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Lubber Pandhu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTamizharasan Pachamuthu
Written byTamizharasan Pachamuthu
Vijay Prabhakaran
Chella Mamtha
Produced byS Lakshman Kumar
A. Venkatesh
Starring
CinematographyDinesh Purushothaman
Edited byMadan Ganesh
Music bySean Roldan
Production
company
Prince Pictures
Release date
  • 20 September 2024 (2024-09-20)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Lubber Pandhu (/lub.bər-pɑːn.dʊ/ transl. Rubber Ball) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu and produced by Prince Pictures. The film stars Harish Kalyan and Attakathi Dinesh in the lead roles, alongside Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, Swaswika Vijay, Bala Saravanan, Kaali Venkat, Geetha Kailasam, Devadarshini and Jenson Diwakar.

The film was officially announced in March 2023 under the official title, Lubber Pandhu. Principal photography commenced the following month. The film has music composed by Sean Roldan, cinematography handled by Dinesh Purushothaman and editing by Madan Ganesh.[1]

Lubber Pandhu released worldwide on 20 September 2024 in theatres.[2] It received rave reviews from critics and audience.

Cast

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Production

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In early March 2023, Harish Kalyan who was then last seen in the romantic comedy film Oh Manapenne! (2021) announced his next project Lubber Pandhu directed by a debutant director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu who had earlier worked as an assistant director in movies such as Kanaa (2018), Sigai (2019), FIR and Nenjuku Needhi (2022).[1] The film would also feature Attakathi Dinesh along with Sanjana known for the crime thriller series Vadhandhi (2022) and Swaswika Vijay in the lead roles.[4][5]

Principal photography began in mid April 2023.[6] On 7 July 2023 the makers announced that the dubbing process has begun.[7][8]

Music

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Lubber Pandhu
Soundtrack album by
Sean Roldan
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
ProducerSean Roldan
Sean Roldan chronology
Raghu Thatha
(2024) 		Lubber Pandhu
(2024) 		Mannangatti Since 1960
(TBA)
Singles from Lubber Pandhu
  1. "Chillanjirukkiye"
    Released: 10 November 2023
  2. "Aasa Orave"
    Released: 22 February 2024
  3. "Damma Goli"
    Released: 10 September 2024

The soundtrack was composed by Sean Roldan. All the songs were penned by Mohan Rajan. The first single "Chillanjirukkiye" was released on 10 November 2023, and had vocals performed by Pradeep Kumar and Sivaangi.[9][10] The second single "Aasa Orave" was released on 22 February 2024, which had vocals performed by the composer himself.[11] The third single "Damma Goli" was released on 10 September 2024.[12]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Singer(s)Length
1."Chillanjirukkiye"Mohan RajanPradeep Kumar, Sivaangi4:02
2."Aasa Orave"Mohan RajanSean Roldan3:45
3."Damma Goli"Mohan RajanGana Settu2:59

Release

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Theatrical

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Lubber Pandhu is released theatrically on 20 September 2024.[2][13]

Reception

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The film received critical acclaim from critics and audience.

M. Suganth of The Times of India rated the film four out of five stars, praised the writing, cinematography, and performances of the lead cast, and called the film "The year's most wholesome entertainer".[14] Anusha Sundar of OTTplay gave it four out of five stars and opined that "Lubber Pandhu is a superbly crafted sports drama that cleverly entwines family drama to sportsmanship."[15]

Avinash Ramachandran of Indian Express wrote that "Efficient writing and convincing performances makes Lubber Pandhu a truly terrific issue-based film that ensures bitter pills are swallowed, but not before a dollop of honey is given on the side".[16] Gopinath Rajendran of The Hindu wrote, "Lubber Pandhu is a breath of fresh air and a refreshing addition to the ever-growing list of films on cricket; so much so that we can call it a whole new ballgame."[17]

Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 rated the film four out of five stars and opined that "Lubber Pandhu leaves you with a fulfilled heart and a well-fed mind that comes after watching a brilliant cricket match, where both teams gave it their all. It is hard to define sportsmanship in absolute terms, but seeing Lubber Pandhu one can get it."[18] Sudhir Srinivasan of The New Indian Express wrote that "It has the soul of a sports film and the mind of a well-crafted drama. It approaches these cricket portions like it were a romance."[19]

Sruthi Ganapathy Raman of The News Minute wrote that "Lubber Pandhu is a film where gully cricket commentary fills the ears, men use the paint on their house to depict team loyalty, and for a change, the bride’s parents assert dominance over the groom’s. It is also a film where cricket isn’t just cricket, but an analogy for something much bigger."[20] Nakkheeran critic stated that "Moreover, this film 'Rubber Bandhu' has been a pleasant surprise success for the viewers as it gives us a feeling similar to what we felt while watching the movie Chennai 28 and the extent to which it gave us an impact."[21] karthi Kg of Puthiya Thalaimurai rated four out of five star and wrote that "This rubber ball is a good sports movie to watch with family."[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sundar, Anusha (3 March 2023). "Harish Kalyan and Attakathi Dinesh to star in Lubber Pandhu". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Harish Kalyan's Lubber Pandhu gets a release date". Cinema Express. 28 August 2024. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Harish Kalyan plays Anbu in Lubber Pandhu's first glimpse". 29 June 2024. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Harish Kalyan & Sanjana pair up in 'Lubber Pandhu'". Times of India. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Harish Kalyan's Lubber Pandhu goes on floors". Cinema Express. 20 April 2023. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Harish Kalyan & Attakathi Dinesh's 'Lubber Pandhu' shooting begins today". Times of India. 20 April 2023. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Dubbing begins for Lubber Pandhu". Cinema Express. 7 July 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Sanjana begins dubbing for Harish Kalyan's 'Lubber Pandhu'". Times of India. 8 July 2023. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Lubber Pandhu Song - Chillanjirukkiye (Lyrical)". 10 November 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Chillanjirukkiye song from Lubber Pandhu out". Cinema Express. 10 November 2023. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  11. ^ "'Aasa Orave' song from Lubber Pandhu out". Cinema Express. 22 February 2024. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  12. ^ "'Damma Goli' from Harish Kalyan's Lubber Pandhu out". Cinema Express. 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Harish Kalyan's 'Lubber Pandhu' to release on September". Times of India. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Lubber Pandhu Movie Review: The year's most wholesome entertainer". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 20 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Lubber Pandhu Movie Review: Harish Kalyan's sports-family drama hits it out of the park, delivers six after six through powerful dialogues". www.ottplay.com. 20 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Lubber Pandhu Movie Review: Sports, spice, and everything nice perfectly come together in this riveting family drama". The Indian Express. 20 September 2024.
  17. ^ Rajendran, Gopinath (20 September 2024). "'Lubber Pandhu' movie review: Harish Kalyan, Attakathi Dinesh hit it out of the park with this wholesome entertainer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  18. ^ "Lubber Pandhu Movie Review: A Captivating Drama That Celebrates Both Cinema And Sports". News18. 20 September 2024. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  19. ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (11 September 2024). "'Lubber Pandhu' movie review: This sports-drama bowls you over with all-round excellence". The New Indian Express.
  20. ^ Raman, Sruthi Ganapathy (6 September 2024). "Lubber Pandhu review: A nuanced drama unfolding on the canvas of a sports film". The News Minute.
  21. ^ "சிக்ஸருக்கு பறந்ததா? - 'லப்பர் பந்து' விமர்சனம்". nakkheeran. 20 September 2024. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  22. ^ Kg, karthi (19 September 2024). "Lubber pandhu Review | காதல்... கிரிக்கெட்... எத்தனை மாசம் ஆச்சு தமிழ்ல இப்படி ஒன்னு பார்த்து..?". Puthiyathalaimurai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
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