After enjoying the considerable success of “Tillu Square”, the spotlight now shifts to the eagerly anticipated follow-up, “MAD Square”. “MAD”, debuted in 2023, quickly rose to fame as a Telugu blockbuster. Directed by the gifted Kalyan Shankar and showcasing stellar performances by actors such as Sangeeth Shobhan, Vishnu Oi, Nithin Narne, and Ram Nithin, the film earned rave reviews for its rich tapestry of campus comedy.
Kalyan Shankar, making his mark with “MAD” as both writer and director, had previously lent his writing talents to “Tillu Square”. In a bid to capture the essence that garnered appreciation from audiences and critics alike, Shankar and his able team have grouped once more to lay the groundwork for the sequel, “MAD Square”. Sithara Entertainments, the revered production house, is producing this prospective hit.
The prequel saw Sri Gouri Priya, Gopika Udayan, and Ananthika enchanting the audience with their splendid portrayals as female leads. As “MAD Square” progresses, the production house has assured that the announcement of the new female cast is imminent and will doubtlessly pique the public interest once more.
Marking a festive beginning, “MAD Square” was formally heralded into production earlier this month on the auspicious day of Ugadi, with filming now progressing throughout various locales. The exceptional Bheems Cecirolio returns to endow the film with his musical genius, while Navin Nooli skillfully takes charge of editing, together with Shamdat Sainudeen handling the film’s cinematography with aplomb. There is a palpable confidence among the team members regarding duplicating, if not exceeding, the entertainment quotient that “MAD” first introduced.
The inaugural puja ceremony, a traditional event seeking blessings for the new venture, saw numerous figures of note in attendance. Director K V Anudeep, who had a memorable cameo in the original “MAD” film, was present alongside Siddhu Jonnalagadda, the lead of both “DJ Tillu” and “Tillu Square”, contributing to the celebratory mood of this creative congregation. Notably, both previous films had the backing of Sithara Entertainments, fostering a sense of continuity and shared achievement within this bustling filmic fraternity.
“MAD Square” aims to replicate the success formula but with intentions to scale greater heights of hilarity and drama. The endeavor to combine the familiarity of cherished characters with fresh narrative twists and a heightened level of humor is a challenge the creators are more than willing to take on. With its predecessor managing to engrave its mark on the Telugu cinema landscape, expectations soar for this next installment to not only match but enhance the comedic experience for audiences.
Cinema enthusiasts eagerly await further developments as the cast grows and production details emerge, forecasting the potential for “MAD Square” to become a cornerstone in the genre of campus comedies. Anticipation buzzes for new and returning characters, comedic set pieces, and original music tracks that are bound to be hummed and replayed long after the theater lights dim.
As the sequel progresses, one thing becomes increasingly clear: the aim for “MAD Square” isn’t merely to rekindle the sparks of its predecessor, but to ignite a comedic blaze that will resonate with fans and newcomers alike. With a team dead set on doubling the fun, the stage is set for “MAD Square” to carve out its unique niche in the annals of regional cinema.
