Lubber Pandhu on OTT: Netizens term Harish Kalyan-starrer the ‘best Tamil film of the year’, sports drama continues theatrical run

Harish Kalyan and Attakathi Dinesh’s latest sports drama, Lubber Pandhu, has finally arrived on OTT platforms. Directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, the film has made its way to Disney+ Hotstar and Simply South (outside India). 

Starring Harish Kalyan, Dinesh, Swasika, and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy in leading roles, the film is now gaining widespread popularity following its OTT release. Netizens who watched the film have taken to social media to praise it, calling it one of the best films to emerge from Kollywood in recent times. 

Lubber Pandhu plot

Set around the sport of cricket, the film is centered in a Tamil town where two men compete against each other, after a clash of egos. After its OTT release, audiences have responded positively, applauding it as a well-crafted family drama with captivating performances. Many viewers appreciated the film's mix of humor, emotion, and memorable moments, noting how it blends a cricket-focused storyline with a powerful political message.  

Lubber Pandhu: X reactions

Praising the lead performances, one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Lubber Pandhu 4 ⅕ /5. Film of the year for me. An incredible debut from Tamizharasan Pachamuthu. Perfectly written and cast, and a twist of a climax. After a long time, I ended a film on a happy note.” 

Lubber Pandhu for me the best tamil film in 2024...👌 https://t.co/GZUeSMR4QC

— Jani Siva (@janisiva) October 31, 2024

Not just the male stars; the female leads, Swasika and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy also showcased outstanding performances. A user commented, “These two women steal the show. One is like the ‘Girl Next Door,’ while the other is a realistic character who takes care of the family when the head of the household is absent. Brilliant.” 

#LubberPandhu - தரமான படம் , 👌👌👌👌👌

These two women roles steal the show. One is more like the “Girl Next Door”, and the other is more like a realistic character who takes care of the family when the head of the household is lazily and helplessly absent. Brilliant 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/mxNOleN4kV

— Krrish (@itsme_krrishm) October 31, 2024

Many users praised the director for creating an engaging film that also delivers a meaningful message. A netizen wrote, “Entertainment meets social impact! It’s a perfect fun ride that subtly tackles caste and gender discrimination. Had an absolute blast watching it! Kudos to Tamizharasan Pachamuthu.” 

Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, who also penned the dialogues, received a huge thumbs up from audiences for his nuanced writing. One fan tweeted, “Dialogues in #LubberPandhu 🔥🔥🔥 Straight to the point. Bulls-eye. Bravo!!” 

Lubber Pandhu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

Film of the year for me. An incredible debut from Tamizharasan Pachamuthu. Perfectly written and cast, and a twist of a climax. After a long long time, I ended a film happy. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/2Yh5OyJhjh

— King of Coffee ☕️ (Hurry Up Tomorrow Era) (@DaybreakReborn) October 31, 2024

I can watch this all the long ! #LubberPandhu pic.twitter.com/bDDd3R19He

— Manoj Kumar R (@ImMKR) November 1, 2024

Generally in any sports drama commentary plays a big role.

In Lubber Pandhu commentary dialogues was well connected with audience. Everything was plus in the movie.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

Cinema peak 💥 https://t.co/aq9UhXh31K

— Vijayagopal Muralidharan (@vijayagopal_) November 1, 2024

 Despite tough competition from Diwali releases, Lubber Pandhu continues to see footfall in theaters. 

After #GOAT, Now #LubberPandhu goes housefull post OTT Release 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GoZQveRFgw

— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) November 1, 2024

The film is currently available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar for Indian audiences and on Simply South for viewers outside India. 

Enjoy 35+ OTTs like ZEE5, LionsgatePlay, Ullu, SunNXT, SonyLIV, Fancode and 250+ Live TV channels at just ₹99