{{Short description|2022 film directed by Khalid Rahman}} {{Use Indian English|date=October 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}} {{Infobox film | name = Thallumaala | image = Thallumaala.jpeg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[Khalid Rahman]] | producer = [[Ashiq Usman]] | writer = [[Muhsin Parari]]<br />[[Ashraf Hamza]] | based_on = | starring = {{plainlist| * [[Tovino Thomas]] * [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] * [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] * [[Shine Tom Chacko]] }} | music = [[Vishnu Vijay]] | cinematography = [[Jimshi Khalid]] | editing = [[Nishadh Yusuf]] | studio = {{plainlist| * [[Ashiq Usman|Ashiq Usman Productions]] * Plan B Motion Pictures }} | distributor = Central Pictures | released = {{Film date|2022|08|12|df=yes}} | runtime = 147 minutes<ref name=BBFC>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/thallumaala-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmda2ntyy|title=Thallumaala|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=13 September 2022|archive-date=13 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913140024/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/thallumaala-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmda2ntyy|url-status=live}}</ref> | country = India | language = Malayalam | budget = | gross = {{INR|50}} crore<ref name="thallumaala-becomes-tovino-thomas-highest-grossing-film-set">{{cite news |title=Thallumaala grossed over 50 crore at box office |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/thallumaala-becomes-tovino-thomas-highest-grossing-film-set-to-cross-rs-50-crore-box-office-barrier/b285519be7575 |website=ottplay.com |date=2022-09-04 |access-date=2024-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Thallumaala grossed 50 crore|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/box-office/thallumaala-box-office-collection-tovino-thomas-starrer-action-entertainer-crosses-rs-40-crores/articleshow/93745314.cms |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2022-08-24 |access-date=2024-04-12}}</ref> }} '''''Thallumaala''''' ({{Translation|Ballad of Brawls}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action comedy thriller film]] directed by [[Khalid Rahman]], produced by [[Ashiq Usman]] and written by [[Muhsin Parari]] and [[Ashraf Hamza]].<ref name=BBFC/> The film stars [[Tovino Thomas]], [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]], [[Shine Tom Chacko]] and [[Chemban Vinod Jose]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Tovino, Kalyani to share screen in 'Thallumaala' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/sep/14/tovino-kalyani-to-share-screen-in-thallumaala-2358258.html |access-date=27 October 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=14 October 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027135828/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/sep/14/tovino-kalyani-to-share-screen-in-thallumaala-2358258.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] commenced in October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Features |first1=CE |title=Khalid Rahman's Thallumaala goes on floors |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2021/oct/13/khalid-rahmans-thallumaala-goes-on-floors-27249.html |access-date=27 October 2021 |publisher=Cinema Express |date=13 October 2021 |archive-date=26 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026153528/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2021/oct/13/khalid-rahmans-thallumaala-goes-on-floors-27249.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The music was composed by [[Vishnu Vijay]], with the editing and cinematography by Nishadh Yusuf and Jimshi Khalid respectively.
''Thallumaala'' was theatrically released on 12 August 2022. It grossed {{INR}}50 crore worldwide, emerging as the highest grosser in Tovino Thomas' career until it was surpassed by his survival thriller [[2018 (film)|''2018'']].<ref name="thallumaala-becomes-tovino-thomas-highest-grossing-film-set"/>
==Plot== Wazim meets his friends - Jamshi, Vikas and Rajesh. The friendship between Jamshi and Wazim happened due to a fight in a mosque after Wazim stepped on Jamshi's shoes. Later, Wazim, Jamshi and Wazim's old friend Sathar leave for a football match, which gets interrupted by a fight between Vikas and Rajesh. Wazim, Jamshi and Sathar join the fight and the friendship circle expands.
Wazim meets Fathima ''Beepaathu'' Beevi, a vlogger, at a theatre owned by his father Abdullah, where they become friends. Beepathu invites Wazim for a shop inauguration, but he is unable to make it due to the fight with Jamshi, Vikas and Rajesh. Later, the friends meet Omega Babu, an arrogant goon, to settle an old score for Jamshi, but they could not make it as Wazim slaps Beepathu's cousin brother Siyad with whom Wazim has another score to settle. Later, Sathar brings Beepathu to Wazim's theatre to watch ''[[Vikram Vedha]]'', but Siyad and his gang intervene, where another fight erupts, leading to the theatre's destruction and Abdullah sending Wazim to [[Dubai]].
Two years later, Wazim returns home and meets Beepathu. The duo fall in love and decide to get married. One day, Wazim's friends get involved in a fight with [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Reji and his gang that leaves Wazim's friends in a state of injury and humiliation. Reji tries to patch up things, but a fight breaks out during Wazim's wedding. The wedding gets called off and Wazim becomes an infamous internet celebrity called ''Manavaalan''. Wazim is sent back to Dubai again.
Six months later, Wazim returns home and learns that Beepathu is getting engaged to another person. Reji meets Wazim to settle the score of the wedding fight. A fight ensues where Reji defeats Wazim. Reji, who is finally at peace, decides to reunite Wazim and Beepathu. They leave for Dubai to meet Beepathu and prevent her engagement. When they arrive at the marriage venue to meet Beepathu, Omega Babu arrives and another fight erupts between Wazim's gang and Omega Babu to settle Jamshi's old score. Beepathu, who witnesses the fight, manages to slip away from the venue. After settling the score, Wazim runs behind Beepathu, lovingly asking her to stop.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| * [[Tovino Thomas]] as Wazim a.k.a ''Manavaalan'' Wazim, a famous [[influencer]] * [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] as Fathima Beevi a.k.a ''Beepaathu'', a [[vlogger]] * [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as [[Sub-inspector|S. I.]] Reji Mathew * [[Lukman Avaran]] as Jamshi * Swathi Das Prabhu as Sathaar * Adhri Joe as Vikas * Austin Dan as Rajesh * [[Binu Pappu]] as Kalapurakkal David * [[Gokulan (actor)|Gokulan]] as Rajan * [[Johny Antony]] as Abdullah, Wazim's father * [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] as Omega Babu * [[Neena Kurup]] as Wazim's mother * [[Assim Jamal]] as Abid, Beepathu's brother * Shafi Kollam as Shafi, Wazim's brother-in-law * Noushad Ali as Siyad, Beepathu's cousin * Bhanumathi Payyannur as Jamshi's mother * James Elia as J. P. Kodoor * Dr. Satheesh Kumar as Cheriyan * Dhaneesh K. Balan as Dhaneesh * Sanu Salim as Biju * Mashar Hamsa as Nahas, Beepathu's cousin * Ann Salim as Beepathu's cousin * Naslin Salim as Beepathu's cousin * Unni Raja as theatre projector operator * V. P. Khalid as Christian Priest * Tia Rohin Sebastian as Sumayya, Wazim's sister * [[Tanvi Ram]] as Tressa, Reji's wife * Assil as Nihal, Wazim's Nephew * Mohammed Eravattoor as theatre watchman * Anand Bal as textile shop manager * Balan Parakkal as building partner * [[Babu Annur]] as building partner * Gulam Ali as building partner * Jaleel as Muslim Priest (Voice by Nasar Karutheni) * [[Salim Kumar]] as singer (cameo) * [[Vishnu Vijay]] (cameo) }}
== Production == {{quote box | align = right | width = 35% | quote = "We haven't made this film from a storyline. We focused on entertainment aspects of cinema like action, music etc., and made a story to fit in these elements properly. For this, We needed a confident director and venturesome producer. There comes Khalid Rahman and Ashiq Usman." | source = — Muhsin Parari.<ref>{{Citation |title=പിരാന്തൻ പൂതിയുള്ള പടമാണ് തല്ലുമാല {{!}}{{!}} Star Jam with Muhsin Parari {{!}}{{!}} RJ Rafi |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPcZGXJPqWc |language=en |access-date=2022-09-11 |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902224256/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPcZGXJPqWc&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
