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DJ Tillu (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2022 · 124 mins · Telugu
Echo score 74
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Directed by
Vimal Krishna
Starring
Fish Venkat, Raja Ravindra, Pragathi Mahavadi, Brahmaji, Prince Cecil, Kireeti Damaraju

Atluntadhi Manathoni When a local DJ and his affair with a young woman put him square in the middle of a crime, he must do his best to get out of the predicament he’s in.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like DJ Tillu
  6. 6 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

DJ Tillu Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of DJ Tillu (2022) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Tillu meets Radhika in a club

    Tillu, an aspiring DJ, meets Radhika in a club and asks for a drink. They connect as the night unfolds, and after the drinks, Tillu drops Radhika at her apartment.

    When
    Evening
    Where
    Club
  2. Rohit's assault and death

    Radhika goes into her room to pack when Rohit attempts to assault her. In self-defense, she shoves him, causing him to hit his head and die. The death occurs in Radhika's apartment.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Radhika's apartment
  3. Decision to bury Rohit

    Tillu arrives at the apartment, finds Rohit’s corpse and photos. They decide not to call the police and plan to bury the body to avoid trouble.

    When
    Soon after
    Where
    Radhika's apartment
  4. Chandrakant films the burial and blackmails

    A drunk man, Chandrakant, films them burying the body. He demands ₹25 lakh in two days to keep the video from leaking.

    When
    Two days
    Where
    Burial site
  5. Radhika and Shannon pull money from the club owner

    Radhika asserts that club owner Shannon is tied to illegal deals and can help obtain money. She seduces Shannon and manages to lift ₹2 crore, increasing Tillu's frustration.

    When
    Following the blackmail window
    Where
    Club
  6. Rao intervenes; escape plan

    CI Rao interrupts Tillu and Radhika’s scheme. To escape, Radhika pretends she doesn’t know Tillu and asks to be dropped off at home.

    When
    Shortly after
    Where
    City streets
  7. Shannon pursues the money; car disappears

    Shannon finds Tillu at a tea stall and probes about the money. They drive toward the earlier burial spot, only to discover the car and money are missing.

    When
    Later that day
    Where
    Tea stall
  8. Rao's confrontation and blood discovery

    Tillu and Radhika reach the burial site and are pursued by Rao. Radhika later explains that Rao had entered her apartment, found blood, and threatened arrest and assault before she escaped.

    When
    During the pursuit
    Where
    Radhika's apartment
  9. Hotel getaway with money; pursuit continues

    Tillu and Radhika flee and reach a hotel with the money. Rao and Shannon chase them, leading to a tense confrontation. Radhika reveals that Chandrakant tried to extort more money and assaulted her, prompting their continued movement.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Hotel
  10. Tillu is beaten and falls into a coma

    Shannon and Rao assault Tillu at the hotel, leaving him unconscious and in a coma. He is taken to the hospital, where his memory and the missing phone become key points for the investigation.

    When
    Soon after the hotel confrontation
    Where
    Hotel / Hospital
  11. Hospital interrogation and court case begins

    While recovering, Tillu is grilled about the money and Rao's phone. A case is filed in court against Radhika and Rao, leveraging Tillu's condition in the proceedings.

    When
    Following the attack
    Where
    Hospital
  12. Court reveals Tillu bribed Chandrakant and Fish

    During the court hearing, it is revealed that Tillu bribed Chandrakant and Rao's colleague Fish with a video to arrest Radhika and Rao. The revelation shifts the legal narrative in Tillu's favor.

    When
    Court hearing
    Where
    Court
  13. One month later: reunion and bail

    A month later, Tillu visits Radhika in prison and explains that he never truly lost his memory. He reveals a plan to retrieve the money by bribing a music director and secures a bail order to release Radhika.

    When
    One month later
    Where
    Prison
  14. Shannon's demand and Paris plan

    Shannon calls demanding his money, but Tillu tells him the money is in Paris and hints that the plot will continue. The film ends with an open setup for the next chapter.

    When
    After release
    Where
    Phone

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:24

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Timeline questions answered

DJ Tillu Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of DJ Tillu (2022): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Radhika kill Rohit?

Radhika killed Rohit in self-defense. After Tillu dropped her at her apartment, Rohit attempted to assault her. During the struggle, Radhika shoved him, causing him to hit his head on the wall. The injury was fatal, and Radhika panicked because she feared being sentenced to prison for killing him.

  • radhika
  • rohitt
  • death
  • self-defense
  • assault
Q2

How did Tillu and Radhika dispose of Rohit's body?

After Tillu arrived at Radhika's apartment and saw Rohit's corpse, they decided not to call the police. They wrapped the body and buried it somewhere outside the city to cover up the murder and avoid legal consequences.

  • rohitt
  • body
  • burial
  • cover-up
  • murder
Q3

How did Radhika get ₹2 crore from Shannon?

Radhika told Tillu that Shannon, the club owner, was involved in illegal business. She then seduced Shannon and managed to steal ₹2 crore from him, which they intended to use to pay off Chandrakant's blackmail demand.

  • radhika
  • shannon
  • 2 crore
  • money
  • theft
  • seduction
Q4

Why did Tillu pretend to lose his memory after being beaten?

