Allu Sirish's Film Buddy Releases on Netflix

Allu Sirish's Telugu film 'Buddy', which premiered in theaters on August 2, 2024, will be available for streaming on Netflix starting August 30, 2024, in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. The film, directed by Sam Anton and produced by Studio Green Films, follows the story of an air traffic control officer named Pallavi, who, after a severe accident, finds her soul inhabiting a teddy bear to help save her body from being sold. Despite the film's high expectations and significant promotion, it received poor reviews and performed poorly at the box office, prompting its early OTT release. Critics have described 'Buddy' as a directionless comedy-drama, and while Allu Sirish's performance was praised, the film's overall execution has been heavily criticized. The film is an adaptation of the Tamil movie 'Teddy', but Sirish emphasized that the two films differ significantly in terms of story and premise. As 'Buddy' heads to Netflix, it remains uncertain whether it will find a more receptive audience on the streaming platform.