Keerthy Suresh’s comedy-drama Raghu Thatha is gearing up for its OTT release on September 13, 2024, after an unfortunate box office run.
Released on Independence Day, August 15, 2024, the film struggled to make an impact despite receiving decent reviews.
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The film practically slipped under the radar, with hardly anyone watching or even talking about it. Its presence was so negligible that many didn’t even know when it arrived in theaters or when it quietly disappeared.
For an actress of Keerthy Suresh’s stature, this kind of reception is particularly disappointing. She finds herself in a tough spot with a film that wasn’t even given the chance to make its mark. It wasn’t that Raghu Thatha was heavily criticized or trolled – it simply didn’t generate even minimum interest.
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This becomes even more surprising considering the film was backed by Hombale Films, the same banner behind mega-hits like KGF and Kantara. The fact that it failed to create any buzz, despite such strong production backing, is unfortunate.
It’s one thing to face harsh criticism or backlash, but when a film is outright ignored, it’s a different kind of failure – one that’s hard to recover from, especially for a talent like Keerthy Suresh.
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Competing against notable releases like Vikram’s Thangalaan and Demonte Colony 2, Raghu Thatha was quickly sidelined.
Directed by Suman Kumar, a renowned screenwriter making his directorial debut, Raghu Thatha now hopes to reach a wider audience through its digital release on Zee5, offering the film a second chance to find success.
