of COVID-19 in India. Following, the reopening of theatres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2021-07-27|title=Cinema halls in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to reopen on July 30|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-halls-in-telangana-and-andhra-pradesh-to-reopen-on-july-30-with-telugu-films-thimmarusu-and-ishq/article35559664.ece|access-date=2021-08-31|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831045435/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-halls-in-telangana-and-andhra-pradesh-to-reopen-on-july-30-with-telugu-films-thimmarusu-and-ishq/article35559664.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> the producers of Tuck Jagadish reinstated the plans for theatrical release during late-July and early-August.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2021-06-16|title=Tuck Jagadish on July 30; SR Kalayanamandapam on August 6|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tuck-jagadish-on-july-30-sr-kalayanamandapam-on-august-6-691048|access-date=2021-08-31|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831045433/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tuck-jagadish-on-july-30-sr-kalayanamandapam-on-august-6-691048|url-status=live}}</ref> However, they had decided to release the film through over-the-top streaming services (OTT), following the regulations of ticket prices levied by the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy faced disapproval from the exhibitors.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Samaritan|first=Sampat G.|date=2021-07-09|title=Film exhibitors wary of opening theatres in Andhra Pradesh|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/090721/film-exhibitors-wary-of-opening-theatres-in-andhra-pradesh.html|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=28 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928215139/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/090721/film-exhibitors-wary-of-opening-theatres-in-andhra-pradesh.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In this process, medium and high-budget films may garner higher ticket rates as per the new regulations, which was condemned by many members from the film fraternity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hike ticket prices: Film exhibitors|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2021/jul/29/hike-ticket-prices-film-exhibitors-2337001.html|access-date=2021-08-31|website=The New Indian Express|date=29 July 2021 |archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831045434/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2021/jul/29/hike-ticket-prices-film-exhibitors-2337001.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The digital rights were sold to Amazon Prime Video.
The film was planned for a release on 10 September 2021, during the festival Ganesh Chaturthi.<ref name="rd">{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=27 August 2021|title=Nani's Tuck Jagadish to release on Amazon Prime Video on Sep 10. Watch promo|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-s-tuck-jagadish-to-release-on-amazon-prime-video-on-sep-10-watch-promo-1846019-2021-08-27|website=India Today|access-date=27 August 2021|archive-date=27 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827082432/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-s-tuck-jagadish-to-release-on-amazon-prime-video-on-sep-10-watch-promo-1846019-2021-08-27|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jha|first=Lata|date=2021-08-24|title=Telugu film 'Tuck Jagadish' to premiere directly on OTT|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/telugu-film-tuck-jagadish-to-premiere-directly-on-ott-11629780951237.html|access-date=2021-08-31|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831045433/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/telugu-film-tuck-jagadish-to-premiere-directly-on-ott-11629780951237.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Sunil Narang, the vice president of Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), requested the producers not to release on the date, as it may eventually affect the prospects of ''Love Story'' (2021), another film which scheduled for release theatrically on the same date,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2021-08-21|title=TFCC slams 'Tuck Jagadish' producers over OTT release|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/aug/21/tfcc-slams-tuck-jagadish-producers-over-ott-release-2347722.html|access-date=|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=22 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822062823/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/aug/21/tfcc-slams-tuck-jagadish-producers-over-ott-release-2347722.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and was postponed later.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-10|title=Naga Chaitanya-Sai Pallavi's Love Story gets new release date|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/naga-chaitanya-sai-pallavi-love-story-gets-new-release-date-7501109/|access-date=2021-09-24|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927173920/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/naga-chaitanya-sai-pallavi-love-story-gets-new-release-date-7501109/|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the producers claimed that the decision was taken by the streaming platform's executives, and the producers do not have to interfere about the change of release.