Naayak (transl. Leader) is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Akula Siva. The film was produced by DVV Danayya and presented by S. Radha Krishna under the banner Universal Media. The film stars Ram Charan, Kajal Aggarwal, and Amala Paul, with Brahmanandam, Pradeep Rawat, and Ashish Vidyarthi in supporting roles. S. Thaman composed the film's score and soundtrack. Chota K. Naidu was the cinematographer and Gautham Raju was the film's editor. In the film Cherry, a software engineer in Hyderabad, and Siddharth Naayak, an inspiring young leader in Kolkata fighting against an evil politician named Rawat. The story revolves around Cherry assisting Siddharth in the triumph of good over evil after their paths cross.