Released in theatres on 4 July, Thammudu is a 2-hour 31-minute Telugu action-thriller directed by Venu Sriram, featuring Nithiin, Saptami Gowda, and Varsha Bollamma in key roles.
While the film didn’t quite light up the box office, it has found a second life on OTT, currently trending one on Netflix India.
The film’s dramatic storyline and relatable emotional arcs have pulled viewers in, even prompting many to connect scenes with their personal experiences.
What’s the plot that moved viewers?
The story revolves around Nithiin and his missing sister. On his friend Chitra’s advice, he sets out on a mission to find her. Eventually, he discovers that she’s now known as Jhansi Kiranmayi, a government officer trying to file a true report on a deadly incident in a factory.
To stop her, the film’s villain sends goons to capture Jhansi until she agrees to sign off on false company documents. Nithiin is faced with two battles: saving his sister and helping her reclaim her real identity.
Was the film a hit or a miss?
At first glance, a miss. Made on a budget of around Rs 75 crore, the film only managed a box office collection of Rs 9.22 crore, making it a commercial failure. With an IMDB rating of 3.8, critics didn’t hold back either.
But things flipped fast on OTT.
What changed after its OTT release?
On 1 August, the film dropped on Netflix and turned into a digital rage overnight. Despite its theatrical fate, the action-packed narrative and emotionally heavy sequences found the right audience online. As of now, Thammudu sits proudly at the top spot on Netflix India’s trending list.