Nithiin’s got something big cooking with his next Telugu movie Thammudu, and the trailer that dropped today, June 11, 2025, has me totally hooked! Directed by Sriram Venu and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, this film’s set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025. They moved it from the original July 4 date to steer clear of Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom, and I think that’s a smart play to give Thammudu some breathing room.
The trailer dives straight into the story, and wow, it’s got heart! Nithiin plays a younger brother, while Laya is his older sister, and there’s some serious tension between them. You can feel the hurt when you hear lines like “You’ll never be called a brother by her”—it’s all tied to a promise she made, and I’m already curious to see how that unfolds. Then the trailer takes us to this remote village, Ambraragodugu, where things get intense. Nithiin’s character jumps into some hardcore action scenes, and the visuals—shot by KV Guhan—are just gorgeous. The tribal setting feels so fresh for a film like this, with lush forests and gritty fights that apparently involved 70 stuntmen, according to Gulte. Ajaneesh Loknath, the guy behind Kantara’s music, brings a background score that gives me chills—it’s that good!
I love how the Thammudu team went straight for the trailer instead of teasing us with songs or a teaser first. It’s a bold move that really sets the tone and gets you excited for what’s coming. Nithiin’s joined by Sapthami Gowda as the female lead—she’s got that Kantara fame going for her—and Laya, who looks like she’s bringing a lot of depth to her role. The trailer’s got this perfect mix of heavy emotions and big action, with dialogues that hit hard and scenes that pop.
For Nithiin, this feels like a big deal. He’s had a rough patch since the pandemic, with a few films that didn’t quite land with audiences. But teaming up with Sriram Venu, who’s given us hits like MCA and Vakeel Saab, might just be what he needs to bounce back. The trailer makes Thammudu look like it’s got a lot of heart, especially with the brother-sister angle, and the tribal vibe adds a cool twist to the usual commercial drama.
I’m wondering, though—can the movie keep up with what the trailer’s promising? It looks amazing, with all the emotion and action packed into the second half, but Nithiin’s films in the past have sometimes played it too safe with the same old formulas. Thammudu needs to balance the family drama and the action just right to really win everyone over. The new release date on July 25 gives it a nice window, especially since big June releases like Thug Life and Kubera will be out of the way by then. Still, it’s gotta deliver on the hype.
Right now, I’m just excited to see more! The Thammudu trailer has me rooting for Nithiin to make a strong comeback, and it looks like he’s ready to give it his all. We’ll find out next month if this brother-sister story can hit us in the feels and get us cheering with its action. For now, I’m marking my calendar—this one’s gonna be worth the wait!