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DJ Tillu(2022)

7.5/10
Telugu124 mins

DJ Tillu (2022) is a 124-minute Telugu film directed by Vimal Krishna. Starring Siddhartha Jonnalagadda, Pragathi and Prince Cecil. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, DJ Tillu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.

Director:Vimal Krishna
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
11 February 2022
Director
Vimal Krishna
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 4m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A DJ gets involved with a woman, which leads him into a dangerous crime. He must then find a way to escape the serious trouble he's in.

A DJ's wild night turns into a dangerous game.

Film Details

7.5Rating
124Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date11 February 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsNarudi Brathuku Natana · డీజే టిల్లు

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'DJ Tillu' was inspired by a real-life DJ from Hyderabad known for his energetic stage presence.
  • Sidhu Jonnalagadda, who played the lead, also co-wrote the script, contributing to the character's quirky dialogue.
  • The movie was shot in just 35 days on a modest budget, primarily in Hyderabad and surrounding areas.
  • Director Vimal Krishna initially pitched the story as a short film before developing it into a full-length feature.
  • The character of Radhika, played by Neha Shetty, was written to subvert the typical 'love interest' trope in Telugu comedies.
  • Despite mixed initial reviews, the film became a surprise box office hit, leading to plans for a sequel.
  • The soundtrack heavily samples and remixes popular Telugu party songs from the 2000s, adding to its nostalgic appeal.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in DJ Tillu

Frequently Asked Questions