In an interview, [[Muhsin Parari]] stated: "After the [[box-office bomb]] of ''[[KL 10 Patthu]]'', I wanted to make a film that meets what I couldn't pull off in ''KL 10 Patthu''. I signed up with [[Sameer Thahir]] and [[Ashraf Hamza]] for my next directorial. I discussed with Ashraf Hamza that my drive is to make a film in same flavour as of ''KL 10 Patthu'' but one that attract people to theatres. Suddenly the name ''<nowiki/>'thallumaala''' popped up in my brain from nowhere, and we decided to make it as a chain of fights that presented in a musical way."<ref>{{Citation |title=Radio Mango Josh Junction Ft. Muhsin Parari with RJ Manju {{!}} Radio Mango Exclusive |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In5NpPs_-LY |language=en |access-date=2022-09-11 |archive-date=3 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903004149/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In5NpPs_-LY&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref>
''Thallumaala'' was announced in October 2019 with [[Aashiq Abu]] and [[Rima Kallingal]] as the producers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Team |first1=Web |title=ടൊവീനോയും സൗബിനും ഒരുമിച്ച്; മുഹ്സിന് പരാരിയുടെ 'തല്ലുമാല' വരുന്നു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/muhsin-parari-to-direct-film-with-tovino-thomas-and-soubin-shahir-pywnrp |access-date=27 October 2021 |publisher=Asianet News |date=5 October 2019 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027144702/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/muhsin-parari-to-direct-film-with-tovino-thomas-and-soubin-shahir-pywnrp |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sushin Shyam]] would do the music, and [[Tovino Thomas]] and [[Soubin Shahir]] were announced as the lead actors at that time. Later in February 2020, Muhsin Parari announced that he would do the script part only, and Khalid Rahman would be the film director. [[Ashiq Usman]] replaced Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal as the producer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Madhu |first1=Vignesh |title=Thallumaala dropped; Khalid Rahman to helm the film with a new team |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/thallumaala-dropped-khalid-rahman-helm-film-new-team/ |access-date=27 October 2021 |publisher=Onlookers Media |date=10 February 2020 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027135830/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/thallumaala-dropped-khalid-rahman-helm-film-new-team/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Soubin Shahir also dropped out of the project and [[Shine Tom Chacko]] came as the replacement in February 2020. It was reported that [[Rex Vijayan]] and [[Shahabaz Aman]] would join as music directors with Sushin Shyam working only on the background score.<ref name="pooja" /> In February 2021, it has been reported that [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] is cast as the heroine of the film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sidharshan |first1=Sanjith |title=Kalyani Priyadarshan, Tovino in Khalid Rahman's Thallumaala? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kalyani-priyadarshan-tovino-in-khalid-rahmans-thallumaala/articleshow/81240234.cms |access-date=27 October 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=27 February 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027140329/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kalyani-priyadarshan-tovino-in-khalid-rahmans-thallumaala/articleshow/81240234.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Principal photography of the film commenced with a pooja function on 12 October 2021.<ref name="pooja">{{cite news |title=Khalid Rahman's Thallumaala goes on floors |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/oct/12/khalid-rahmans-thallumaala-goes-on-floors-2370466.html |access-date=27 October 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=12 October 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027141431/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/oct/12/khalid-rahmans-thallumaala-goes-on-floors-2370466.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It was confirmed that [[Vishnu Vijay]] will handle music and background score.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/apr/12/tovino-thomas-khalid-rahmans-film-thallumaala-completed-30851.html| title=Tovino Thomas-Khalid Rahman's film Thallumaala completed| website=[[Cinema Express]]| access-date=11 August 2022| archive-date=11 August 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811005629/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/apr/12/tovino-thomas-khalid-rahmans-film-thallumaala-completed-30851.html| url-status=live}}</ref>
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Thallumaala | type = Soundtrack | artist = [[Vishnu Vijay]] | cover = | alt = | released = 16 August 2022 | recorded = 2021–2022 | venue = | studio = 2 Bar Q Studios, Chennai | genre = [[Film soundtrack]] | length = 24:20 | language = [[Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] | label = [[Muzik 247]] | producer = [[Vishnu Vijay]] | prev_title = [[Makal]] | prev_year = 2022 | next_title = [[Sulaikha Manzil]] | next_year = 2023 | misc = {{External media | audio1 =[https://open.spotify.com/album/09coDJ0hDNRUkN3qJnGfIy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack], from [https://open.spotify.com/ Spotify] }} {{Singles | name = Thallumaala | type = studio | single1 = Manasakamil - Manavalan Unleashed <ref name="open.spotify.com">{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1Plf9gQG0ykW4Dzf4wZqw7 | title=Manasakamil - Manavalan Unleashed (From "Thallumaala") | website=[[Spotify]] | access-date=17 January 2023 | archive-date=17 January 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117173506/https://open.spotify.com/album/1Plf9gQG0ykW4Dzf4wZqw7 | url-status=live }}</ref> | single1date = January 10, 2023 }} }}
=== Development ===
{{Quote box | quote = "It is innovation that is the driving force of the movie, not the subject or the story. For me, the rebellion of turning my native dialect, culture and beliefs, which at one time used to be considered 'uncivilised' and made me feel less-than, into the stylish aesthetics of a movie was the challenge I wanted to take on...The fun the word conveys - chain of fights and ''maala paattu'' (Muslim ballads) - inspired me to think about and develop it as a movie, and place it in pop culture with a literary quality. Even when I originally thought about the concept, it came in a musical, poetic package. " | author = [[Muhsin Parari]], on developing of ''Thallumaala'' soundtrack<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/muhsin-parari-north-kerala-dialect-has-swag-now-that-is-the-satisfaction-thallumaala-gives-me/articleshow/93847274.cms | title=Muhsin Parari: North Kerala dialect has swag now. That is the satisfaction Thallumaala gives me - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] | date=29 August 2022 | access-date=5 October 2022 | archive-date=5 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083911/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/muhsin-parari-north-kerala-dialect-has-swag-now-that-is-the-satisfaction-thallumaala-gives-me/articleshow/93847274.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> | source = | align = left | width = 400px }} [[Vishnu Vijay]] got involved in the project while he was working on the 2021 film ''[[Bheemante Vazhi]]'', directed by [[Ashraf Hamza]], who co-wrote the screenplay of ''Thallumaala'' with Muhsin Parari. ''Bheemante Vazhi'' also featured songs written by Muhsin Parari. "The two projects went in parallel with same people on board, At a time we had a confusion which film we were working." - said Vishnu Vijay.<ref>{{Cite web |title=തല്ലുമാലപ്പാട്ടാണ് ആദ്യം ചെയ്യുന്നത് | Vishnu Vijay | Thallumaala | The Cue Studio |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hip8R59P9Ok |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083918/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hip8R59P9Ok |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=5 October 2022 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
