From Mad to Mad Square: The Gang Returns with More Fun!

suresh kavirayani

The college backdrop film Mad, released in October 2023, became a huge hit. Now, its sequel, Mad Square, is hitting the screens this Friday, March 21. “The first one was set in a college backdrop, and now, in Mad Square, we’ve moved beyond college and attended Laddu’s wedding. That’s where the entertainment begins, and it’s unstoppable,” said the Mad gang, consisting of Narne Nithin, Sangeeth Sobhan and Ram Nithin.
“When we complete Mad film, we all got emotional because we had become such good friends. It was like how emotions run high when a four-year college journey ends. Similarly, when the shooting of Mad finished, we felt the same emotions. But after 15 days of its release, we got the news of the sequel and we were really happy,” said the gang.
They added that when they started Mad, their confidence levels were low. “We were all new, without any established name, and we wondered if audiences would actually come to theaters to watch us. But after the film became a huge hit, we worked on this sequel with a much higher confidence level,” said Ram Nithin. “We focused on delivering more entertainment in this sequel, and though we didn’t do any special homework, we worked hard to keep the fun flowing,” said Sangeeth Sobhan.
They emphasized that they aren’t feeling pressure to deliver another hit. “We are still upcoming actors, and we did this project out of friendship and without pressure. The entertainment quotient is higher in this sequel, and we hope everyone enjoys it,” said the gang. While Narne Nithin and Sangeeth Sobhan have some film background, Ram Nithin is completely new to the industry. When asked if the three of them would act together in films produced by other production houses, Ram Nithin said, “This film is special to us and we believe it works best in this context.” Sangeeth Sobhan added, “I haven’t really thought about that idea.”
Regarding the film’s hero, they said, “In this film, the true hero is the story and the entertainment. If you ask who the hero of the film is, it’s definitely the fun and the narrative.” They also mentioned that in the first film, Narne Nithin’s role as Ashok was serious and Ram Nithin’s character, Manoj, was romantic, but in the sequel, both of them shift to comedy.
“This sequel is made purely for entertainment. For films like Baahubali or RRR, one expects a deep story, but Mad Square is a complete laugh riot where you don’t expect a big storyline,” said Narne Nithin. He also mentioned that their love interests, which carried over from the first film, will continue in the sequel but won’t appear on screen.
As for their remuneration, “Yes, as we joked in the trailer, it’s Rs 116 each,” they said with a laugh. They also added, “If the franchise continues, it would be great, but not immediately. If another sequel happens in the future, it could be a good thing.”
On a personal note, Narne Nithin, who is the brother-in-law of top actor NTR, shared that NTR has always been supportive and gives valuable advice. “From the beginning of my career, he has been guiding me and I plan to continue taking his advice in the future,” Narne Nithin said.