This year, Indian cinema made a significant mark at the North America box office with two movies securing spots in the top 10 rankings. The Telugu film Tillu Square claimed the 8th position, while the Hindi film Crew landed at number 9. Directed by Mallik Ram, Tillu Square is the sequel to DJ Tillu and opened to an impressive $1.9 million over its opening weekend. The film stars Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Anupama Parameswaran, and Neha Shetty in leading roles.

Renowned South film critic and trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared the exciting news on his official handle, declaring, “Tillanna's beats take over the worldwide box office. The 𝑫𝑶𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑬 𝑩𝑳𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑩𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 #TilluSquare debuted at No. 8 in the US box office and the eventful party at the theatres by Tillu is set to smash records.”

Siddhu Jonnalagadda reprised his role from the first film, DJ Tillu, released in 2022. Tillu Square hit 450 theatres across North America and grossed $1.9 million, surpassing the collections of other notable films in the region. In its opening weekend alone, the film collected Rs. 43 crore globally and is poised to join the coveted Rs. 50 crore club. With continued success both domestically and internationally, Tillu Square is expected to surpass the Rs. 100 crore mark soon.

The film received an overwhelming response overseas, grossing over $400K through premieres and exceeding $550K on its first day. It swiftly crossed the $1.5 million mark, setting a record as the fastest medium-range movie to achieve this milestone in North America. Siddhu Jonnalagadda's performance also earned him the distinction of being the fastest medium-range hero to reach this milestone.

Tillu Square continues to captivate audiences with its engaging storyline and stellar performances, solidifying its position as a box office success and a testament to the growing influence of Indian cinema on the global stage.