In an interview with [[94.3 Club FM|Club FM]], Muhsin Parari stated that: "Both me and Vishnu Vijay likes wordplay or pun, we used a lot of puns in the movie. What lacks in ''Thallumaala'' soundtrack is melody, and we used to tell ''melody'' is the only ''<nowiki/>'Adi'<nowiki/>'' ({{Translation|blow}}) missing here. The idea of the track ''<nowiki/>'Ole melody''' ({{Translation|Her melody}}) evolved straight from this thought. Among all those fights he had, the most impactful blow he ever received was her melody. We composed this thought and included some [[Qawwali]] elements to make the song."<ref name="auto3">{{Citation |title=പിരാന്തൻ പൂതിയുള്ള പടമാണ് തല്ലുമാല {{!}}{{!}} Star Jam with Muhsin Parari {{!}}{{!}} RJ Rafi |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPcZGXJPqWc |access-date=2022-09-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902224256/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPcZGXJPqWc&feature=youtu.be |archive-date=2 September 2022 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> In another interview<ref>{{Citation |title=Radio Mango Josh Junction Ft. Muhsin Parari with RJ Manju {{!}} Radio Mango Exclusive |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In5NpPs_-LY |access-date=2022-09-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903004149/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In5NpPs_-LY&feature=youtu.be |archive-date=3 September 2022 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> Muhsin said that the [[music notes]] ''"SaMa GaMa SaMa GaRiMa"'' from the song can also be read literally, which cites a meaning "Equal Dignity, Equal Pride".<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |date=2022-08-02 |title='എല്ലാവര്ക്കും തുല്യ അന്തസ്സും അഭിമാനവും, ഇതാണെൻ്റെ രാഷ്ട്രീയം'; മുഹ്സിന് പരാരി |url=https://www.mediaoneonline.com/entertainment/equal-dignity-and-pride-for-all-this-is-my-politics-muhsin-parari-186491 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083914/https://www.mediaoneonline.com/entertainment/equal-dignity-and-pride-for-all-this-is-my-politics-muhsin-parari-186491 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=www.mediaoneonline.com |language=ml}}</ref> About ''Thallumaala paattu'', Muhsin said: "from the time we conceived the idea of the movie, I was certain about this track. All the lead male characters should be introduced through this one. But I haven't decided to write the song myself as I was supposed to be the director of the movie that time, and I wasn't confident enough to do all the jobs by myself. When [[Khalid Rahman]] replaced me as director, he insisted me to write this song. The name ''"thallumaala"'' comes from the folk term ''"maala"'' ({{Translation|ballad}}). This is a ballad of fights, and I took it literally to write this song."<ref name="auto3" />
In addition to his acting role, [[Tovino Thomas]] sang the track ''"Tupathu",'' an offbeat [[Rap song]] with [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]. The track ''"Kannil Pettole"'' is a peppy number with Arabic and [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] elements. Irfana Hameed, a popular hip hop musician from [[Kodaikanal]], who penned and rapped the English verses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=This hip hop star is the reason why Kannil Pettole from 'Thallumaala' is too groovy |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/08/31/irfana-hameed-thallumaala-kannil-pettolle-song-hit-number.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083920/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/08/31/irfana-hameed-thallumaala-kannil-pettolle-song-hit-number.html |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> ''"Ndakkippattu"'' is a dance number in which the vocal department consists mostly of the actors who appear on the song.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-01 |title=New Song From Tovino Thomas' Thallumaala is Full of Energy and Dance |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/new-song-from-tovino-thomas-thallumaala-is-full-of-energy-and-dance-5667799.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922084729/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/new-song-from-tovino-thomas-thallumaala-is-full-of-energy-and-dance-5667799.html |archive-date=22 September 2022 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> K. D. Vincent<ref>{{Cite web |title=കെ ഡി വിൻസെന്റ് |url=https://m3db.com/k-d-vincent |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://m3db.com/k-d-vincent |archive-date=5 October 2022 |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=M3DB.COM |language=en}}</ref> acted as the music coordinator of the project. Songs and score were recorded at 2 bar Q Studios, Chennai.
=== Soundtrack === The soundtrack accompanied for the film received great attention and has eight songs in number. The [[Malayalam]] lyrics were penned by [[Muhsin Parari]] while the [[English language|English]] rap verses featured in the song ''"Kannil pettole"'' was penned by Irfana Hameed, a popular [[hip-hop]] musician from [[Kodaikanal]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/08/31/irfana-hameed-thallumaala-kannil-pettolle-song-hit-number.html | title=This hip hop star is the reason why Kannil Pettole from 'Thallumaala' is too groovy | access-date=5 October 2022 | archive-date=5 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083920/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/08/31/irfana-hameed-thallumaala-kannil-pettolle-song-hit-number.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Vijay, [[Benny Dayal]], [[Haricharan]], [[Shakthisree Gopalan]], Irfana Hameed, Hrithik Jayakish, Neha Girish, Eshaan Sanil, Thejas Krishna, Shenbagaraj, Santhosh Hariharan, Sreeraj as well as [[Salim Kumar]], [[Tovino Thomas]], Khalid Rahman, [[Binu Pappu]], [[Gokulan (actor)|Gokulan]], Lukman Avaran and Muhsin Parari gave vocals for the tracks featured in the album.
The soundtrack is influenced by traditional [[Muslims|Muslim]] musical styles of [[Malabar District|Northern Kerala]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=Muhsin Parari: North Kerala dialect has swag now. That is the satisfaction Thallumaala gives me - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/muhsin-parari-north-kerala-dialect-has-swag-now-that-is-the-satisfaction-thallumaala-gives-me/articleshow/93847274.cms |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=The Times of India |date=29 August 2022 |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083911/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/muhsin-parari-north-kerala-dialect-has-swag-now-that-is-the-satisfaction-thallumaala-gives-me/articleshow/93847274.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> and consisted of various genres and moods being incorporated. It was released on 16 August 2022 by [[Muzik 247]]. The album also features a promotional song titled ''"Manavalan Thug"'' written and performed by [[Dabzee]] and SA, composed by Dabzee, which was not included in the film but was listed in the original soundtrack album.<ref>[https://www.doolnews.com/write-about-the-manavalan-thug-song-in-thallumaala-634.html Archived copy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083914/https://www.doolnews.com/write-about-the-manavalan-thug-song-in-thallumaala-634.html |date=5 October 2022 }}</ref>
The soundtrack album received mixed-to-positive feedback from music listeners and critics, appreciating Vishnu Vijay for his compositions and Muhsin Parari for the catchy and fresh lyrics.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://pinklungi.com/thallumaala-music-review-breaking-down-the-wackiest-album-of-the-year/ | title=Thallumaala Music Review: Breaking Down the Wackiest Album of the Year! | date=19 August 2022 | access-date=5 October 2022 | archive-date=5 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083921/https://pinklungi.com/thallumaala-music-review-breaking-down-the-wackiest-album-of-the-year/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.musicaloud.com/2022/08/22/thallumaala-music-review-malayalam-soundtrack/ | title=Thallumaala – Music Review (Malayalam Soundtrack) | date=22 August 2022 | access-date=5 October 2022 | archive-date=5 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083920/https://www.musicaloud.com/2022/08/22/thallumaala-music-review-malayalam-soundtrack/ | url-status=live }}</ref> It was positioned No:10 in "Global Debutant" chart on [[Spotify]] over the weekend August 19 to 21, 2022.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=@ddlovato drops #HOLYFVCK and debuts at #1 in the world |url=https://twitter.com/spotifycharts/status/1561821165970128899/photo/1 |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=10 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910034538/https://twitter.com/spotifycharts/status/1561821165970128899 |url-status=live }}</ref>
An additional track titled ''Manasakamil - Manavalan Unleashed'' was released by [[Muzik 247]] on 10 January 2023.<ref name="open.spotify.com"/>
