Is Siddu Heading Back to ‘Tillu’ Again?

Sometimes a character becomes so iconic that it defines the actor. When audiences connect deeply with such a role, it can turn cult, and the success of that film can cast a shadow over an actor’s subsequent projects. A prime example is DJ Tillu. Even though Siddu had impressed audiences earlier with Krishna and His Leela, the recognition and craze he gained from the Tillu character was unprecedented.

The movie was a surprise hit, and post-release, the character gained massive popularity through Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, with the OTT release further boosting its reach. The hype surrounding Tillu propelled the film to earn ₹130 crores, making it a phenomenal success. Siddu’s second outing as the character elevated the craze even further.

However, in his recent projects, it seems the audience was still hung up on Tillu. In Jack, Siddu’s regular role didn’t resonate as strongly, and in Telusu Kada, despite delivering a compelling performance as Varun, the film failed to make a big impact at the box office.

Even though Telusu Kada earned critical acclaim, the commercial response was muted, bringing the focus back on Tillu. Fans now seem eager for ‘Tillu Cube’, which is shaping up as Siddu’s next big project. While the upcoming film Badass, directed by Krishna and His Leela director Ravikanth, may give him another breakthrough, fans are particularly excited about Tillu Cube. Siddu is set to start the project soon with director Kalyan Shankar, and he will even step into the writer’s role for this venture.