Atkana Harish Kalyan and Dinesh starrer Lubber Pandhu is a Tamil sports drama released in theaters on September 20, 2024. Written and directed by debutant Tamizarasan Pachamuthu, the film is doing exceptionally well at the Tamil Nadu box office.
After its release, Lubber Pandhu collected around Rs. 22 crore, which is impressive considering its modest budget. Even more remarkable is that it achieved this success despite playing in fewer theaters than its competitors.
Lubber Pandhu: Brief Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tamizharasan Pachamuthu |
| Written by | Tamizharasan Pachamuthu |
| Produced by | S Lakshman Kumar, A. Venkatesh |
| Starring | Harish Kalyan, Gethu Dinesh, Swasika, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy |
| Cinematography | Dinesh Purushothaman |
| Edited by | Madan Ganesh |
| Music by | Sean Roldan |
| Production company | Prince Pictures |
| Release date | 20 September 2024 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Box office | ₹42.50 crore |
Lubber Pandhu: Starring Cast & Crew
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Kathadi, Anbu’s friend | Bala Saravanan |
| Yasodhai | Swasika |
| Anbu (Teenager) | Parvez Musharaf |
| Karuppaiya | Kaali Venkat |
| Anbu | Harish Kalyan |
| Poomalai aka Gethu | Attakathi Dinesh |
| Venkatesh, Karuppaiya’s brother | TSK |
| Sathya, Durga’s sister-in-law | Mounica Senthilkumar |
| Anbu’s mother | Devadarshini |
| Poomalai’s mother | Geetha Kailasam |
| Durga | Sanjana Krishnamoorthy |
| Yasodhai’s mother | Karnan Janaki |
| Kozhandhai, Poomalai’s friend | Jenson Dhivakar |
| Bad Boys Team Captain & Wicketkeeper | Pradeep Durairaj |
| Cricket Commentator | Adithya Kathir |
| Cricket Commentator | Poobalam Pragatheeswaran |
| Teenager Kathadi | Vishwa Mithran |
| VJ Tara as herself | VJ Tara |
| Veeramani Ganesan | Veeramani Ganesan |
| Sarath | Sarath |
| AV Deva | AV Deva |
| Nivashini P.U | Nivashini P.U |
| N.K Vengataseshan | N.K Vengataseshan |
Worldwide Box Office Collection
| Day | Day-wise Collection (Crore) | India Net Collection (Crore) | Gross Collection (Crore) | Budget (Crore) | ROI (Crore) | ROI Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Day | 0.04 | 36.78 | 43.40 | 5 | 31.78 | 635 |
| 31st Day | 0.34 | – | – | – | – | – |
Lubber Pandhu: The All Round Excellence of Lubber Pandhu Takes Your Breath Away
Lubber Pandhu may have been created as a form of entertainment to appeal to everyone, but its insight into everyday life is surprisingly sharp. Take a look at how director Tamizharasan builds tension with a simple scene where Anbu and his friend gossip about Gethu, unaware that he is nearby. Tension rises and Gethu calls Anbu “Chinna Paya”. In this clash of egos, the film shows that even a passing word like an innocent greeting can spark conflict. That’s why a simple ‘Hello’ from Anbu affects Gethu just as much.
Throughout the film, caste oppression is a recurring theme, even if it appears in different forms. From the beginning, Ambu’s identity is fixed, and in the end, it is his sacrifice (which reminds me of reservation policies) that leads to positive change. Occasionally, Tamiseran highlights the Ambedkar Memorial building. The film also points out that Anbu is an ‘anti-player’, rejected by society and forced to perform for people he doesn’t care about. However, the film is careful not to make this issue the main focus, avoiding the portrayal of Anbu as an activist.
It aims to deliver its message gently without offending or alienating anyone. So cricketer Venkatesh, perhaps seen as the villain, gets away with a friendly handshake. Director Tamizaran suggests that sometimes, for deep-rooted problems, the solutions don’t have to be complicated. Often, a kind person needs to put aside his ego and say “I’m sorry.” Sometimes, a healthy society relies only on Ambu to remove Gethu.
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— Tamizharasan Pachamuthu (@tamizh018) September 20, 2024
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Released on 20 September, Lubber Pandhu has received rave reviews for its acting, intriguing story and emotional impact, resonating well with both critics and audiences. You can now watch the movie on Disney+ Hotstar.
Lubber Pandhu has collected 40 crore rupees at the box office. Starring Harish Kalyan and Dinesh, the film has become one of the top Tamil films of 2024. In its first month, it collected Rs. 40 crore and is delaying its OTT release to boost earnings.
