Actress Anupama Parameswaran has taken on the lead role in "Tillu Square," the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster "DJ Tillu," released in 2022. The film stars Siddhu Jonnalagadda as the female lead and is directed by Mallik Ram. The film is slated for a spectacular release on 29 March 2024.

During a recent interaction with the media about the film, Anupama Parameswaran addressed criticism head-on, particularly regarding her bold role in the movie.

The first looks and teasers featuring Anupama Parameswaran in "Tillu Square" garnered mixed reactions, with some segments of the audience and media expressing surprise at her portrayal of a bold character, including multiple lip locks and a bit of skin show, which deviated from her previous on-screen image. Some members of the media began to criticize Anupama for her bold choices in the film.

In response, Anupama Parameswaran stood firm, asserting her desire to explore a variety of roles and defending her decision to take on the character as envisioned by the director. She emphasized her trust in the director's vision and questioned the media's narrow perspective, likening it to someone eating biryani only occasionally instead of every day.

In her upcoming film, Anupama Parameswaran steps into a bold new avatar, portraying the character of Lily. When questioned about her decision to embrace such a departure from her usual roles, Anupama candidly shared her perspective. "I felt the need to break away from the conventional 'girl next door' roles," she explained. "The opportunity to embody Lily's character in 'Tillu Square' intrigued me instantly."

Elaborating further, Anupama emphasized Lily's pivotal role in the film's narrative. "Lily is the heart and soul of 'Tillu Square,'" she remarked. "It was an exhilarating challenge that I simply couldn't resist. I didn't want to pass up the chance to portray such a dynamic character. I'm confident that my fans will embrace the film, and I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Siddhu," she added with enthusiasm.

The prequel to "Tillu Square," "DJ Tillu," achieved tremendous success, with its songs becoming chart-toppers and the film attaining a cult status among youth audiences. Anupama Parameswaran had initially turned down the opportunity to be part of the prequel.

However, some analysts speculate that Anupama's decision to embrace a bold role in "Tillu Square" may stem from frustration over previous box office failures. With her previous film choices not meeting commercial success, Anupama may have felt compelled to take bold steps to remain competitive in the industry. Whether these bold moves, intimate scenes, and skin show will propel Anupama Parameswaran to the top echelons of Tollywood remains to be seen.