Tuck Jagadish is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action family drama film, written and directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner Shine Screens. 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 S. Thaman 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 mixed reviews from the critics.
Directed by Shiva Nirvana
Written by Shiva Nirvana
Produced by Sahu Garapati & Harish Peddi
Starring Nani, Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jagapathi Babu
Cinematography Prasad Murella
Edited by Prawin Pudi
Music by S. Thaman & Gopi Sundar
Production Shine Screens
Distributed by Amazon Prime Video
Release date September 10, 2021 (India)
Running time 146 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil