Tillu Square Movie Review: Faithful to the Original
The “DJ Tillu” show was a huge hit. Consequently, ever since its introduction, the sequel, “Tillu Square,” has been the subject of much anticipation. Here it is, the film.
A girl named Lily (Anupama Parameswaran) becomes intoxicated and vomits on Tillu’s shoes as he tries to impress girls at a party (Siddhu Jonnalagadda).
After she tells him she’s sorry, he begins to pursue her romantically. While Tillu and Lily share a passionate kiss in the car and spend the night together, Lily expresses her desire to never see him again.
After an absence of a few weeks, she returns to inform him that she is expecting his child. His parents proposed to Tillu as he was still “processing” this.
Lily calls Tillu on his birthday and invites him to her flat for a birthday meet-and-greet. He finds out that she had summoned him to the flat at the same spot where Radhika (Neha Shetty) had extended an invitation when he gets there.
After Tillu burys Rohit (Damaraju) in the first section, Lily eventually admits that she is Rohit’s sister and that Rohit has been gone for some time.
What happens next is completely unexpected. Following a chain of unfortunate occurrences, Lily reveals a new side to her personality. After a series of unexpected events, the novel finally reveals her character’s climax and how Tillu goes from being a helpless victim to the antagonist.
The film is entirely Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s. He brought Tillu to a wider audience and brought the same charisma to his repeat of the role. Even if his act has a hint of déjà vu, you can’t help but giggle at his one-liners. Primarily, his lively performance and one-liners are effective.
The “surprising twist” that Anupama Parameswaran’s character received did little to elevate her performance in her dual-toned role. This film features her doing more aggressive liplocks.
In his role as Siddhu’s dad, Muralidhar Gowd makes a few jokes. Some people, like Prince, Murali Sharma, and others, just do mundane tasks. Guest starring is Neha Shetty.
Technical:
You should listen to Achu Rajamani and Ram Miriyala’s songs. You can get your money’s worth out of these tracks. The score for Bheems’ background is enough.
Everything from the camerawork to the production design to the richness has been up to par.
What really draws in viewers are the conversations. I must say, the dialogue writers have truly excelled.
Analysis:
In “DJ Tillu,” the beautiful Radhika (Neha Shetty) changes the course of the protagonist Tillu’s life. The sequel does not pick up where the first one left off with Radhika, but it does introduce a new woman named Lily (Anupama Parameswaran), who causes him to deal with new problems brought on by new loves. However, the sequel utilises the same structure as the original and begins by bringing up the first plot.
The majority of the first half remains faithful to the original, with the exception of the scenes where Tillu and Lily lock lips and her pregnancy track. The storyline only flips flops during the bang interval. Crime comedy meets spy thriller at this point in the film.
The plot involves special operatives utilising a DJ Tillu to capture an international don and then murder him with a “sweet,” which sounds ridiculous, but it could be deliberate spoofing. Repetition and the déjà vu sensation permeate most of the film’s first and second portions.
Long stretches of conventional storytelling are present. The inclusion of Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s comedic timing, however, elevates the quality of those episodes.
When the film starts to get boring, Siddhu’s one-liners come to the rescue.
Thanks to Tillu’s offbeat portrayal and acting, the criminal comedy “DJ Tillu” appeared new upon its premiere. Plus, Neha Shetty was absolutely beautiful, and the romance between Tillu and Neha Shetty was hot as hell. The house came tumbling down because Tillu, in his naïve ignorance, called her “Akka” upon learning her real identity. Despite passionate kiss moments, the chemistry between Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran’s characters is lacking.
The way he pronounces “Akka” in this movie is also peculiar. The Prince sequences seem contrived and cheesy. A lot of the parts in this song make it seem like the writing wasn’t up to scratch.
The picture drags on a little because of its predictable plot and excessive use of repetition, despite its little running time.
“Tillu Square” is enjoyable thanks to Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s performance and his clever one-liners. Even if Siddhu-Anupama’s song isn’t really magical, the film’s screenplay and Tillu’s charisma make it a decent watch.
Movie: Tillu Square
ibomma Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Anupama Parameswaran, Muralidhar Goud, Prince, Murali Sharma, and others
Music Director: Ram Miriyala and Achu Rajamani
Background Score: Bheems Ceciroleo
DOP: Sai Prakash Ummadisingu
Editor: Navin Nooli
Production Designer: A.S. Prakash
Producers: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya
Directed by: Mallik Ram
Release Date: March 29, 2024
