Lubber Pandhu on OTT: Netizens term Harish Kalyan-starrer the ‘best Tamil film of the year’, sports drama continues theatrical run
Harish Kalyan and Dinesh's hit film Lubber Pandhu recently began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. The film continues to receive love from OTT and theater audiences even more than a month after its release.
Lubber Pandhu
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
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.”
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.”
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!!”
Despite tough competition from Diwali releases, Lubber Pandhu continues to see footfall in theaters.
The film is currently available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar for Indian audiences and on Simply South for viewers outside India.
Updated: November 01, 2024 05:13 PM IST
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