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Love Story vs Tuck Jagadish release dates: Makers of the Nani, Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh starrer claim it's not their decision - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/love-story-vs-tuck-jagadish-release-dates-makers-of-the-nani-ritu-varma-aishwarya-rajesh-starrer-claim-its-not-their-decision/articleshow/85562989.cms|access-date=2021-08-31|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831045435/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/love-story-vs-tuck-jagadish-release-dates-makers-of-the-nani-ritu-varma-aishwarya-rajesh-starrer-claim-its-not-their-decision/articleshow/85562989.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview to ''The Indian Express'', Nani spoke about the film's release that "An OTT is a great platform to watch different types of content. It also has a massive reach and has inspired a change in the preferences of the audience. However, I firmly believe that nothing can replace the big-screen entertainment."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-11|title=Tuck Jagadish star Nani: 'Nothing can replace big-screen entertainment'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-jagadish-star-nani-nothing-can-replace-big-screen-entertainment-7499043/|access-date=2021-09-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=11 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911092247/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-jagadish-star-nani-nothing-can-replace-big-screen-entertainment-7499043/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Marketing === As a part of the promotional purposes, ''Tuck Jagadish Parichaya Vedika'', a promotional pre-release event was planned by the film's team. Starting from 27 March 2021, the team planned four events across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |date=27 March 2021 |title=Nani's Aggressive Promotions For Tuck Jagadish |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/news/nanis-aggressive-promotions-for-tuck-jagadish-112002 |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=Sify}}{{dead link|date=September 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The first set of event was held at Rajahmundry, with the film's team being present at the event.<ref name=":4" /> However, due to restrictions imposed by government to curb COVID-19 spread, the team suspended the plans for three other promotional events,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raavi |first=Sridhar |date=28 March 2021 |title=Unexpected Roadblock for Nani's Tuck Jagadish? |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/movienews/unexpected-roadblock-for-nanis-tuck-jagadish/ |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=Indiaglitz}}{{dead link|date=March 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and held a formal press meet during the first week of April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Com |first1=123Telugu |date=2021-04-01|title=Tuck Jagadish Movie Press Meet|url=https://www.123telugu.com/photos/photos-tuck-jagadish-movie-press-meet/tuck-jagadishh-7/|access-date=2021-08-31|language=en-US|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831045433/https://www.123telugu.com/photos/photos-tuck-jagadish-movie-press-meet/tuck-jagadishh-7/|url-status=live}}</ref> Another promotional event was held on 1 September 2021 at H. I. C. C. Novotel in Hyderabad, to release the film's trailer and songs.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-02|title=Tuck Jagadish trailer: Nani promises a quintessential family drama, watch video|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-jagadish-trailer-nani-promises-a-quintessential-family-drama-7482818/|access-date=2021-09-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902063050/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tuck-jagadish-trailer-nani-promises-a-quintessential-family-drama-7482818/|url-status=live}}</ref> A virtual fan meet was held on 8 September 2021, prior to the film's release.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1435471246230126593|user=Shine_Screens|title=The secret to our happiness is that we get to meet you! Log onto: tuckjagadishfilm.com and unveil your surprises now. Meet #TuckJagadishOnPrime Sept 10 @PrimeVideoIN|author=Shine Screens|date=2021-09-08}}</ref>
== Reception == ''Tuck Jagadish'' received mixed reviews from the critics.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-11|title=Always wanted to work with Shiva Nirvana, he handles emotions well: Ritu Varma on 'Tuck Jagadish'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/always-wanted-to-work-with-shiva-nirvana-he-handles-emotions-well-ritu-varma-on-tuck-jagadish-1029303.html|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=15 September 2021|archive-date=11 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911160818/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/always-wanted-to-work-with-shiva-nirvana-he-handles-emotions-well-ritu-varma-on-tuck-jagadish-1029303.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hymavathi|first=Ravali|date=2021-09-13|title=Tollywood's Ace Actor Nani Says Shahid Kapoor's Hindi Version Of Jersey Movie Looks Promising|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tollywoods-ace-actor-nani-says-shahid-kapoors-hindi-version-of-jersey-movie-looks-promising-706257|website=The Hans India|access-date=15 September 2021|archive-date=15 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915124912/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tollywoods-ace-actor-nani-says-shahid-kapoors-hindi-version-of-jersey-movie-looks-promising-706257|url-status=live}}</ref> Writing for ''The Hindu'', Sangeetha Devi Dundoo called ''Tuck Jagadish'' a familiar family drama with a predictable storyline. She appreciated the emotional scenes between the characters and stated: "The later part of the story, though predictable and long-drawn, work partly because of the earnestness with which Nani, Aishwarya Rajesh and Jagapati Babu shoulder it. Ritu Varma is charming and effective."