=== Track listing === {{track listing | headline = Thallumaala<ref>{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/album/09coDJ0hDNRUkN3qJnGfIy | title=Thallumaala | website=[[Spotify]] | access-date=5 October 2022 | archive-date=5 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083918/https://open.spotify.com/album/09coDJ0hDNRUkN3qJnGfIy | url-status=live }}</ref> | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Kannil Pettole | length1 = 02:55 | lyrics1 = [[Muhsin Parari]], Irfana Hameed | music1 = [[Vishnu Vijay]] | extra1 = Vishnu Vijay, Irfana Hameed | title2 = Ole Melody | length2 = 04:02 | lyrics2 = Muhsin Parari | music2 = Vishnu Vijay | extra2 = [[Benny Dayal]], [[Haricharan]], [[Salim Kumar]], Vishnu Vijay | title3 = Thallumaala Paattu | length3 = 03:03 | lyrics3 = Muhsin Parari | music3 = Vishnu Vijay/<br />Traditional | extra3 = Hrithik Jayakish, Neha Girish, Eshaan Sanil, Thejas Krishna, Vishnu Vijay | title4 = Ndaakkippaattu | length4 = 02:39 | lyrics4 = Muhsin Parari | music4 = Vishnu Vijay | extra4 = Vishnu Vijay, Muhsin Parari, Shenbagaraj, Santhosh Hariharan, Sreeraj, Swathi Das, Austin Dan, Lukman Avaran, Adri Joe, [[Gokulan (actor)|Gokulan]], [[Binu Pappu]] | title5 = Manavalan Thug | length5 = 03:20 | lyrics5 = [[Dabzee]] & SA | music5 = [[Dabzee]] | extra5 = [[Dabzee]] & SA | title6 = Tupathu | length6 = 03:55 | lyrics6 = Muhsin Parari | music6 = Vishnu Vijay | extra6 = [[Tovino Thomas]], Vishnu Vijay, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]] | title7 = Grudge Song | length7 = 02:39 | lyrics7 = - | music7 = Vishnu Vijay | extra7 = Vishnu Vijay | title8 = Thoottikkanoda Patha | length8 = 01:45 | lyrics8 = Muhsin Parari | music8 = Vishnu Vijay | extra8 = [[Khalid Rahman]], Vishnu Vijay | total_length = 24:20 }} {{track listing | headline = Additional track<ref name="open.spotify.com"/> | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Manasakamil - Manavalan Unleashed | length1 = 06:32 | lyrics1 = Bappu Velliparamba | music1 = [[Vishnu Vijay]] | extra1 = Meera Prakash, Sinduri, Gayathry Rajiv, Vishnu Vijay }}
=== Original soundtrack === An original soundtrack album composed and produced by Vishnu Vijay was released on 4 October 2022.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox album | name = Thallumaala | type = film | artist = [[Vishnu Vijay]] | cover = | border = | alt = | released = 4 October 2022 | recorded = 2022 | venue = | studio = 2 Bar Q Studios, Chennai | genre = [[Film Score]] | length = {{Duration|m=45|s=15}} | language = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] | label = [[Muzik 247]] | producer = Vishnu Vijay | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = | chronology = | misc = {{external media | audio1 = {{YouTube|Ru_3VKJ-Aro|Original Soundtrack}} | audio2 = [https://open.spotify.com/album/184MjLMdPsHGF5E2wKh4xS Original Soundtrack] from [https://open.spotify.com/ Spotify] }} }} {{Track listing | headline = Thallumaala (Original Soundtrack) | title1 = The Sneaker War | length1 = 00:34 | title2 = Ghee Rice Truce | length2 = 00:33 | title3 = Lola Lola Evolution | length3 = 00:38 | title4 = The Thallumaala Junction | length4 = 01:13 | title5 = The Chief Guest Is Here | length5 = 01:52 | title6 = The Round Track Transition | length6 = 02:26 | title7 = Bicycle Riders | length7 = 01:01 | title8 = The Cycle Chase | length8 = 01:22 | title9 = 50 Cent | length9 = 00:41 | lyrics9 = Muhsin Parari | title10 = Target Locked | length10 = 00:17 | lyrics10 = Muhsin Parari | title11 = Paid Partnership | length11 = 00:39 | title12 = Aww Ntedaa!! | length12 = 01:09 | title13 = Enroute Kismat Via Mohabbat | length13 = 01:06 | title14 = Sidratul Muntaha! | length14 = 00:32 | title15 = Don't Touch My Hairstyle | length15 = 01:25 | title16 = Omega Babu Has Arrived! | length16 = 01:04 | title17 = Wrath Of Jemshi | length17 = 02:14 | lyrics17 = Muhsin Parari | title18 = Screen On Fire | length18 = 04:04 | title19 = Kafkaesque | length19 = 00:54 | lyrics19 = Muhsin Parari | title20 = The Call For Duel | length20 = 01:29 | title21 = Man Of The Night | length21 = 01:17 | title22 = The Thallumaala Junction 2 | length22 = 01:19 | title23 = The Post Traumatic Growth | length23 = 02:21 | title24 = Third Rule Of Fight Club | length24 = 00:53 | title25 = Save My Number | length25 = 00:45 | title26 = The Gossip Session | length26 = 01:00 | title27 = Respect Your Parents | length27 = 00:49 | title28 = Equal Pride! Equal Dignity! | length28 = 01:55 | title29 = Fourth Rule Of Fight Club | length29 = 00:54 | title30 = The Vocal War | length30 = 02:28 | title31 = Wedding Bells | length31 = 00:21 | lyrics31 = Muhsin Parari | title32 = Fasten Your Seat Belt | length32 = 02:59 | title33 = Kantoora Gang | length33 = 00:35
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=== Promotional track === {{Infobox song | name = Manavaalan Thug<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWvDaztcjI | title=Manavaalan Thug - Thallumaala Promo Song | Tovino Thomas | Khalid Rahman| Ashiq Usman |Suhail Backer | website=[[YouTube]] | access-date=5 October 2022 | archive-date=5 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWvDaztcjI | url-status=live }}</ref> | type = single | artist = DABZEE | album = Thallumaala (soundtrack) | language = [[Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] | released = 10 August 2022 | studio = Mixlabs Studios, Bangalore | genre = [[Folk music|Folk]], [[Hip-hop]] | length = {{Duration|m=3|s=20}} | label = [[Muzik 247]] | composer = DABZEE | lyricist = DABZEE & SA | producer = MHR | chronology = DABZEE | prev_title = Bharavase | prev_year = 2022 | title = Manavalan Thug | next_title = Vecho Foot | next_year = 2022 | misc = {{External media | audio1 =[https://open.spotify.com/track/5u1cWcqIX6sbKiVJn8PR86 Manavaalan Thug] from [https://open.spotify.com/ Spotify] | audio2 ={{YouTube|_eWvDaztcjI|Manavaalan Thug}} }} }} A promotional song titled ''"Manavaalan Thug"'' composed by [[Dabzee]], written and performed by Dabzee & SA, members of Malayalam [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] band 'Manushyar', was released on [[Muzik 247]]'s [[YouTube]] channel on 10 August 2022. The song was written in native Malabar slang with English rap verses.
In an interview with [[Malayala Manorama|''Manorama'']], [[Dabzee]] stated about the track: "The ''(thallumaala)'' team listens to this song after the film's censoring and so on. This track was done in about ten days...I wrote four lines of the song first. This was one of many independent tracks to be constructed by us. One of the ''Thallumala'' team happened to hear it. Later [[Khalid Rahman]] and [[Muhsin Parari]] were calling me. Perhaps the first recorded Malabari slang and swag connected them."<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web |title=റീലുകളിൽ നിറയുന്ന 'മണവാളന് തഗ്ഗ്'; മലബാറി വൈബ് ഉള്ള തല്ലുമാലപ്പാട്ടിന്റെ ഹിറ്റ് കഥ! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2022/08/24/dabzee-opens-up-about-thallumala-song-manavalan-thug.html |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083912/https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2022/08/24/dabzee-opens-up-about-thallumala-song-manavalan-thug.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] shoes reference in the lines ''"Suggundaymoru Seriyundu"'' ({{Translation|''"with shoes, has a tickmark on it"''}}) was pointed out by many listeners.<ref name="auto4"/> But Dabzee said:{{blockquote|"Everyone thinks it is a [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] brand reference. But as a writer, I saw a different meaning to it. Regardless of gender, there are those who object to wearing a costume of their choice. But what one wants to wear is one's choice and one's freedom. It means that there is truth in it."}}
The track received highly positive reviews and went on to become a sensational hit across various social media platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=nithya |title=Thallumaala Song : മാസ് ലുക്കിൽ ടൊവിനോ; 'തല്ലുമാല' മണവാളന് തഗ് പ്രൊമോ സോംഗ് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/music/actor-tovino-thomas-movie-thallumaala-promo-song-rgepa8 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928140740/https://www.asianetnews.com/music/actor-tovino-thomas-movie-thallumaala-promo-song-rgepa8 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-10 |title=Thallumala Song: മണവാളൻ തഗ്; തല്ലുമാലയിലെ പ്രോമോ സോങ് പുറത്തുവിട്ടു |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-movie-manavalan-thug-promo-song-released-movie-to-hit-theatres-on-august-12-102116 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Zee News Malayalam |language=ml |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005085152/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-movie-manavalan-thug-promo-song-released-movie-to-hit-theatres-on-august-12-102116 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Entertainment Desk |date=2022-08-21 |title='സുഗ്ഗുണ്ടയിമൊരു സെരിയുണ്ട്'; ബ്രില്യൻസ് നിറച്ച മലപ്പുറത്തിന്റെ ബർത്താനം |url=https://www.doolnews.com/write-about-the-manavalan-thug-song-in-thallumaala-634.html |url-status=live |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Dool News |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083914/https://www.doolnews.com/write-about-the-manavalan-thug-song-in-thallumaala-634.html }}</ref>
