Tillu Square | |
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Directed by | Mallik Ram |
Written by | Siddhu Jonnalagadda |
Produced by | Suryadevara Naga Vamsi Sai Soujanya |
Starring | Siddhu Jonnalagadda Anupama |
Cinematography | Sai Prakash Ummadisingu |
Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
Music by | Ram Miriyala Achu Rajamani |
Production companies | Sithara Entertainments Fortune Four Cinemas |
Distributed by | Srikara Studios |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Tillu Square is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language romantic crime comedy film directed by Mallik Ram and produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi under the banner of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. It is the sequel to the 2022 film DJ Tillu. Siddhu Jonnalagadda reprises his role in the previous film, while Anupama Parameswaran plays the female lead.[1][2]
The film was officially announced in June 2022 by Naga Vamsi and principal photography began in August 2022.[3] Ram Miriyala and Sricharan Pakala serve as the music directors, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Sai Prakash Ummadisingu and Naveen Nooli.
Tillu Square has seen multiple postponements in its release due to post-production issues.[4][5] It was scheduled for a worldwide release on 9 February 2024, but was postponed to accommodate Eagle from a five-way Sankranti clash.[6]
Cast
- Siddhu Jonnalagadda as Bala Gangadhar Tilak alias "DJ Tillu"
- Anupama Parameswaran as Lilli; Tillu's love interest
- Muralidhar Goud as Tillu's father
- Praneeth Reddy Kallem as Marcus, Tillu's friend
Production
Development
In February 2022, before DJ Tillu's release, Siddhu Jonnalagadda stated that they were planning a sequel for the film and said "There are no limits to Tillu's character and I think, this can be explored and stretched to any length".[7] The sequel was officially announced in June 2022. Mallik Ram, who previously directed Naruda Donoruda and Adbhutham, was announced as the director, thus replacing Vimal Krishna from the original film. Suryadevara Naga Vamsi returned as the producer.
On Diwali 2022, the title of the sequel was revealed as Tillu Square.
Casting
In December 2022, Anupama Parameswaran was announced as the female lead. There were rumors that she had walked out of the project and Madonna Sebastian was taking her place, but the rumors were denied by Naga Vamsi and Parameswaran was finalised as the female lead.[8]
Filming
Principal photography began in August 2022.[9]
Soundtrack
The score and soundtrack of the film is composed by Ram Miriyala and Sricharan Pakala. Aditya Music serves as the music banner. The first single "Ticket Eh Konakunda" released on 26 July, 2023.[10][11]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ticket Eh Konakunda" | Kasarla Shyam | Ram Miriyala | 4:05 |
2. | "Radhika" | Kasarla Shyam | Ram Miriyala | 3:08 |
Release
Tillu Square was initially planned for a theatrical release in March 2023, but was postponed due to uncited reasons to 15 September 2023.[12][13][14] However, it wa postponed again due to delays in the post-production.[5][15] As of November 2023, it set for a release on 9 February 2024.
References
- ↑ "Sequel to DJ Tillu announced". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ↑ FC, Team (2023-06-08). "Tillu Square: Dj Tillu Returns With Double Fun As Its Sequel Gets A Release Date". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ↑ "Filming For Tollywood Hit 'DJ Tillu' Sequel To Start In August".
- ↑ "https://twitter.com/SitharaEnts/status/1698659738597425581". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2023-09-10.
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- 1 2 "Latest: After Skanda, Tillu Square also postponed". 123telugu.com. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
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- ↑ "Siddhu Jonnalagadda on DJ Tillu: We are planning a sequel". Cinema Express. 9 February 2022.
- ↑ "Actress Crosses Line to Debunk Rumors". mirchi9.com. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ↑ "Filming For Tollywood Hit 'DJ Tillu' Sequel To Start In August". Outlook India. 2022-06-26.
- ↑ "Makers Of Tillu Square Drop Lyrical Video Of Ticket Eh Konakunda Song". News18. 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ↑ "First Single from Tillu Square Ticket Eh Konakunda Out".
- ↑ "Two new tentative dates for Tillu Square". 123telugu.com. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (2023-06-07). "Starboy Siddhu and Sithara Entertainments' 'Tillu Square' release date announced". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ↑ "'Tillu Square', starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran, gets a release date". The Hindu. 2023-06-05. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ↑ "Is Siddhu Jonnalagadda's dissatisfaction leading to reshoots in 'Tillu Square'?". The Times of India. 2023-09-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
External Links
- Tillu Square at IMDb