Hi movie lovers, what's up? Have you heard about the new Telugu movie Gandhi Tatha Chettu? This heartwarming drama, which recently hit the theaters, is now making a splash on OTT too, boss! Directed by Padmavati Malladi, Sukumar's daughter Sukriti Veni Bandreddy makes her debut as the heroine in this movie—named Gandhi! The movie, which was released in theaters on January 24, 2025, started with festival premieres in November 2024 and hit OTT in March 2025. What is the release journey of this movie? When and where can we watch it? Randra, let's chat about the movie for a while, is the popcorn ready?
Festival Premieres: Global Buzz in November 2024!
Gandhi Tatha Chettu created a buzz on the international stage even before it hit the theaters! It premiered at the Minsk International Film Festival (Listapod) in November 2024. It also screened at the Jaipur International Film Festival in the same month. At these festivals, the film won everyone's hearts with its Gandhian principles and the story of tree conservation. As @MythriOfficial wrote on X, “#GandhiTathaChettu is turning heads and winning a lot of appreciation for its heartwarming trailer,” creating hype before the trailer release. This festival success brought global buzz to the film and set a bumper opening for the theatrical release!
Theatrical release: Grand entry on January 24, 2025!
Gandhi Tatha Chettu was grandly released in Telugu theaters on January 24, 2025. Produced by Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar, and Sesha Sindhu Rao under the banners of Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings, and Gopi Talkies, this film has impressed the family audience even after Sankranthi. Tickets were sold like hotcakes on BookMyShow in places like Hyderabad, Tamluk, Yola, and Attibele! Sukriti Veni's debut and Sukumar's wife Tabitha Sukumar's presentation have created a lot of curiosity for the film. As one user wrote in BookMyShow reviews, "Simple and subtle, no masala movie, soothing and comforting. Good try to convey old values to the new generation!"
The story of the film is that Ramachandraiah (Ananda Chakrapani), who follows the principles of Gandhi in the village of Adluru, teaches ethics and non-violence to his granddaughter Gandhi (Sukriti Veni). The story is about their struggle to save a tree. With this simple concept, the film has fully connected with the family audience.
Why this release hype?
There are many reasons for the hype surrounding the release dates of Gandhi's Grandfather's Tree:
Sukriti Veni Debut: Tollywood director Sukumar's daughter Sukriti Veni has shown her acting prowess for the first time. Her performance was praised by 123Telugu as a "standout".
Gandhian principles: Themes like non-violence, truth, and environmental protection make the film a perfect choice for family audiences. The Hindu Review praised the direction of Sangeetha Devi Dundu and the performance of the lead cast.
Festival Awards: Winning awards at Minsk and Jaipur festivals has given the film credibility. As CineJosh wrote, "International Awards Winner!"
Sukumar Connection: Sukumar's writings and Tabitha Sukumar's presentation have created a buzz among Tollywood fans. Bonus praise from stars like Nani and Mahesh Babu!
Simple story, big message: the fight to save a tree, and the combo of Gandhian principles make the film unique. IMDb has given it a rating of 8.3/10, and New Indian Express has given it a rating of 3/5.
Conclusion: A family treat!
Gandhi’s Tata Chettu release journey—from November 2024 festivals to January 24, 2025 theatrical release, to March 2025 OTT—is a sure-fire heartwarming experience! Sukriti Veni’s debut, Gandhi’s principles, and the message of tree conservation make the film a must-watch for family audiences. Have you seen the film? Share your feelings about the release buzz in the comments, bro! Let’s continue the movie talk!