=== Reception === The soundtrack album received positive reviews from both critics and audience. Nirmal Jovial of ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' wrote: "''Thallumaala'' is a success as a great musical also. Songs are effectively used at various junctures in the plot. Muhsin Parari does pure magic with his lyrics, especially in the songs ''<nowiki/>'Ole Melody'<nowiki/>'' and ''<nowiki/>'Ndaakkippattu''<nowiki/>'. Vishnu Vijays's music is so fresh and energetic."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Thallumaala' review: Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan shine in this full-on entertainer |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/08/12/thallumaala-review-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-shine-full-on-entertainer.html |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=The Week |language=en |archive-date=13 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813174850/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/08/12/thallumaala-review-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-shine-full-on-entertainer.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' wrote that "For the new Gen music lovers, ''Thallumaala'' will be a treat. The film is peppered with impromptu situational songs with beats as popping as the frames of the music video and lyrics that are conversational and hilarious."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-14 |title=Thallumaala (aka) Thallumala review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/malayalam-movies/thallumaala/thallumaala-review.html |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Behindwoods |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083914/https://www.behindwoods.com/malayalam-movies/thallumaala/thallumaala-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A critique from ''Music Aloud'' stated that "''Thallumaala'''s music is radically different from anything that Vishnu Vijay has produced in Malayalam movies thus far, and it is great to see him absolutely nail it in a new territory. He has some solid support from Muhsin Parari, of course. And a hat tip to [[Dabzee]] and SA as well, for their outstanding guest composition."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-22 |title=Thallumaala – Music Review (Malayalam Soundtrack) |url=https://www.musicaloud.com/2022/08/22/thallumaala-music-review-malayalam-soundtrack/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Music Aloud |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083920/https://www.musicaloud.com/2022/08/22/thallumaala-music-review-malayalam-soundtrack/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The song ''"Thallumaala paattu"'' positioned No:4 on Top Viral 50 Global Charts of [[Spotify]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |date=2022-08-20 |title=സ്പോട്ടിഫൈയിൽ ഇടംപിടിച്ച് തല്ലുമാലയിലെ 'പാത്തൂ' ഗാനം; ഗ്ലോബൽ ചാർട്ടിൽ നാലാം സ്ഥാനത്ത്... {{!}} Madhyamam |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/music/tovino-thomas-movie-thallumaala-song-4the-place-in-spotify-global-chart-list-1063871 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=www.madhyamam.com |language=ml |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/music/tovino-thomas-movie-thallumaala-song-4the-place-in-spotify-global-chart-list-1063871 |url-status=live }}</ref> on 21 August 2022. The soundtrack album was positioned No:10 in ''"Global Debutant"'' chart on Spotify over the weekend August 19 to 21.<ref name="auto"/>
=== Music video === The first song from the film ''"Kannil pettole"'', featuring [[Tovino Thomas]] and [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] was released on 3 May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colourful 'Kannil Pettole' song from 'Thallumala' movie released |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/colourful-kannil-pettole-song-from-thallumala-movie-released-1.7483681 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |date=3 May 2022 |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083918/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/colourful-kannil-pettole-song-from-thallumala-movie-released-1.7483681 |url-status=live }}</ref> The video garnered attention for its vibrant and colourful picturisation and also noted for a dancing Tovino Thomas, probably the first time in his career.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Kannil Pettole': Makers of 'Thallumaala' drop a colourful peppy number featuring Tovino Thomas and Kalyani Priyadarshan - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kannil-pettole-makers-of-thallumaala-drop-a-colourful-peppy-number-featuring-tovino-thomas-and-kalyani-priyadarshan/articleshow/91281901.cms |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=The Times of India |date=3 May 2022 |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083919/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kannil-pettole-makers-of-thallumaala-drop-a-colourful-peppy-number-featuring-tovino-thomas-and-kalyani-priyadarshan/articleshow/91281901.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Antony |first=Meriya |date=2022-05-03 |title=Kannil Pettole song from Thallumala is stylish and colourful |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/videos/kannil-pettole-song-thallumala-stylish-colourful/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=onlookersmedia |language=en-US |archive-date=8 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008181501/https://onlookersmedia.in/videos/kannil-pettole-song-thallumala-stylish-colourful/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The lyric video of ''"Ole melody"'' was released on 4 July 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-04 |title=New Song Ole Melody From Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan's Thallumaala Out |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/new-song-ole-melody-from-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshans-thallumaala-out-5487853.html |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/new-song-ole-melody-from-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshans-thallumaala-out-5487853.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and the music video was released on 19 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-19 |title=Ole Melody video song that rocked the theaters is out |url=https://time.news/ole-melody-video-song-that-rocked-the-theaters-is-out/ |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=Time News |language=en-US |last1=News |first1=Time |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://time.news/ole-melody-video-song-that-rocked-the-theaters-is-out/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The video song featured actor [[Salim Kumar]] in a special appearance, who also had a vocal contribution in the song.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-19 |title=Thallumala movie: ഇനി റിപ്പീറ്റടിച്ച് കണ്ടോളൂ, തല്ലുമാലയിലെ 'ഓലെ മെലഡി' ഗാനത്തിന്റെ വീഡിയോ എത്തി |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-movie-songs-ole-melody-song-video-released-movie-running-successfully-in-theatres-103255 |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=Zee News Malayalam |language=ml |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083914/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-movie-songs-ole-melody-song-video-released-movie-running-successfully-in-theatres-103255 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The lyric video of ''"Thallumaala paattu"'' was released on 24 July 2022. The video featured some clips of the action sequences from the film got instant attention and went viral on the internet.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-24 |title=Thallumala Song: വേറെ ലെവൽ!!! തല്ലുകൾ കോർത്തിണക്കിയൊരു ' തല്ലുമാല പാട്ട് ', ലിറിക് വീഡിയോ |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-latest-update-lyric-video-thallumala-paattu-released-tovino-thomas-movie-to-hit-theaters-on-august-12-100006 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Zee News Malayalam |language=ml |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-latest-update-lyric-video-thallumala-paattu-released-tovino-thomas-movie-to-hit-theaters-on-august-12-100006 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite news |date=2022-07-24 |title=Thallumala latest update lyric video thallumala paattu released tovino thomas movie to hit theaters on august 12 {{!}} Another level!!! A thallumala song with beats, lyric video |url=https://time.news/thallumala-latest-update-lyric-video-thallumala-paattu-released-tovino-thomas-movie-to-hit-theaters-on-august-12-another-level-a-thallumala-song-with-beats-lyric-video/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Time News |language=en-US |last1=News |first1=Time |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://time.news/thallumala-latest-update-lyric-video-thallumala-paattu-released-tovino-thomas-movie-to-hit-theaters-on-august-12-another-level-a-thallumala-song-with-beats-lyric-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The song video of ''"Ndaakkippaattu"'' was released on 1 August 2022. The video featured dance performances by Tovino Thomas, [[Shine Tom Chacko]], [[Binu Pappu]], [[Gokulan (actor)|Gokulan]], Lukman Avaran, Adri Joe, Austin Dan and Swathi Das Prabhu. It was choreographed by Shobi Paulraj and the video was received well by the viewers.<ref name="auto2" />
