Set in the gritty 1990s, KJQ follows Partha, a poor young man who rises through the local underworld to become a powerful figure. His closest friend, Jackie, stands by him as a trusted companion through the dangers of the criminal world. But as ambition, ego, and increasingly difficult circumstances drive them apart, their strong bond begins to fray. Their strained friendship becomes further complicated by Bhargavi, whose relationship with both men creates a tense love triangle that intensifies the conflict between them. As their personal struggles collide with the harsh world around them, Partha and Jackie are pushed toward becoming bitter rivals.
Title: KJQ: King Jackie Queen (Telugu: కేజేక్యూ : కింగ్ జాకీ క్వీన్)
Year: 2026
Type: Feature Film
Country: India
Language: Telugu (also available in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam dubs)
Director: Kiran Kumar (KK)
Writer: Kiran Kumar (KK)
Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri
Music: Poornachandra Tejaswi
Genre: Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Dheekshith Shetty (Partha), Shashi Odela (Jackie), Yukti Thareja (Bhargavi), Muralidhar Goud, Ankur Vikal, Prudhviraj, Guru Somasundaram, Rekha, Nirosha, Manika Chikkala, Surekha Vani
Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes)