Telugu actor Nikhil Siddhartha gained massive fame and following after the success of his recent pan-Indian film, Karthikeya 2, a sequel to his 2014 blockbuster Karthikeya, both directed by Chandoo Mondeti.
Nikhil’s latest venture, Spy, an espionage thriller with high anticipation before its theatrical release, failed to meet audience expectations, resulting in negative backlash. Critics have called into question the film’s box office numbers, which were touted as misleading by the makers. Some netizens suggest that Nikhil’s success with Karthikeya 2 in North India was merely a stroke of luck, and his hopes of replicating it with Spy fell short.
On the other hand, fans urge Nikhil to take a break and pursue content-oriented films. Nikhil has two pan-Indian projects in the pipeline, The India House, directed by Ram Vamsi Krishna, and Swayambhu, helmed by Bharat Krishnamachari. Both films are in production and will soon go on floors.
Nikhil should take a hiatus and make a strong comeback as an actor who can consistently deliver enjoyable entertainment. Stay tuned for more updates on Nikhil’s upcoming projects in the days ahead.
