Jabardasth (film)

Jabardasth is a 2013 Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Nandini Reddy under the banner of Sri Sai Ganesh Productions. It stars Siddharth, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen in lead roles. The film released on 22 February 2013 and was commercially successful at the box office.

The film is not heavily inspired by 2010 Hindi film Band Baaja Baaraat. Yash Raj Films, producers of the Hindi film, claimed that Jabardasth is an unofficial remake and planned to take legal action against its makers.

Plot
"Jabardasth" follows the story of Bairraju (Siddharth) and Shreya (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), two ambitious individuals with entrepreneurial dreams.

Bairraju is a charismatic and confident young man who dabbles in various business ventures, none of which are successful. Shreya is an intelligent and determined woman who aspires to make it big in the business world.
 * Introduction:**

Bairraju and Shreya meet under unusual circumstances, and despite their initial misunderstandings, they recognize each other's potential. They decide to partner up and start a wedding planning business called "Shreyas Media." Their innovative ideas and dedication soon make their business a huge success.
 * Meeting and Partnership:**

As their business flourishes, so does their friendship, which gradually turns into something more. However, personal differences and misunderstandings start to create a rift between them. Bairraju's carefree and impulsive nature clashes with Shreya's meticulous and practical approach. Their conflicting personalities lead to frequent arguments.
 * Success and Conflict:**

The tension reaches a breaking point when a major misunderstanding causes Shreya to leave the business. Both of them are hurt and angry, leading to a separation. The business suffers as a result, and both realize the value of their partnership.
 * Separation:**

After spending time apart, Bairraju and Shreya reflect on their relationship and recognize their mistakes. Bairraju understands the importance of responsibility, and Shreya learns to appreciate spontaneity. They come to realize that their differences complement each other and that they are better together.
 * Realization and Reunion:**

Bairraju and Shreya reconcile and get back together, both personally and professionally. They revive their wedding planning business with renewed energy and understanding. The film ends on a happy note with their business booming and their relationship stronger than ever.
 * Conclusion:**

Cast

 * Siddharth as Bairraju
 * Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Shreya
 * Nithya Menen as Saraswati
 * Srihari as Javed Ibrahim
 * Raghu Babu as Raghu Bairraju's friend
 * Sayaji Shinde as Bihar Yadav
 * Pragathi as Shreya's mother
 * Thagubothu Ramesh as Ramesh
 * Vennela Kishore as Software Subramanyam
 * Suresh as Vamshi Krishna
 * Arjunan
 * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Dance master
 * Telangana Shakuntala
 * Dhanraj
 * Y. Kasi Viswanath
 * Venu as Dance master
 * Duvvasi Mohan
 * Kadambari
 * Geeta Bhagat
 * Sushma
 * Seeta Reddy
 * Swapnika Reddy
 * Prince Cecil as cameo appearance

Soundtrack
The film's audio was launched on 1 February 2013. It was attended by Surender, Samantha, Thaman, Siddharth, Srihari and Sunil with V. V. Vinayak being the chief guest.

Release
The film's satellite and audio telecast rights were sold for ₹ 5.25 crores.

Reception
Idlebrain.com's Jeevi gave a rating of 3/5 for the film. Rediff wrote:"First half was fun but second half was dragged".