Tillu never actually lost his memory. He faked the memory loss as part of a larger plan. While everyone believed he couldn't remember what happened, he was actually gathering evidence and bribing key people to turn the situation in his favor and get Radhika released.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Tillu had shown quick thinking during the burial and blackmail situations, hinting at his manipulative nature.

  • tillu
  • memory loss
  • fake
  • coma
  • plan
  • deception
Q5

What was Tillu's real plan after recovering from the coma?

Tillu's real plan was to get Radhika arrested while appearing helpless, then secretly bribe Chandrakant and Rao's colleague Fish with a video. Later, he bribed music director Raja Ravindra (who had behaved rudely with Radhika) to secure a bail order and release Radhika from prison. He also planned to recover the money.

  • tillu
  • plan
  • bribe
  • raja ravindra
  • radhika
  • prison
  • bail
Q6

How did Tillu get Radhika released from prison?

During the court hearing, it was revealed that Tillu had bribed Chandrakant (the blackmailer) and Fish (Rao's colleague) with a video. A month later, Tillu visited Radhika in prison, explained he never lost his memory, and revealed he had also bribed music director Raja Ravindra to secure a bail order, getting her released.

  • radhika
  • prison
  • bail
  • tillu
  • bribe
  • raja ravindra
  • release
Q7

What happened to the ₹2 crore at the end of the movie?

At the end, Tillu tells Shannon (who demands his money back) that the money is in Paris. The film ends with an open setup, hinting that the story would continue from Paris in a potential sequel.

  • money
  • paris
  • shannon
  • ending
  • sequel
  • 2 crore
Q8

Why did CI Rao try to assault Radhika?

After discovering blood in Radhika's apartment, CI Rao threatened to have her arrested for Rohit's murder. However, he also attempted to assault her. Radhika managed to escape from Rao during the chaos while Tillu and Shannon were being chased.

  • rao
  • radhika
  • assault
  • threat
  • arrest
  • police
Q9

Why did Radhika leave the hotel with the money?

Radhika explained to Tillu that when she tried to give the money to Chandrakant (to pay the blackmail), he also attempted to assault her. Fearing for her safety, she fled the premises with the money instead of paying him.

  • radhika
  • hotel
  • money
  • chandrakant
  • assault
  • escape
Q10

Who was the music director Tillu bribed to get Radhika released?

Tillu bribed Raja Ravindra, the music director who had behaved rudely with Radhika earlier in the movie. This bribe helped Tillu secure a bail order to release Radhika from prison.

  • raja ravindra
  • music director
  • bribe
  • bail
  • radhika
Q11

How did Tillu bribe Chandrakant and Fish?

Tillu used a video (presumably recorded during the burial or other events) to bribe both Chandrakant (the blackmailer) and Fish (Rao's police colleague). This allowed him to manipulate the court case and have Radhika and Rao arrested while appearing innocent himself.

  • tillu
  • bribe
  • chandrakant
  • fish
  • video
  • court
  • arrest
Q12

Why did Radhika pretend not to know Tillu when Rao stopped them?

When CI Rao interrupted Tillu and Radhika, Radhika pretended she didn't know Tillu and asked to be dropped off at her house. This was a tactic to escape the situation and avoid attention from the police officer, as they were involved in the cover-up and theft.

  • radhika
  • tillu
  • rao
  • escape
  • police
  • pretend

Movie threads

More Movies Like DJ Tillu, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes DJ Tillu tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Funny crime capers like DJ Tillu

Misguided characters cause escalating chaos in high-stakes criminal situations. If you liked the chaotic energy and dark humor of DJ Tillu, you'll enjoy these movies. They feature characters in over their heads, accidental crimes spiraling out of control, and a mix of tension and irreverent comedy that makes for anxious yet entertaining viewing.

  • fast-paced
  • cynical
  • anxious
  • unpredictable
  • irreverent
  • suspenseful
  • Tone: tense, cynical, irreverent
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative typically begins with a small mistake or accident that snowballs into a major crime, forcing the protagonist to weave an increasingly complex web of lies and deception. The journey is a frantic race against time, often involving multiple antagonists and unexpected double-crosses, culminating in a clever resolution where the hero outsmarts their pursuers.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped together for their unique blend of crime thriller stakes and comedic sensibilities. They share a fast-paced, unpredictable plot structure and a tone that finds humor in high-anxiety situations, making tense events feel more like an exhilarating, chaotic adventure than a grim ordeal.

Movies about panicked fugitives like DJ Tillu

Characters thrust into danger, forced to lie and run to survive. Fans of DJ Tillu will appreciate these films featuring protagonists wrongly accused or caught in a frame-up. Watch as they navigate a world of deception and danger, using their wits to stay one step ahead of their pursuers in these tense, fast-paced thrillers and comedies.

  • tense
  • anxious
  • suspenseful
  • unpredictable
  • paranoid
  • fast-paced
  • Tone: tense, anxious, suspenseful
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows a character whose life is upended by a single event, launching them into a fugitive state. The plot is a series of close calls and escalating threats, forcing the protagonist to form desperate alliances and hatch risky plans. The emotional core is the protagonist's growing panic and resilience under relentless pressure.

Why they belong together: This thread connects films that capture the specific feeling of being an anxious, unprepared individual thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy or chase. The similarity lies in the shared emotional journey of paranoia, the need for constant deception, and the fast-paced rhythm of evasion and narrow escapes.

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