Thammudu

Such a bad movie. Gosh, I tolerate some crap but this was ultimately unbearable. Overacting, bad cast, exponentially bad graphics, can't express enough how disappointed I was. Can't even put finger on one thing that could lead me to say otherwise, the plot was all over the place, cast and storyline were not coordinated.

Don't waste time on this, I regret wasting my time on it.

Rod Rod Rod Pro Max is a chaotic mess that fails on nearly every level. The plot is incomprehensible, bouncing between bizarre action scenes and cringe-worthy dialogue that feels written by an AI gone rogue. The acting is wooden, with characters showing less emotion than cardboard cutouts. The CGI looks like it was rendered on a calculator, and the sound design is equally atrocious-random explosions, distorted voices, and an overused stock soundtrack. The movie tries to be funny but lands no jokes, making the two-hour runtime feel like a punishment. Even the title is ridiculous. It's hard to believe this ever got greenlit. Avoid this film at all costs unless you're looking for a masterclass in how not to make a movie.

This script is poorly written, and I honestly wonder what convinced the producer to go with such a story. It feels like a disservice to the cinema industry and is quite disappointing overall. Quality storytelling is essential for our industry to thrive, and this kind of work undermines the efforts of talented filmmakers.

Nithiin is the hero of the movie, and he shouldn't accept such a weak script. Choosing this kind of project could seriously damage his career and reputation. Talented actors like him deserve roles that showcase their skills and contribute positively to their legacy. I hope he considers more meaningful scripts in the future to maintain his standing in the industry.

The plot and characters definitely had potential, but sadly, that's where it stops. The story doesn't develop well, and there's no real connection to the conflict-it just feels flat. The screenplay is stuck in the past with outdated style, no proper flow, and a good dose of clichés. At times, it's not just boring-it's mildly annoying. The direction, too, feels like it's from another decade.

Laya and a few of the female actors give solid performances, but the child artist doesn't really land it. Nithin is decent in the action scenes, but when it comes to acting-especially emotional moments-it doesn't quite work. The rest of the male cast is just okay.

Cinematography is fine, nothing special. Music doesn't help much either. Production values are decent, but not enough to save the film.

I rarely walk out of a movie. But with Thammudu (2025), I didn't just walk-I fled.

From the opening frame, the film struggled to establish a coherent tone. What was marketed as an emotional action drama quickly unraveled into a mess of clichés, wafer-thin plotting, and painfully illogical writing. There was no emotional core to anchor the narrative, no character worth investing in, and absolutely no sense of momentum.

By the time the intermission rolled around, I felt like I had been duped. The so-called "emotional connect" between the protagonist and his sister was so poorly written, it felt more like a forced plot device than genuine sibling bonding. Dialogues felt artificial, scenes overstayed their welcome, and the few attempts at tension or drama were either unintentionally funny or just plain confusing.

The film tries to go big-grand visuals, loud score, dramatic pauses-but it's all style and no substance. Watching this was like sitting through a bloated prelude to a story that never started. It looks like the director made the movie using his own sanskrit quote - 'Anugachati Pravaha'

Frankly, they couldn't pay me enough to sit through the rest of it.