The song video of a rap song ''"Tupathu"'', featuring Tovino Thomas and Kalyani Priyadarshan was released after the film completed 4 days run in theatre.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |date=2022-08-17 |title='കേക്ക് പാത്തു നിനക്ക്ള്ള പാട്ട് പാത്തൂ..'; തല്ലുമാലയിലെ പുതിയ ഗാനം പുറത്ത് {{!}} Madhyamam |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/music/tupathu-video-song-thallumaala-tovino-thomas-vishnu-vijay-1061197 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=www.madhyamam.com |language=ml |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083916/https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/music/tupathu-video-song-thallumaala-tovino-thomas-vishnu-vijay-1061197 |url-status=live }}</ref> Even though the song's placement in the film received mixed responses, the video alone was well received.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Unnikrishnan |first=Navaneethakrishnan |date=2022-08-19 |title=Thallumaala Music Review: Breaking Down the Wackiest Album Of The Year! |url=https://pinklungi.com/thallumaala-music-review-breaking-down-the-wackiest-album-of-the-year/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=PinkLungi |language=en-US |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083921/https://pinklungi.com/thallumaala-music-review-breaking-down-the-wackiest-album-of-the-year/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='ന്ന്ട്ടും ഇജ്ജ് എന്തേ പറയാത്തൂ പാത്തൂ'; തല്ലുമാലയിലെ പുതിയഗാനം |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/tupathu-song-thallumaala-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-khalid-rahman-ashiq-usman-vishnu-vijay-1.7792837 |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Mathrubhumi |date=17 August 2022 |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083918/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/tupathu-song-thallumaala-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-khalid-rahman-ashiq-usman-vishnu-vijay-1.7792837 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The first composed, but never recorded version of ''Ndaakkippaattu'' was used in the 'night-before-wedding' scene in the movie. The unreleased song titled as ''Ole Kolaayi'' differ considerably from the recorded version.<ref>{{Citation |title=തല്ലുമാലയിലെ പാട്ടുകളില് രണ്ട് ഓപ്ഷനോളം ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു {{!}} Vishnu Vijay {{!}} Thallumaala |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wJ7TLHvHbY |language=en-GB |access-date=2022-09-09 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083914/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wJ7TLHvHbY |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was clubbed together with a stanza of ''Chakkara Chundil'' (a music single by singer Shafi Kollam, who also got an acting part in the scene) and picturised. The scene was conceived as two rival gangs singing and celebrating together, while a great tension evolves between them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=jagannath |date=2022-08-23 |title="ചക്കരച്ചുണ്ടിൽ.."; തിയേറ്ററുകളിൽ ആവേശമുണർത്തിയ തല്ലുമാലയിലെ കല്യാണ പാട്ടെത്തി.. - |url=https://flowersoriginals.com/2022/08/thallumala-wedding-song/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=flowersoriginals.com |language=en-US |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083920/https://flowersoriginals.com/2022/08/thallumala-wedding-song/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This sequence was released as a music video titled ''"Chakkara Chundil"'' on [[Muzik 247]]'s [[YouTube]] channel, on 22 August 2022.<ref>[https://www.doolnews.com/chakkarachundil-video-song-from-thallumaala-is-out-now-603.html Archived copy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083914/https://www.doolnews.com/chakkarachundil-video-song-from-thallumaala-is-out-now-603.html |date=5 October 2022 }}</ref>
The music video of the promotional track ''"Manavalan Thug"'' was released on 10 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thallumala Movie manavalan thug promo song released movie to hit theatres on August 12 {{!}} മണവാളൻ തഗ്; തല്ലുമാലയിലെ പ്രോമോ സോങ് പുറത്തുവിട്ടു {{!}} Movies News in Malayalam |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-movie-manavalan-thug-promo-song-released-movie-to-hit-theatres-on-august-12-102116/amp |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=zeenews.india.com |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083912/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/thallumala-movie-manavalan-thug-promo-song-released-movie-to-hit-theatres-on-august-12-102116/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> The video was directed by Suhail Backer and featured Tovino Thomas and singers [[Dabzee]] and SA.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |date=2022-08-10 |title=മണവാളൻ തഗ്ഗ്; തല്ലുമാല പ്രൊമോ സോങ് പുറത്ത് |url=https://www.mediaoneonline.com/entertainment/manavaalan-thug-thallumala-promo-song-187330 |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=www.mediaoneonline.com |language=ml |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083916/https://www.mediaoneonline.com/entertainment/manavaalan-thug-thallumala-promo-song-187330 |url-status=live }}</ref> Along with the soundtrack, The music video of ''Manavalan Thug'' also went viral<ref>{{Cite web |last=nithya |title=Thallumaala Song : മാസ് ലുക്കിൽ ടൊവിനോ; 'തല്ലുമാല' മണവാളന് തഗ് പ്രൊമോ സോംഗ് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/music/actor-tovino-thomas-movie-thallumaala-promo-song-rgepa8 |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928140740/https://www.asianetnews.com/music/actor-tovino-thomas-movie-thallumaala-promo-song-rgepa8 |url-status=live }}</ref> and gained more than 100 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{Citation |title=Manavaalan Thug - Thallumaala Promo Song {{!}} Tovino Thomas {{!}} Khalid Rahman{{!}} Ashiq Usman {{!}}Suhail Backer |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWvDaztcjI |language=en-GB |access-date=2022-09-10 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005083913/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWvDaztcjI |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Marketing == In August 2022, a trailer show was held on the outer wall of [[Dubai Festival City Mall]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/thallumaala-team-organises-grand-promotional-event-in-dubai-5720785.html | title=Thallumaala Team Organises Grand Promotional Event in Dubai | date=9 August 2022 | access-date=10 August 2022 | archive-date=10 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810233011/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/thallumaala-team-organises-grand-promotional-event-in-dubai-5720785.html | url-status=live }}</ref> The film's title was written using laser technology on the water fountain. This was the first time that a [[Malayalam film]] is drawing a picture in water as part of its promotion.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/09/thallumala-movie-laser-show-dubai-festival-city-kalyani-priyadarshan-tovino-thomas.html | title=Watch stunning laser show by 'Thallumala' team in Dubai | access-date=10 August 2022 | archive-date=10 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810232953/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/09/thallumala-movie-laser-show-dubai-festival-city-kalyani-priyadarshan-tovino-thomas.html | url-status=live }}</ref> On August 10, The cast were supposed to visit the HiLITE Mall in [[Kozhikode]] for the promotion of the movie.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thallumala-promotions-cancelled-as-fans-swarm-kozhikode-mall-1986480-2022-08-10 | title=Thallumaala promotions cancelled as fans swarm Kozhikode mall | Watch | access-date=10 August 2022 | archive-date=10 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810232953/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thallumala-promotions-cancelled-as-fans-swarm-kozhikode-mall-1986480-2022-08-10 | url-status=live }}</ref> However, crowd had turned out in huge numbers at the venue, which made the makers cancel the promotional event.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
A promotional song "Manavaalan Thug" composed and performed by [[Dabzee]] & SA was released on [[Muzik 247]]'s [[YouTube]] channel on 10 Aug 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://flowersoriginals.com/2022/08/thallumala-new-promo-song-released/ | title=മണവാളൻ തഗ്; തല്ലുമാലയിലെ പ്രോമോ സോങ് റിലീസ് ചെയ്തു-വിഡിയോ - | date=10 August 2022 | access-date=13 August 2022 | archive-date=13 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813173147/https://flowersoriginals.com/2022/08/thallumala-new-promo-song-released/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
== Release == ''Thallumaala'' was released worldwide on 12 August 2022.
