Irumudi, which saw a sensational run in theatres, has emerged as the biggest blockbuster of Ravi Teja’s career and the most watched Telugu film of the year. The film arrived on Netflix today at 12 AM, but surprisingly, the response on OTT is coming in mixed.
Some Feel the Film Does Not Match the Hype
A section of the audience feels the film does not carry the kind of potential that led to such huge box office numbers. Many viewers are finding the theme around child harassment uncomfortable and awkward to watch on a streaming platform, where the viewing experience is more personal and close compared to a theatre.
Others Continue to Praise the Film
At the same time, another section of the audience is liking the film a lot, calling it a well written and well directed film. For this group, the same theme that others found difficult is being seen as a bold and honest attempt at serious storytelling.
It is unusual for a film with such a strong theatrical run and box office record to see this kind of divided response right after its OTT debut. The coming days on streaming will show which side of this opinion holds stronger as more viewers watch the film at home.
