Lubber Pandhu OTT release date announced! Here's when and where to stream Harish Kalyan’s superhit sports drama

After a successful theatrical run, Harish Kalyan and Attakathi Dinesh’s latest sports drama, Lubber Pandhu, is all set for its OTT release. Directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, the film revolves around two village cricketers who lock horns after an ego clash.

Lubber Pandhu to be released on OTT on THIS date

Earlier, the makers had announced the film’s OTT release on Simply South for audiences outside India, which was later delayed. It has now been officially confirmed that the film will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from October 31, 2024. Sharing the announcement, Disney+ Hotstar stated, “Kickstart your Diwali with Lubber Pandhu! Streaming from October 31 on Disney+ Hotstar.”

The film will also be available for streaming on Simply South (outside India) starting October 31, 2024.

Know more about Lubber Pandhu

Lubber Pandhu, directed by debutant Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, centers on the characters played by Harish Kalyan and Attakathi Dinesh, who are skilled local cricketers in their town. However, when an ego clash ensues between them, it leads to chaos and more. In addition to the lead roles, the film features Swasika and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy in female lead roles. Upon its release, the movie received positive reviews and earned over Rs 40 crore at the box office.

In a previous interview, Tamizharasan shared that although the storyline draws inspiration from certain aspects of his own life, the lead characters were influenced by the critically acclaimed 2020 Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum. Directed by the late Sachy, the Malayalam film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon as a retired army havildar and a police officer, respectively, whose intense rivalry leads to escalating conflicts after an ego clash.

How did the audience react?

Upon its initial theatrical release, audiences responded positively to the film and praised it as a well-executed family drama with engaging performances and a solid script selection by Harish Kalyan. Most of the audiences hailed the film's mix of humor, emotions, and clap-worthy moments, and noted that it effectively balanced a cricket-themed story with a strong yet subtle political message. Many highlighted the debutant director's ability to make a good family drama, describing it as a refreshing break from the typical action dramas that are being churned in Tamil cinema.

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