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2021-09-10|title='Tuck Jagadish' movie review: Familiar, but hits a few right notes|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-shiva-nirvana-and-nani-film-mostly-hits-the-right-notes/article36394059.ece|issn=0971-751X|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910133439/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-shiva-nirvana-and-nani-film-mostly-hits-the-right-notes/article36394059.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Manoj Kumar R of ''The Indian Express'' said that the film was "old wine in a new bottle," criticizing the poor writing by Nirvana. "He seems to have borrowed, rehashed and refurbished ideas and the philosophy of all hit melodramatic films that he has ever watched without any value addition," he added.<ref>{{Cite web|last=R|first=Manoj Kumar|date=2021-09-10|title=Tuck Jagadish movie review: Nani, what's the point?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-nani-whats-the-point-7500296/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910133439/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-nani-whats-the-point-7500296/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Hindustan Times'' critic Haricharan Pudipeddi also felt the same, and wrote: "The emotional family drama moments are tiring to sit through, and the film is stuck in the 1980s, story-wise, but luckily the action choreography and performances make up for the boring plot."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pudipeddi|first=Haricharan|date=2021-09-10|title=Tuck Jagadish movie review: Nani-starrer is an outdated Barjatya-style family drama|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tuck-jagadish-review-nani-starrer-is-an-outdated-barjatya-style-family-drama-101631264063112.html|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910133440/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tuck-jagadish-review-nani-starrer-is-an-outdated-barjatya-style-family-drama-101631264063112.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Murali Krishna CH of ''Cinema Express'' stated: "''Tuck Jagadish'' is a mixed bag of emotions that depicts family conflict, sibling rivalry and heartbreak." Contrary to other critics, Krishna opined that the pacing was aptly suited to the film, given its "delicate, emotional tale that evokes the complexity of its premise."<ref>{{Cite web|last=CH|first=Murali Krishna|date=2021-09-10|title=Tuck Jagadish Movie Review: A whirlwind of emotions|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2021/sep/09/tuckjagadish-movie-review-awhirlwindofemotions-26545.html|website=Cinema Express|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910133439/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2021/sep/09/tuckjagadish-movie-review-awhirlwindofemotions-26545.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''India Today'' editor Janani K concluded her review by stating: "Tuck Jagadish is an emotional family drama that stresses the importance of human relationships. Had the screenplay had some refreshing sequences, the film would have had more impact."<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=10 September 2021|title=Tuck Jagadish Movie Review: Nani is terrific in this clichéd village drama|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-nani-is-terrific-in-this-clich-d-village-drama-1851234-2021-09-10|website=India Today|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910133439/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-nani-is-terrific-in-this-clich-d-village-drama-1851234-2021-09-10|url-status=live}}</ref>
''The Quint'' gave a rating of 3 out of 5 and opined that the film just stops short of being fully 'mass'. They further cited it as "pleasant yet familiar good vs evil story".<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Palmer|first=Landon|date=2020-08-20|title=Rock Star/Movie Star|publisher=Oxford University Press|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190888404.001.0001|doi=10.1093/oso/9780190888404.001.0001|isbn=978-0-19-088840-4|access-date=11 September 2021|archive-date=28 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928215644/https://academic.oup.com/book/41028|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Balakrishna Ganeshan of ''The News Minute'' opined that the title had little relevance to the plot and suggested ''Naidu gari Kutumbam'' ({{Translation|Naidu's family}}) instead. Ganesan also explored the politics of the film and wrote: "Tollywood films have always looked at village life from the perspective of Gandhi, or to be more precise, from an upper caste perspective that romanticises it. Villages are a cesspool of casteism. Defying caste codes will result in violence of various degrees."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ganesan|first=Balakrishna|date=2021-09-10|title=Tuck Jagadish review: Nani's family entertainer is a potpourri of cliches|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tuck-jagadish-review-nanis-family-entertainer-potpourri-cliches-155098|website=The News Minute|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910133439/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tuck-jagadish-review-nanis-family-entertainer-potpourri-cliches-155098|url-status=live}}</ref>
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