=== Home media === The satellite and digital rights were sold to [[Surya TV]] and [[Netflix]] respectively. The film began streaming on Netflix on 11 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tovino Thomas starrer 'Thallumaala' gets an OTT release date - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-starrer-thallumaala-gets-an-ott-release-date/articleshow/94023488.cms |access-date=2022-09-06 |website=The Times of India |date=6 September 2022 |language=en |archive-date=7 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907051507/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-starrer-thallumaala-gets-an-ott-release-date/articleshow/94023488.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Reception ==
=== Box office === The film was a commercial success and turned out to be the highest grossing [[Tovino Thomas]] film.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tovino Thomas' biggest hit turns out to be 'Thallumaala' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-biggest-hit-turns-out-to-be-thallumaala/articleshow/93607654.cms |access-date=2022-09-06 |website=The Times of India |date=17 August 2022 |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828170227/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-biggest-hit-turns-out-to-be-thallumaala/articleshow/93607654.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In the opening day, the film grossed {{INR}}7.4 crore and {{INR}}15 crore from the first and second day worldwide.<ref name="pooja" /> On its fourth day, the film grossed {{INR}}31 crore at the box office overtaking the lifetime collections of Tovino's other three ventures of 2022, ''[[Vaashi (2022 film)|Vaashi]]'', ''[[Dear Friend (2022 film)|Dear Friend]]'' and ''[[Naaradan]]'' within its opening day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tovino Thomas starrer 'Thallumaala' earns Rs 31 crore worldwide |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/aug/16/tovino-thomass-biggest-hit-turns-out-to-be-thallumaala-2488110.html |website=The New Indian Express |date=16 August 2022 |access-date=17 August 2022 |archive-date=17 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817081233/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/aug/16/tovino-thomass-biggest-hit-turns-out-to-be-thallumaala-2488110.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film is estimated to have collected {{INR}}50 crore.<ref name="thallumaala-becomes-tovino-thomas-highest-grossing-film-set"/>
===Critical response=== ''Thallumaala'' received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Siddhu Jonnalagadda to star in Telugu remake of Thallumaala? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/sep/02/siddhu-jonnalagadda-to-star-in-telugu-remake-of-thallumaala-34355.html |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=[[Cinema Express]]|archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912144957/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/sep/02/siddhu-jonnalagadda-to-star-in-telugu-remake-of-thallumaala-34355.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Nirmal Jovial of ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' gave 4/5 stars and said, "With a strong script—complemented by a strong flavour of Malabar—it delivers what it promises in its title and more. Thallumaala is a film with a nonlinear narrative structure with the plot divided into different chapters. Rahman uses this narrative structure to give the audience a parallel view of the present and the past of the protagonist. This also ensures no drop in the film's energy in either of the halves. The script by Ashraf Hamza and Muhsin Parari is top-notch."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/08/12/thallumaala-review-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-shine-full-on-entertainer.html | title='Thallumaala' review: Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan shine in this full-on entertainer | website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] | access-date=13 August 2022 | archive-date=13 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813174850/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/08/12/thallumaala-review-tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-shine-full-on-entertainer.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Cris of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Thallumala, obviously, is not everyone’s cup of tea. It is experimental with a capital E. You can either enjoy it, or understand that this is something appreciable and just not your kind of thing. But if you are the curious kind, you’d want to know just what the H this is all about."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cris |title=Thallumala review: This Kalyani-Tovino starrer is loud, cartoonish and fun |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thallumala-review-kalyani-tovino-starrer-loud-cartoonish-and-fun-166781 |website=The News Minute |date=12 August 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=13 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813181322/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thallumala-review-kalyani-tovino-starrer-loud-cartoonish-and-fun-166781 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Jayadeep Jayesh of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "‘Thallumaala’ can be appreciated for humanising the people of Mallapuram who are often vilified or caricatured in Malayalam cinema. The glorification of violence could offend some people. But the intentionally stylised filmmaking constantly reminds us that we are watching a make-belief world, and hence the film is definitely worth a watch."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/thallumaala-review-unapologetic-stylish-action-film-1141690.html|title='Thallumaala' review: Unapologetic, stylish action film|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> Sanjith Sidhardhan of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "While Malayalam cinema has often been hailed for its realistic films, Tovino Thomas and Khalid Rahman’s Thallumaala could be a trendsetter, marrying both quality and entertainment with a craft that is on par with international standards."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/thallumaala-movie-review-tovinos-swag-khalid-rahmans-stylish-making-power-this-trendy-entertainer/91b6e7b553334|title=Thallumaala movie review: Tovino Thomas' swag, Khalid Rahman's stylish making power this trendy entertainer|website=OTTplay}}</ref>
Manoj Kumar. R of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Khalid Rahman has stylishly staged the fights. But, underneath all the madness, there is a commentary too -- strong men can control their anger, weak men can't."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thallumaala-movie-review-tovino-thomas-starrer-offers-a-lot-of-fun-and-madness-8086423/|title=Thallumaala movie review: Tovino Thomas starrer offers a lot of fun and madness|website=The Indian Express|date=12 August 2022 }}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Thallumaala is a through-and-through action entertainer with its share of humour, catchy tunes, adept stunt choreography, and decent performances. Expect the style quotient to hit the roof in this movie as you see Kalyani’s Fathima and most of the other characters sport trendy and high-end clothes. With enough action sequences to enjoy with your popcorn as Fathima does in the movie, Thallumaala is a good choice for an entertaining time at theatres."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/malayalam-movies/thallumaala/thallumaala-review.html|title=Thallumaala is an action entertainer with tasteful making and colorful frames|website=Behindwoods|date=14 August 2022 }}</ref> [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Tovino Thomas is loveable, but Thallumaala’s lively soundtrack and visual gimmicks conspire to generate a sensory overload that camouflages a thin-as-a-pappadum story and emotional emptiness."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thallumaala-movie-review-energetic-experimental-empty-11263221.html|title=Thallumaala movie review: Energetic, experimental, empty|website=Firstpost|date=16 September 2022 }}</ref>
Princy Alexander of ''[[Malayala Manorama#Subsidiaries|Onmanorama]]'' reviewed the movie as "A fun ride anchoring on new gen vibe" and said, "''Thallumala'' is more of a jovial experiment in terms of technique and narrative. The use of technology and graphics resonates well with the youth who can also relate to the characters because of their spontaneity and their lack of fear of consequences."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2022/08/12/tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-thallumala-movie-review.html | title=Tovino-starrer 'Thallumala': A fun ride anchoring on new generation vibe | access-date=13 August 2022 | archive-date=13 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813181404/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2022/08/12/tovino-thomas-kalyani-priyadarshan-thallumala-movie-review.amp.html | url-status=live }}</ref> S.R. Praveen of ''[[The Hindu]]'' gave praise for its action sequences and technical craft, but mentioned the lack of substance in the narrative and the same craftily hidden with non-linear style and the relentless fight-song-fight routine that would render one without a breathing space to think.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thallumaala-movie-review-tovino-thomas-stars-in-all-out-fight-fest-with-the-depth-of-a-social-media-reel/article65761477.ece/ | title='Thallumaala' movie review: Tovino Thomas stars in all-out fight fest, with the depth of a social media reel | newspaper=The Hindu | date=12 August 2022 | last1=Praveen | first1=S. R. | access-date=14 August 2022 | archive-date=14 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814062627/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thallumaala-movie-review-tovino-thomas-stars-in-all-out-fight-fest-with-the-depth-of-a-social-media-reel/article65761477.ece/amp/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
== Awards == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Award !Category !Winner !Notes |- | rowspan="3" |2022 | rowspan="2" |[[Kerala State Film Awards]] |[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]] |Nishad Yusuf |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title=53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Complete list of winners |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/53rd-kerala-state-film-awards-complete-list-of-winners-nanpakal-nerathu-mayakkam-mammootty-vincy-aloshious-8851029/ |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=22 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722180419/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/53rd-kerala-state-film-awards-complete-list-of-winners-nanpakal-nerathu-mayakkam-mammootty-vincy-aloshious-8851029/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]] | [[Shobi (choreographer)|Shobi Paulraj]] |<ref name=":0" /> |- |[[Mazhavil Manorama|Mazhavil Manorama Music Awards]] |Best Experimental Music |[[Vishnu Vijay]] |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mazhavil Music's Lifetime Achievement award presented to Sreekumaran Thampi |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2022/12/24/mazhavil-music-awards-winners.html |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=OnManorama |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202012137/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2022/12/24/mazhavil-music-awards-winners.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
==Controversies == === Manhandling Incident === On 7 March 2022, two people have admitted to a hospital claiming [[Shine Tom Chacko]] manhandled them during the filming of the movie.<ref>{{cite news |last1=In |first1=ETimes |title=Ruckus on the sets of 'Thallumaala'; Shine Tom Chacko alleged to have beat up a local |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ruckus-on-the-sets-of-thallumaala-shine-tom-chacko-alleged-to-have-beat-up-a-local/articleshow/90098842.cms |access-date=3 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=9 March 2022 |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403075429/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ruckus-on-the-sets-of-thallumaala-shine-tom-chacko-alleged-to-have-beat-up-a-local/articleshow/90098842.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The incident happened when the local people of Kalamassery HMT colony questioned the crew of the film regarding dumping waste while filming.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Web Desk |first1=Outlook |title=Clash Between Locals And Film Crew: Shine Tom Chacko Accused of Manhandling |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/clash-between-locals-and-film-crew-shine-tom-chacko-accused-of-manhandling-news-185926 |access-date=3 April 2022 |publisher=Outlook India |date=8 March 2022 |archive-date=31 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331174004/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/clash-between-locals-and-film-crew-shine-tom-chacko-accused-of-manhandling-news-185926 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later the police intervened and set end to things.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Correspondent |first1=Manorama |title=Cops intervene after ruckus on the sets of Tovino starrer 'Thallumala' turns ugly |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/03/08/cops-intervene-ruckus-sets-tovino-film.html |access-date=3 April 2022 |publisher=OnManorama |date=8 March 2022 |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403075427/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/03/08/cops-intervene-ruckus-sets-tovino-film.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Editing of subtitles by Netflix === On 12 September 2022, a day after the film's streaming release, the subtitling company ''Fill in the Blanks'' through their social media handles expressed their dissatisfaction of [[Netflix]] editing their English subtitles for the film which were already approved by the film's writer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thallumala subtitle artists express displeasure at 'butchered' version on Netflix |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thallumala-subtitle-artists-express-displeasure-butchered-version-netflix-167809 |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=The News Minute |date=12 September 2022 |language=en |archive-date=14 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914084628/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thallumala-subtitle-artists-express-displeasure-butchered-version-netflix-167809 |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon the incident, several subtitle artists from various countries shared similar experiences they faced in the past, and showed solidarity to the company. Netflix is yet to respond on this.
