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Time of India
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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 ."
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rishab Shetty makes his Telugu debut with the historical action drama; the makers share the first-look poster of the 'Story of a Rebel'
Picture Credit: X 'Kantara' fame actor and director Rishab Shetty is all set to mark his debut in Telugu cinema. The makers officially unveiled the project by sharing its striking first-look poster on Wednesday. The upcoming film is expected to be a grand historical action drama, helmed by director Ashwin Gangaraju and backed by the production house backing films like 'Lucky Bhaskar,' 'Jersey,' 'Tillu Square,' 'Kingdom,' and more. Story of a Rebel Sharing the motion poster, the makers wrote, "Not all rebels are forged in battle. Some are chosen by Destiny. And this is that story of a Rebel… Proudly announcing @SitharaEnts Production No. 36 with the versatile and dynamic @shetty_rishab gaur". About the film The movie takes place in Bengal in the 18th century, during a turbulent and politically unstable period. The backdrop suggests an engrossing story of resistance, identity, and destiny. With his strong performance in 'Kantara,' Rishab Shetty's inclusion in this project increases anticipation. The makers are yet to share any other plot details regarding the project. Directed by Ashwin Gangaraju, who earlier directed 'Aakashavaani' and also served as an associate to the legendary filmmaker SS Rajamouli. 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 His experience in handling mythological and historical narratives is expected to bring depth to this period drama. The film will be shot in both Telugu and Kannada simultaneously. The team is also eyeing a wider release, with plans to dub the film in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Upcoming work front Speaking of his upcoming films, his next major release is 'Kantara: Chapter 1,' scheduled for October 2, 2025. This film is a prequel to his blockbuster 'Kantara.' He also stars in 'Jai Hanuman,' a mythological action sequel directed by Prasanth Varma, where Rishab portrays Lord Hanuman. This film is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. He is also a part of ' Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ,' a historical action film slated for a January 21, 2027, release.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Badass' first look: Siddu Jonnalagadda's wild side impresses in the new glimpse- Watch
Picture Credit: X Actor Siddu Jonnalagadda will be next seen in his upcoming film, 'Badass' and the makers of the film recently unveiled the highly anticipated first-look poster on X (formerly Twitter), which features Siddu in an edgy, intense avatar. "You have seen heroes and you have seen villains. But this one's not here to fit into your labels! Make way for STARBOY #Siddu as #Badass. This time no mercy. He's going to set the screens on fire," read the caption shared along with the poster. As seen in the poster, Siddu dons a no-nonsense attitude different from his charming boy image. Messy hair, rugged clothing, he is seen lighting a cigarette. The film also marks a much-anticipated reunion for the actor and director Ravikanth Perepu , who last collaborated on the popular film 'Krishna and His Leela'. Interestingly, just like their previous outing, both Siddu and Ravikanth have co-written the script. The first announcement for the film had already generated buzz with its tagline: "If middle finger was a man". With 'Badass', it looks like Siddu is not playing it safe. He's stepping away from conventional roles and leaning into a zone that's edgy, unconventional, and unapologetically wild. Siddhu got recognition for his character in the 'DJ Tillu' film, who is a carefree and witty aspiring disc jockey whose life spirals into a chaotic mix of crime and comedy. Following the success of 'DJ Tillu', Siddhu reprised his role in the sequel 'Tillu Square', which again was a superhit. On the professional front, Siddu was last seen in 'Jack', an action-comedy where he starred opposite Vaishnavi Chaitanya. Directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, the film had a modest release earlier this year but unfortunately failed to perform at the box office.
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Badass: First Look Poster Of Siddhu Jonnalagadda's Film Out Now, Release Date Announced
New Delhi: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, known for his impressive performance in Tillu Square, is all set to team up with acclaimed director Ravikanth Perepu for his next film, Badass. The makers dropped the film's first look poster on X on Wednesday. The poster featured Siddhu wearing a black shirt and sunglasses. He is seen lighting a cigar while surrounded by cameras and mics. The text on the image read, "If middle finger was a man," followed by the film's title - Badass. The caption read, "You have seen heroes and you have seen villains. But this one's not here to fit into your labels! Make way for STARBOY #Siddu as #Badass. This time no mercy. He's going to set the screens on. A film by @ravikanthperepu, Produced by @vamsi84 & #SaiSoujanya." Have a look here: You have seen heroes & You have seen villains. ???? But this one's not here to fit into your labels! ???? Make way for STARBOY #Siddu as #Badass ❤️???? This time no mercy. He's going to set the screens on ???? A Film by @ravikanthperepu Produced by @vamsi84 & #SaiSoujanya … — Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) July 9, 2025 Produced by Naga Vamsi under his Sitara Entertainments banner, Badass is co-produced by Trivikram Srinivas. The film is written by Ravikanth Perepu and Siddhu Jonnalagadda. With a massive budget in place, Badass is expected to go on floors soon. Siddhu Jonnalagadda was last seen in Bommarillu Baskar's Jack. The film also featured Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Brahmaji and Prakash Raj in key roles. Jack did not perform well at the box office. Despite its promising premise as a satirical comedy, the movie failed to resonate with audiences and had a short-lived theatrical run, barely making past its opening weekend. The film's commercial failure was a massive financial blow to the makers, whereas Siddhu faced harsh criticism for playing a RAW agent in a funny manner, reported Hindustan Times. In addition to Badass, Siddhu Jonnalagadda will also be seen in the romance drama, Telusu Kada. The actor will share screen space with Srinidhi Shetty and Raashi Khanna in the film. Directed by fashion designer Neeraja Kona, Telusu Kada is set to release in October 2025.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lot of people trolled me: Anupama Parameswaran on her break from Malayalam films
Actor Anupama Parmeswaran recently opened up about staying away from Malayalam cinema for a long time. Discussing the criticism she faced over her acting skills, Anupama mentioned how director Pravin Narayanan showed his faith over her, despite all the plays the titular role in Narayanan's upcoming film 'Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK)'.During the audio launch of the film in Kochi on June 16, the actor shared her thoughts on dealing with trolling and working with Narayanan. She said, "A lot of people have trolled me, saying that I can't act."advertisement "Irrespective of all of that, this film's director (Pravin Narayanan) cast me as the lead character. This movie has a heart and it is Janaki, and thank you for entrusting me with her," Parmeswaran 'JSK' actor emphasised that she did the film at a time "when I decided I will only commit movies that excite me in Malayalam." Parmeswaran also recalled her transformation during Covid-19 lockdown and being grateful to critics for her further said, "I went through a huge transformation in my career and life during the Covid-19 lockdown, and I immensely appreciate Pravin for showing faith in me, to pull off such a deep character. The movie revolves around a strong female character, and I am thankful that Pravin trusted me with her. That in itself feels like an achievement."advertisementParmeswaran added, "I am thankful to everyone - those who have supported me as well as those who hated me - for making me who I am today."The actor previously featured in the Telugu crime-comedy 'Tillu Square' (2024) and the Tamil coming-of-age comedy-drama 'Dragon' (2025).Her upcoming film 'JSK' also features Suresh Gopi, Shruthi Ramachandran, Divya Pillai, Askar Ali, Baiju Santhosh, Shobi Thilakan, Jayan Cherthala and others in pivotal characters.'JSK' is co-produced by J Phanindra Kumar and Sethuraman Nair Kankol and is scheduled to release in theatres on June 27.
