‘Labbar Pandhu’, which has won the hearts of Tamil movie fans, is now coming to Telugu audiences as well. This heartwarming sports drama movie will be streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages on the Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform from October 31, 2024. Starring Harish Kalyan and Attakathi Dinesh in the lead roles, the movie was released in theaters on September 20 and received a tremendous response. Let’s know about this movie that is coming to OTT now!
What is the story?
‘Labbar Pandhu’ means ‘rubber ball’ in Chennai slang. The movie is an interesting story revolving around street cricket. The story of the movie is based on the fierce competition between two gully cricket stars, Anbu (Harish Kalyan) and Gethu (Dinesh), set in a rural setting. The twist in the story is that Anbu falls in love with Gethu's daughter Durga (Sanjana Krishnamurthy). With this, their rivalry does not stop at the cricket ground but reaches a personal level.
Apart from cricket, the film delicately portrays themes like love, humour, caste discrimination, and unity. The emotional scenes, witty dialogues, and social message in the story make the audience think.
Cast and Technical Features
Though Tamilarasan Pachamuthu's 'Labbar Pandhu' is his first film, he has done an excellent job as a director. Along with Harish Kalyan and Dinesh, actors like Swasika, Sanjana Krishnamurthy, Kali Venkat, and Devadarshini have impressed in key roles. Sean Roldan's music is a strong attraction for the film. Dinesh Purushothaman's cinematography beautifully depicts the rural setting, while Madan Ganesh's editing moves the story forward smoothly.
Produced by S. Laxman Kumar and A. Venkatesh under the banner of Prince Pictures, the film has excellent production values despite being made on a low budget.
How is the theatrical success?
‘Labbar Pandhu’, which released in theaters on September 20, 2024, has collected over Rs. 41 crore, competing with big films like Rajinikanth’s ‘Vettaiyan’ and Karthi’s ‘Meyyazhagan’. The film was widely praised by critics. The Times of India called the film “the most impressive entertainer of the year”. Some references to late actor Vijayakanth in the film made fans emotional.
Why was the OTT release delayed?
The film, which was initially scheduled to release on OTT on October 18, was postponed to October 31 due to its excellent reception in theaters. Also, the ongoing merger process between Disney+ Hotstar and Jio Cinema is also being cited as a reason for this delay. Now, this Diwali season, ‘Labbar Pandhu’ is ready for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, available to everyone with English subtitles.
Why should you watch this movie?
‘Labbar Pandhu’ is not just a cricket movie, it also explores love, friendship, and social issues. This story, which touches on caste discrimination and talks about the importance of unity, will make everyone think. The acting of Harish Kalyan and Dinesh, the music of Sean Roldan, and the cinematography that beautifully depicts the rural setting make this movie stand out. This movie, which can be watched with the family, offers humor, emotion, and inspiration.
How to watch it?
It’s easy to watch ‘Lubber Pandhu’ on Disney+ Hotstar:
- Log in to the Disney+ Hotstar app or website or create a new account.
- Type “Lubber Pandhu” in the search bar.
- Click on the movie thumbnail and select the Telugu language.
- Press the play button and enjoy the movie!
If you want to watch it offline, you can download the movie in the app.
In conclusion…
‘Lubber Pandhu’ is a feel-good sports drama that beautifully tells the story of love, competition, and social messages based on cricket. This Diwali season, you must watch this movie, which will be streaming in Telugu on Disney+ Hotstar from October 31. ‘Lubber Pandhu’ is a great entertainer to laugh, think, and get inspired with the family!