Jabardasth is an Indian Telugu-language sketch comedy television show produced by Mallemala Entertainments. It was conceived and directed by Sanjeev K Kumar, and later directed by Sanjeev's associates Nithin and Bharat. It was premiered on ETV on 7 February 2013.
The show was hosted by Anasuya Bharadwaj, and is now hosted by Siri Hanumanth. Initially judged by actor Nagendra Babu and actress Roja, Babu left the show in 2019 with singer Mano replacing him. Jani and Sekhar have also appeared in the show as guest judges.
The show is popular among the Telugu audience, but it is criticized for its obscene and problematic content.
An extended version of the show, Extra Jabardasth began airing on 10 October 2014 and ended on 31st May 2024. It is hosted by Rashmi Gautam, is broadcasts on ETV. It has been criticized for its obscene and problematic content. It is now judged by Khushbu Sundar and Krishna Bhagavan. In June 2019, ratings for an episode were in the top five for on Telugu television. Nagendra Babu and Indraja made a re entry in Jabardasth in 2026. Concept The concept of Jabardasth and Extra Jabardasth is, where six teams participates makes a comedy skit performance, generally sitcom which are judged by Nagendra Babu and actress Indraja to marks 10/10 by each, where the winner(s) gets cheque prize of INRs 25,000 and a poster of the week will be decided based on the skit performed by winners.
Teams +TeamsTeam LeadersHyper Adhi & Rising RajuHyper Adhi and Rising RajuChalaki Chanti and Sunami SudhakarVinay Mohan and SudhakarRocket RaghavaRocket RaghavaVenky's Monkeys & Thagubothu RameshVenky and Thagubothu Ramesh
Series overview
Jabardasth show has been aired with three series.
Series 1 (2013) Series 1 aired from 7 February 2013 to 15 August 2013. Six teams competed.
Team nameTeam leadersNotable team members Dhanadhan DhanrajDhanrajSatya, Naveen,Auto RamPrasad Chammak ChandraChandra NaikChalaki ChantiVinay MohanBullet Bhaskar, Phani, Tsunami SudhakarRocket RaghavaRaghavaRoller RaghuRaghu KarumanchiRocking Rakesh, Josh Ravi, AmarthyaVenu WondersVenu (Tillu)Chitram Srinu, Sudigali Sudheer, Getup Srinu
Series 2 (2013–2014) Series 2 aired from 22 August 2013 to 10 October 2014.
Team nameTeam leaderNotable team membersSudigali SudheerSudheerAuto Ramprasad, Getup Srinu, SunnyRacha RaviRaviAppa Rao
Series 3 (2014) Series 3 debuted 17 October 2014.
Team nameTeam leaderNotable team membersSuper SrinuChitram SrinuShaking SeshuSeshuHyper Aadi and raising RajuAadiAllari HarishHarishBullet Bhaskar, Tsunami Sudhakar, Master NareshGetup SrinuSudheerRam PrasadRocking RakeshRakeshRacha RaviRaviAppa RaoAdhire AbhiAbhinaya KrishnaBullet Bhaskar & Tsunami SudhakarBhaskar & SudhakarMaster NareshKiraak RPRPKill Bill VishwaVishwaMass Avinash Kevvu KarthikAvinash Karthik
Current series
TeamsAuto RamprasadThagubothu Ramesh & Rowdy Rohini Rocket Raghava Dhanadhan Dhanraj Koranani Surprising ShyamBullet Bhaskar Super Saddam Sunami Sudhakar Chalaki Chanti Controversies
In December 2014, a police case has been registered against Venu Wonders team leader, Venu for allegedly insulting the working-class women's lifestyle in a skit. He was also physically attacked while the controversy was going on. Venu got support on social media from a few celebrities and commoners, who criticised the attack. A case has also been registered against some people who are believed to have attacked Venu during the issue. The Jabardasth episode that aired 30 October 2014 featured scenes of Brahmin characters drinking alcohol. Kethireddy Anjireddy of Thimmappur has filed a case in the court and the court has directed to register a case against the actors and judges involved in the comedy.
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