Thammudu Movie Review: Nithiin’s Emotional Action Drama Splits Viewers' Opinions
*Thammudu* is an emotional action drama about a brother’s unwavering bond with his sister, receiving mixed reviews for its story and execution.
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Actor Nithiin collaborates on his most recent Telugu film, Thammudu, with director Venu Sriram, who is renowned for Vakeel Saab and MCA-Middle Class Abbayi. With Laya, Varsha Bollamma, Saurabh Sachdeva, Swasika, Hari Teja, Srikanth Iyengar, Temper Vamshi, and Chammak Chandra among its impressive ensemble cast, the film stars Sapthami Gowda as the female lead.
Ajaneesh Loknath composed the music, KV Guhan, Sameer Reddy, and Setu did the cinematography, and Prawin Pudi edited the movie. Because to its emotional trailer and promotional materials, the movie has generated a moderate amount of pre-release excitement.
Summary of the Plot
A brother and sister's close relationship lies at the heart of the heartwarming action drama Thammudu. The story highlights themes of sacrifice, miscommunication, and resiliency as it examines the brother's unshakeable resolve to defend his sister through a number of psychological and physical hardships.
What Viewers Are Expressing
There has been a range of initial responses, with some applauding the emotional themes and aim and others criticising the execution.
Adverse Responses
Venky Reviews gave a critical assessment, describing the film as a "lacklustre action-adventure drama" with clumsy on-screen stunts and little emotional nuance. The review pointed out that, with the exception of one excellent scene in the second half, the movie fell short on most counts.
Evaluation: 1.75 out of 5.
The movie has a "flat screenplay," poor emotional connectivity, and dragging moments, according to another spectator who shared similar opinions. Even though the villain's portrayal and certain technical elements, such as the background music and visual effects, were praised, the general consensus suggested that the movie lacked interest.
"Very decent half-baked movie which tests your patience," one critic said.
"Dil Raju garu, your production house suits small films—this just didn't work," another disgruntled audience member wrote on an online forum.
Mixed to Favourable Responses
Positively, the film received a 3/5 rating from Telugu Cult YT, which praised Nithiin's performance as one of his greatest and described it as a "good emotional ride with solid production values." Positive comments were also made about the music, particularly Ajaneesh's BGM.
A more upbeat opinion was expressed by Mr. Filmologist, another social media reviewer:
Unlike other action dramas, #Thammudu is exciting. The pictures are amazing! An impressive return for Nithiin.
Sharat Chandra noted the team's good technical values and genuine effort, but he remained optimistic for a better second half despite calling the first half below ordinary.
Final Conclusion
The success of Thammudu, which tells a touching tale of sibling love, depends on how emotionally the viewer can relate to the characters. Some viewers criticise its poor narrative and shallow emotional depth, while others consider it as a daring return for Nithiin with striking music and imagery.
If you're a fan of emotional action dramas and can overlook some inconsistencies, Thammudu might be worth a watch. For others, it may feel like a missed opportunity.
