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14 hours ago
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Anupama Parameswaran On Playing Lily In Tillu Square: ‘I Wasn't Comfortable'
Last Updated: Anupama Parameswaran revealed she felt uneasy playing Lily in Tillu Square and would avoid taking up such roles in the future. Anupama Parameswaran's Telugu film Tillu Square released on March 29, 2024, and quickly emerged as a box office hit. The comedy crime entertainer, directed by Malik Ram, not only drew large crowds to the theatres but also earned appreciation for its quirky storyline and entertaining performances. While the audience enjoyed her glamorous and bold role as Lily, the actress has now shared that she was never completely at ease while portraying the character. In a candid conversation with Idlebrain, Anupama admitted that the role pushed her far out of her comfort zone. She even went on to confess that she would not take up a similar character again in the future. Anupama Parameswaran Felt Uncomfortable In Tillu Square 'If someone comes and gives me a Tillu-like character, now I won't do it. Because I was not comfortable doing that character. Not because the team was bad, everything was great, but I just wasn't comfortable in my own skin doing that role," she said. The actress further revealed that the discomfort affected her confidence during the shoot. She explained, 'It wasn't a smooth experience. I used to feel bad, disappointed, and not confident. That's not who I am, and I wasn't able to be that person." Why She Chose The Role Despite Hesitation When asked why she agreed to sign the film despite her initial doubts, Anupama shared that she took a long time to make the decision. 'I took a long time to say yes to the film. I was in two minds because the role was so different from who I am," she explained. Unlike her real personality, Lily's character demanded a different screen presence, which made Anupama more conscious than usual. 'I don't usually spend a lot of time thinking about how I look or styling my hair. I'd rather not worry about outfits," she revealed. Even though it was a challenging experience, the actress expressed her happiness about how the audience received her performance. 'When people appreciated me, I felt proud of myself. Even though I was uncomfortable and underconfident, I still managed to convince the audience. I made them believe I was confident, that I was a boss lady who doesn't care about what others think… and I think that's a great success," she said. Audience Reactions And Film's Success Produced by Naga Vamsi under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Tillu Square opened to positive reviews from both critics and audiences. While Anupama's bold and glamorous portrayal of Lily attracted mixed responses, both praise and criticism, the film's strong box office run silenced most of the negativity. Initially, the actress faced online trolling for stepping into such a character, but the love and appreciation that followed after the release gave her a sense of validation. Starring opposite Siddhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu, Anupama managed to bring a new energy to the sequel, which ultimately resonated with the audience. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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a day ago
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Anupama Parameswaran opens up on bold role in Tillu Square, says it made her uncomfortable
Actress Anupama Parameswaran has admitted she felt uneasy playing Lily in the Telugu hit Tillu Square. In a candid interview with Idlebrain, she said the part pushed her out of her comfort zone and she would decline similar roles in future. Tillu Square released on March 29, 2024, and went on to become a box-office success, but the actress says the personal experience was far from easy. Anupama Parameswaran told Idlebrain, 'If someone comes and gives me Tillu-like character, now I won't do it. Because I was not comfortable doing that character. Not because the team was bad, everything was great, but I just wasn't comfortable in my own skin doing that role.' She added the journey affected her confidence. 'It wasn't a smooth experience. I used to feel bad, disappointed, and not confident. That's not who I am, and I wasn't able to be that person.' Why did she take the role in Tillu Square? Anupama said she took time deciding to sign Tillu Square because the Lily character was different from her usual image. 'I took a long time to say yes to the film. I was in two minds because the role was so different from who I am,' she said. She admitted being conscious about styling and how the character looked. 'I don't usually spend a lot of time thinking about how I look or styling my hair. I'd rather not worry about outfits.' Despite her discomfort, Anupama is proud the performance resonated with audiences. 'When people appreciated me, I felt proud of myself,' she said. 'Even though I was uncomfortable and underconfident, I still managed to convince the audience. I made them believe I was confident, that I was a boss lady who doesn't care about what others I think that's a great success.' How did audiences react to Lily? The Siddhu Jonnalagadda -starrer, directed by Mallik Ram and produced by Sithara Entertainments with Fortune Four Cinemas, drew both praise and criticism for Anupama's bold, glamorous portrayal. She faced online hate early on but the film's commercial success and positive reactions softened the impact. In Tillu Square, she starred opposite Siddhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Anupama Parameswaran admits she wasn't comfortable with her role opposite Siddhu Jonnalagadda in Tillu Square: ‘Now I won't do it, that's not who I am'
Anupama Parameswaran recently admitted that she was never fully at ease playing the female lead opposite Siddhu Jonnalagadda in the Telugu hit Tillu Square. Despite the film's success and the praise she received, the actress revealed that the character didn't align with her personal comfort zone. 'I wasn't comfortable in my own skin' Speaking to Idlebrain, Anupama explained that if offered a similar role today, she would turn it down. 'If someone comes and gives me a Tillu-like character now, I won't do it. Not because the team was bad—everything was great—but I just wasn't comfortable in my own skin doing that role,' she said. She admitted the journey was far from smooth, adding that she often felt 'bad, disappointed, and not confident' during the shoot. 'That's not who I am, and I wasn't able to be that person,' she shared. Anupama Parameswaran becomes one of the highest-paid actresses in Tollywood; guess her salary From self-doubt to audience appreciation Despite her internal struggles, Anupama said she was proud of how audiences responded to her performance. 'Even though I was uncomfortable and underconfident, I still managed to convince the audience... I made them believe I was confident, that I was a boss lady who doesn't care about what others think,' she noted, calling it 'a great success.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo The actress had initially faced criticism and online trolling for her portrayal, but the film's commercial success turned the tide in her favour. In Tillu Square, Anupama played Lily opposite Siddhu Jonnalagadda's DJ Tillu. Directed by Mallik Ram , the film released on March 29, 2024, and went on to become a box-office hit. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
