Thudarum follows the story of Shanmugham, a humble taxi driver in the serene hill town of Ranni, who shares a deep bond with his aging Ambassador car. His life takes a drastic turn when his cherished vehicle is mysteriously confiscated by a corrupt police officer, plunging him into a perilous situation that threatens his family and his very existence. The film explores themes of justice, resilience, and the lengths one will go to reclaim what is dear, delivering a gripping narrative packed with tension, emotion, and action.

🎬 Movie Details

• Title: Thudarum
• Director: Tharun Moorthy
• Producer: M. Renjith
• Screenplay: Tharun Moorthy, K. R. Sunil
• Production Company: Rejaputhra Visual Media
• Distributor: Rejaputhra Release, Aashirvad Release
• Runtime: 166 minutes
• Language: Malayalam
• Release Date: April 25, 2025
• OTT Release: May 30, 2025, on JioHotstar (available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi)

🎭 Cast

• Mohanlal as Shanmugham
• Shobana as Shanmugham's wife
• Prakash Varma as the antagonist
• Supporting Cast: Thomas Mathew, Amritha Varshini, Farhaan Faasil, Binu Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Krishna Prabha

🎶 Music

• Composer: Jakes Bejoy
• The soundtrack and background score were widely acclaimed for their emotional depth, released on April 11 and May 7, 2025, respectively.

📈 Box Office & Reception

• Collected ₹114.80 crores across all languages within 25 days.
• Praised for Mohanlal's performance, compelling storytelling, and action sequences.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Malayala Puraskaram 1201 – Best Popular Film, Best Actor (Mohanlal), Best Newcomer (Prakash Varma), Best Editor (Nishadh Yusuf)
• Mazhavil Entertainment Awards – Best Film, Best Director, Entertainer of the Year (Mohanlal), Best Negative Role, Best Stunt Director, Best On-screen Couple, Upcoming Star