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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Thammudu OTT Release: When and where to watch Nithiin starrer action drama online
Nithiin starrer Thammudu released in theaters on July 4, 2025. The action drama film is now all set to make its debut online after becoming a box office debacle with mixed-to-negative reviews. When and where to watch Thammudu Thammudu is slated to begin streaming on the OTT platform, Netflix, from August 1, 2025. The official confirmation about the film's digital streaming was made by the platform through a post on their social media handle. Sharing the post, the handle Netflix India South said, 'Thana lakshyanni, akkani thirigi thevadaniki ee thammudu is on a mission! Watch Thammudu on Netflix, out 1 August in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.' Here's the official post for Thammudu: Official trailer and plot of Thammudu Thammudu is an action drama film following the life of Jai, a skilled archer who is in search of his sister Jhansi, who got separated from him as a child. As years progress, Jhansi has become a government officer with ideals, leading a happy life with her family. However, being a woman of principles, Jhansi refuses to sign a report that contains false details related to a chemical factory explosion in Vizag, making her and her family face the wrath of a corrupt industrialist. As all seems to end, Jai reunites with Jhansi, deciding to save her. How he takes on the responsibility of protecting her and her family, using archery skills, forms the rest of the story. Cast and crew of Thammudu Thammudu features Nithiin in the lead role with actress Laya making a return to Telugu cinema after making a cameo appearance in Amar Akbar Anthony (2018). Apart from the leading actors, the movie features an ensemble cast of actors like Kantara fame Sapthami Gowda, Varsha Bollamma, Saurabh Sachdeva, Hari Teja, Swasika, Temper Vamsi, Chammak Chandra, and many more in key roles. Thammudu is written and directed by Venu Sriram, marking his first collaboration with Nithiin. The film was musically crafted by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Moreover, cinematographers like KV Guhan, Sameer Reddy, and Satyajit Pande (Setu) handled the visuals of the film. Prawin Pudi edited the cinematic venture.
India Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Thammudu review: Wild ambitions but tamed execution in Nithiin's survival thriller
A one-night survival thriller set against a lush forest backdrop, 'Thammudu' taps into the genre popularised by director Lokesh Kanagaraj with films like 'Kaithi' and 'Maanagaram'. It wants to belong to that space, a commercial action drama packed with urgency, emotion, and atmosphere. On paper, it checks the boxes. The scale is visible, the world is immersive, and the characters are all there. But somewhere between the setup and the payoff, 'Thammudu' slowly detaches itself from the emotional thread it promises to hold on to, turning into a stretched-out series of fight scenes with the core emotions buried deep under the same after the failure of 'Game Changer' and the surprise success of 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam', producer Dil Raju backs Nithiin in an experimental shift from his usual space. That effort is visible. The film opens with a promising setup: a tragic factory blast in Vizag, an upright IAS officer Jhansi (Laya) who refuses to bow down to pressure, and a looming threat from the villain Azarwal (Saurabh Sachdeva). A trip to Ambaragodugu for the Pagadalamma Thalli Jathara takes Jhansi into the wild, where danger unfolds Jai (Nithiin), an archer with a mysterious past and connection who becomes the shield and protects Jhansi and her family. The stakes are clear, the location is alive, and the story appears set for a high-stakes survival tale. But that spark doesn't last. Visually, 'Thammudu' shines in its natural terrain. The forest landscapes, the raw setting, and the grounded textures feel immersive, but only when the film sticks to its real-world locations. The CG-heavy portions never blend in, weakening the authenticity the story tries to build. The action choreography in the first half adds some momentum, but that energy keeps dipping as the film progresses. And emotionally, there's barely anything to hold on to. What could've been a tight, character-driven story begins to wander. New subplots are introduced randomly, some even right before the climax, while some scenes are stretched far beyond their emotional value. There's a point where Jai tells his niece to keep his identity a secret, only for her to spill it a few scenes later. Then we get an apology scene that barely registers. These scenes exist to add emotional colour, but they're not earned. The beats don't film, losing its core and venturing into random action scenes, becomes its biggest issue. It feels like you're constantly watching a climax. One big fight leads into another, and then another. You reach the forest fight sequence and expect it to be the end. But no, there's still ten more minutes in the city with Azarwal. Structurally, it drags. Emotionally, it stays the performances, Varsha Bollamma emerges with the most layered arc. As Chitra, she is more than just a love interest, she plays a friend who adds warmth, presence, and relevance to Jai's journey. Swasika, too, brings spark as Guthi, a character driven by survival and money and the character stays grounded in personality, not trying to shift the arc. Her face-off with Chitra is one of the film's few high despite a composed and dignified performance, is written as a one-note figure, introduced as powerful, but left with very little agency. Sapthami Gowda is competent, but her role feels like an extension of what we saw in 'Kantara'. There's no reinvention. Nithiin himself tries to anchor the film with restraint, but his character's emotional graph is unclear from the start. Why does he remember his sister only after an accident? If tracing her was so easy, why didn't he do it all these years? These kind of questions make the character's decisions convenient ane emotionally the villain, Azarwal, feels out of place. His quirks are interesting, but his arc is poorly developed. There's a sense that the writing wants to say something deeper, about familial wounds, suppressed memory, power, but none of it takes proper shape. Moments that should carry weight are delivered with so little emotional preparation that they pass by unnoticed. At times, a simple generic moment is overblown. At others, a mass moment is undercut by flat Loknath's background score doesn't do much to elevate the film. The cinematography, credited to KV Guhan, Sameer Reddy, and Setu, works best when it stays grounded in natural light and textures. The CG portions and set-heavy sequences break the rhythm. Prawin Pudi's editing leaves several scenes overlong, particularly in the second half.'Thammudu' isn't short on ambition, it clearly wants to break away from the formula. But in its attempt to deliver a layered action drama, it forgets to build the layers. It plays out like a walk through a wild forest, but instead of feeling the danger and urgency of nature, you feel like you're in a stylised zoo. You're watching the action, but never feeling the stakes.- Ends2 out of 5 stars for 'Thammudu'.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Police deny permission to see Maoist Aruna's mortal remains,' says her sister Jhansi
