Movie Name: Thammudu
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Nithin, Swasika Vijay, Saptami Gowda, Varsha Boolamma, Laya
Director: Venu Sriram
Produced By: Raju – Sirish
Release Date: 27th June 2025
Nithiin returns to the big screen with “Thammudu”, an emotional action drama that shows the deep bond between a brother and sister. Directed by Venu Sriram, known for Vakeel Saab, the film, with a low buzz, has hit theatres today.
The film’s producer, Dil Raju, has shown a lot of confidence during the film’s promotions and stated that it will provide a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience for audiences. Let us find out whether the film lives up to his hype or not.
Story:
Thammudu basically revolves around Jay (Nithiin) and his journey to find his sister (Laya). It dives into why he feels the need to reach out, what pushes him forward, and how he pulls her out of a life-or-death scenario. The film centers on their emotional reunion.
Performances:
Nithiin takes on the major role, and while it seems unique at first glance, it fits into the usual vibe and does not leave a lasting impression. Laya’s character is important in the movie, but there is not much for her to do.
Varsha Bollamma has a good chunk of screen time and delivers. Sapthami Gouda performs adequately as the female lead, and Swasika is decent. Srikanth Iyyengar and Hari Teja effectively fulfill their supporting roles.
Saurabh Sachdeva excels as the villain. His character offers a fresh perspective, setting him apart from standard villains, and his solid acting leaves a good impression.
Analysis:
Sriram Venu directs Thammudu. It opens strongly, featuring an engaging villain that captures interest. He effectively shows his strengths and weaknesses.
The hero gets a usual setup, but his issues with his sister are definitely worth watching. The film leans heavily on emotion and action from that point to the interval. While the emotion stays at the surface, the action also does not get the desired result, though the surrounding ideas are fresh.
Moments that matter, such as the hero’s initial encounter with his sister and what makes them stick together, seem pretty outdated and lackluster, leading to a weak emotional response.
Sapthami Gouda’s character Ratna, who helps the hero using a radio kind of system, seems unconvincing. Once the interval episode shows up, you certainly feel drained, but there is still hope for a more enjoyable time after that.
Most of the second half takes place in just one night.The setup here is cool, but it lacks the expected excitement or thrill. Despite the characters being in danger, the audience is not bothered about it. Even the climax episode is dragged with a repetitive action sequence
Positives:
- Initial Scenes
- Few Action Sequences (Idea Wise)
- Ajaneesh Loknath’s BGM
Negatives:
- Uninteresting and Tiresome Narration
- Outdated Scenes
- No Highs/Emotions Whatsoever
- Repetitive Action Episodes
Thammudu Movie Review and Verdict
Sriram Venu’s Thammudu sets out to deliver an emotional action adventure, but it misses the boat on both counts. Aside from a handful of moments, the performances, and proceedings do not establish a memorable effect.