Tillu Square
Teaser Poster
Directed byMallik Ram
Written bySiddhu Jonnalagadda
Produced bySuryadevara Naga Vamsi
Sai Soujanya
StarringSiddhu Jonnalagadda
Anupama
CinematographySai Prakash Ummadisingu
Edited byNaveen Nooli
Music byRam Miriyala
Achu Rajamani
Production
companies
Sithara Entertainments
Fortune Four Cinemas
Distributed bySrikara Studios
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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

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]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ticket Eh Konakunda"Kasarla ShyamRam Miriyala4:05
2."Radhika"Kasarla ShyamRam Miriyala3:08

Release

Theatrical

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.

Home Media

The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by Netflix.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Sequel to DJ Tillu announced". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Filming For Tollywood Hit 'DJ Tillu' Sequel To Start In August".
  4. ^ "https://twitter.com/SitharaEnts/status/1698659738597425581". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2023-09-10. ((cite web)): External link in |title= (help)
  5. ^ a b "Latest: After Skanda, Tillu Square also postponed". 123telugu.com. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  6. ^ "https://twitter.com/SitharaEnts/status/1717777402389291172". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2023-11-01. ((cite web)): External link in |title= (help)
  7. ^ "Siddhu Jonnalagadda on DJ Tillu: We are planning a sequel". Cinema Express. 9 February 2022.
  8. ^ "Actress Crosses Line to Debunk Rumors". mirchi9.com. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  9. ^ "Filming For Tollywood Hit 'DJ Tillu' Sequel To Start In August". Outlook India. 2022-06-26.
  10. ^ "Makers Of Tillu Square Drop Lyrical Video Of Ticket Eh Konakunda Song". News18. 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  11. ^ "First Single from Tillu Square Ticket Eh Konakunda Out".
  12. ^ "Two new tentative dates for Tillu Square". 123telugu.com. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  13. ^ Today, Telangana (2023-06-07). "Starboy Siddhu and Sithara Entertainments' 'Tillu Square' release date announced". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  14. ^ "'Tillu Square', starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran, gets a release date". The Hindu. 2023-06-05. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "Netflix Signs NTR And Balayya". M9. 15 January 2024.

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