Raavi Jhansi, sister of Maoist leader Raavi Venkata Chaitanya alias Aruna who was killed in an alleged exchange of fire with greyhounds force in Maredumilli forest on June 18, 2025, has alleged on Thursday (June 19, 2025) that the police did not communicate with her family about the death of her sister and denied her the permission to have a look at the mortal remains. Native of Pendurthi in Visakhapatnam district, Aruna is the south zonal committee member of the banned CPI (Maoist) and wife of central committee member Chalapathi, who was recently killed in an exchange of fire in Chhattisgarh. On June 18, 2025, three Maoists, Aruna, central committee member of banned CPI (Maoist) Gajarla Ravi alias Uday and party member Anju, have been killed in an alleged exchange of fire along the Pamuleru stream near Akooru village in Maredumilli forest cover in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Speaking to newspersons in Rampachodavaram on Thursday (June 19, 2025), Ms. Jhansi has alleged: 'We have arrived at Rampachodavaram Area Hospital to see our sister Aruna. We have not been allowed to see her mortal remains till 11 a.m. None of the police official responded to our appeal to allow us to see our sister. The police also did not officially communicate to us about the death of Aruna. We rushed to the hospital after learning about the alleged exchange of fire through media reports.' Speaking to The Hindu over the phone, Ms. Jhansi has said: 'We have rushed to the hospital at 5 a. m. and police did not allow us to see the mortal remains of our sister to confirm her identity.' Post-mortem: 'The mortal remains of three Maoists killed in the exchange of fire have been brought to Rampachodavaram Area Hospital for post-mortem,' said Alluri Sitharama Raju District Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Fear of floods haunts Bengaluru slums as monsoon nears
BENGALURU: As monsoon clouds gather over Bengaluru, thousands of slum dwellers in the city live in fear of flooding. Many residents, especially those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas like Bakshi Garden off Goodshed Road, Narasimahaiah Colony near Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Stand, and Vinobha Nagar - all slums built over storm water drains - fear that rainwater will gush into their homes and damage their belongings, besides bringing health issues. The Slum Mahila Sanghatane has raised alarm over poor preparedness in these vulnerable settlements. The organisation has demanded that the Disaster Management Act be fully implemented, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. They suggested that temporary shelters be set up in government schools and community halls, besides health camps with access to clean water and essential medicines. 'We only receive help from Rotary Club and volunteers. BBMP has done nothing,' said Jhansi, a member of the Sanghatane. One of the main reasons cited for the recurring floods is the failure of the civic body to desilt stormwater drains -- a task supposed to be carried out annually. Responding to the concerns, Karnataka Slum Development Board Commissioner Ashok DR said, 'All engineers have been directed to closely monitor slums that are at risk of flooding, and take preventive action. Although slums do not come directly under our administration, we coordinate with local bodies to ensure timely response.' He added that the Slum Board focuses on providing housing, toilets and drinking water. In an endeavour to provide permanent shelter and relief from rain-related issues to slum dwellers, the Slum Board is constructing houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), he said.
News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Poonam Kaur Seeks Action Against Trivikram Srinivas, Slams Industry Silence
Last Updated: Poonam Kaur accused filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas of wrongdoing and criticised Jhansi for not acting on her complaint. Poonam Kaur has consistently accused filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas of wrongdoing, although she has not provided many details. Recently, she took to Instagram stories to accuse Jhansi of not acting on her complaint against Trivikram. Poonam shared a post on Instagram, criticising Jhansi for her lack of action. 'I have told this earlier and telling this again – I have filed a complaint via email, spoke to Jhansi garu, who suddenly after telling me that we will have meeting has delayed and asked me not to disturb her, people say that I have not named any one, I am clearly saying I have a complaint on Trivikram Srinivas who is protected by political corrie and many people in industry – I will speak to women's group as I have written an email (sic)." Though Poonam did not specify whether her complaint against Trivikram was filed with the Movie Artistes Association (MAA) or the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, she included a screenshot of her communication with Jhansi. In a message dated 18 September 2024, 'Team Jhansi' responded, 'Hi Poonam. We have initiated a process to set up a committee to listen to you. Kindly share all that you want to before that committee. Request you not to share any matter to me before that. We are waiting for a female lawyer to come on board. Appreciate your patience. (sic)" Poonam added, 'Proof of me getting in touch with team – thanks." The specific nature of Poonam's accusations against Trivikram remains unclear as she has not disclosed them publicly. In 2024, when Jani Master faced allegations of raping a minor, Poonam criticised MAA for their inaction, stating, 'Had MAA association taken complaints on Trivikram Srinivas, I and many wouldn't have had the political suffering. I was rather silently ignored. I had given a call and then complained to the heads. I want industry big wigs to question Director Trivikram." Poonam has previously posted vague tweets accusing Trivikram of wrongdoing without providing details. First Published: May 21, 2025, 19:31 IST