=== Censoring by Netflix === After the movie began streaming on [[Netflix]], It has been reported that the word "beef" was completely cut from the [[Kannada]] version of ''Thallumaala''.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} The word "beef" enters into the dialogues in many parts of the movie.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |date=2022-09-16 |title=തല്ലുമാലയിലെ 'ബീഫ്' കന്നഡയില് എത്തിയപ്പോള് 'മട്ടണ്'!; നെറ്റ്ഫ്ലിക്സിനെതിരെ നെറ്റിസണ്സ് |url=https://www.mediaoneonline.com/entertainment/beef-in-thallumala-comes-to-kannada-as-mutton-netizens-vs-netflix-191551 |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=www.mediaoneonline.com |language=ml |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183328/https://www.mediaoneonline.com/entertainment/beef-in-thallumala-comes-to-kannada-as-mutton-netizens-vs-netflix-191551 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, "beef" was completely removed from the dialogue and subtitles in Kannada version, "mutton" and "curry" were used instead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ബൂലോകം |date=2022-09-16 |title=നെറ്റ്ഫ്ലിക്സിന് ബീഫിനെ പേടി, തല്ലുമാലയിലെ ബീഫ് മൊത്തം കന്നടയിലെത്തിയപ്പോൾ മട്ടനായി |url=https://boolokam.com/nefflix-thallumala-beef/ |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=Boolokam News |language=en-GB |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030184833/https://boolokam.com/nefflix-thallumala-beef/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Audience and critics have come forward on social media against Netflix, saying Netflix has a history of censoring "beef" from movies and the like.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ഡെസ്ക് |first=എന്റര്ടൈന്മെന്റ് |title=മലയാളത്തില് ഉണ്ടായിരുന്ന ബീഫ് കന്നടയില് മട്ടന് ആയി; തല്ലുമാലയിലെ ബീഫിനെ വെട്ടിയ നെറ്റ്ഫ്ളിക്സിന്റെ സംഘിപ്പേടി! വിവാദം |url=https://www.southlive.in/movie/film-news/thallumala-kannada-version-netflix-removed-beef-from-dialogues |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=Southlive |date=16 September 2022 |language=ml |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183328/https://www.southlive.in/movie/film-news/thallumala-kannada-version-netflix-removed-beef-from-dialogues |url-status=live }}</ref> Some critics even pointed out that Netflix is doing ''"such degrading work"'' out of fear of [[Cow vigilante violence in India|cow vigilante organisations]], working with the support of the then [[Government of Karnataka|Karnataka Government]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-16 |title=Netflix cuts beef from Thallumala Kannada version; Controversy {{!}} Netflix cuts beef from Thallumaala Kannada version; Controversy |url=https://time.news/netflix-cuts-beef-from-thallumala-kannada-version-controversy-netflix-cuts-beef-from-thallumaala-kannada-version-controversy/ |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=Time News |language=en-US |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183330/https://time.news/netflix-cuts-beef-from-thallumala-kannada-version-controversy-netflix-cuts-beef-from-thallumaala-kannada-version-controversy/ |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=ഡെസ്ക് |first=വെബ് |date=2022-09-16 |title=തല്ലുമാല കന്നഡ പതിപ്പിൽ നിന്ന് ബീഫിനെ വെട്ടി നെറ്റ്ഫ്ലിക്സ്; വിവാദം {{!}} Madhyamam |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/netflix-cuts-beef-from-thallumaala-kannada-version-controversy-1074824 |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=www.madhyamam.com |language=ml |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183330/https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/netflix-cuts-beef-from-thallumaala-kannada-version-controversy-1074824 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Accusation by Animation Team === On 11 September 2022, The film's animation team ''Studio'' ''Kokaachi'' accused the makers of the film for repeatedly not crediting them in titles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-18 |title=Thallumaala Makers Apologizes to the Film's Animation Team After 34 Days of Its Release for Not Giving Them Credits {{!}} 🎥 LatestLY |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/thallumaala-makers-apologizes-to-the-films-animation-team-after-34-days-of-its-release-for-not-giving-them-credits-4218307.html |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=LatestLY |language=en |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183327/https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/thallumaala-makers-apologizes-to-the-films-animation-team-after-34-days-of-its-release-for-not-giving-them-credits-4218307.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After ''Thallumaala'' dropped on [[Netflix]], the animation team said that "''powers-that-be'' had refused to acknowledge their contribution and share the names of the artistes who had worked on the film's animated scenes, which were wide praised by the audience and to an extent gave the film its unique style".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thallumaala: After subtitle artists lash out against Netflix, animators accuse m |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/thallumaala-animators-accuse-makers-for-not-crediting-them-after-subtitle-artists-lash-out-against-netflix/b0d3d5318d552 |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183330/https://www.ottplay.com/news/thallumaala-animators-accuse-makers-for-not-crediting-them-after-subtitle-artists-lash-out-against-netflix/b0d3d5318d552 |url-status=live }}</ref> The makers of the movie then apologised "for missing" their names on the title credits, explaining "it was an honest mistake from our side".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-20 |title=Thallumaala row: Animation team Kokaachi on how they were repeatedly not credited |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thallumaala-row-animation-team-kokaachi-how-they-were-repeatedly-not-credited-168078 |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183330/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thallumaala-row-animation-team-kokaachi-how-they-were-repeatedly-not-credited-168078 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Kokaachi'', however, stated that they first spotted the error when the movie had released in theatres and they found out that their names were missing from the end credits, the makers had "ample time and opportunity to correct the mistake".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Entertainment |first=The Cue |title=സമയമുണ്ടായിട്ടും തെറ്റ് തിരുത്താത്തത് 'ഹോണസറ്റ് മിസ്റ്റേക്' അല്ല, തല്ലുമാല അണിയറപ്രവര്ത്തകര്ക്കെതിരെ അനിമേഷന് ടീം |url=https://www.thecue.in/entertainment/filmy-features/kokaachi-studio-against-thallumala-team |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=The Cue |date=17 September 2022 |language=ml |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030183330/https://www.thecue.in/entertainment/filmy-features/kokaachi-studio-against-thallumala-team |url-status=live }}</ref>
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