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Actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda's next film, a Telugu romantic drama tentatively titled Siddhu 10, has been officially launched at a pooja ceremony in Hyderabad today. The love story is set to star Nayan Sarika alongside Jonnalagadda.
The film is presented by Tabitha Sukumar and produced by Anmol Sharma, Bunny Vaas and Ashok Bandreddy under the Sukumar Writings and Bunny Vaas Works banners. Director Mohan B is making his feature directorial debut with the project.
With many leading members of the industry attending the launch event, filmmaker Sukumar switched on the camera and producer Allu Aravind gave the first clap. Producers Vishwa Prasad and Bapineedu, along with directors Buchi Babu Sana and Chandu Mondeti, handed over the script to the film team. Directors Harish Shankar and B.V. Nandini Reddy were also present at the ceremony.
A theme poster was also released alongside the launch, depicting a large waterfall, a tree with a swing, and flowing fabric in red, yellow and black tones.
Currently, Nayan Sarika and Jonnalagadda are the only known cast members. Music is composed by GV Prakash Kumar, cinematography is by Chandru Selvaraj and production design is by Sahi Suresh. The film's shoot is expected to commence shortly.
Siddhu 10 is the second collaboration for Sukumar Writings and Bunny Vaas Works, following Idupu Kayitham, which is preparing for its release. The film is slated as a romance described as a "new kind of love story".
Siddhu Jonnalagadda has built a following in Telugu cinema through roles in films like Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma (2020), DJ Tillu (2022), Tillu Square (2024), and more. He was most recently seen in Mahendragiri Varahi (2026), Telusu Kada (2025) and Jack (2025).
Sukumar Writings is the production banner of writer-director Sukumar, known for films like Kumari 21F (2015), Uppena (2021), and Virupaksha (2023). The banner also presented director Buchi Babu Sana's 2026 film Peddi, which starred Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor.