{{Short description|2025 film by Tharun Moorthy}} {{For|the 1999 Tamil-language film|Thodarum}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Thudarum | image = Thudarum film.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Tharun Moorthy | screenplay = {{ubl|K. R. Sunil<ref name="Photographer K R Sunil on how his story became the script for Mohanlal-starrer 'Thudarum'">{{cite news |title=Photographer K R Sunil on how his story became the script for Mohanlal-starrer 'Thudarum' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/photographer-kr-sunil-on-how-his-story-became-the-script-for-mohanlal-tharun-moorthy-super-hit-crime-drama-thudarum/article69540327.ece |access-date=21 September 2025 |work=The Hindu |date=5 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250921110914/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/photographer-kr-sunil-on-how-his-story-became-the-script-for-mohanlal-tharun-moorthy-super-hit-crime-drama-thudarum/article69540327.ece |archive-date=21 September 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref>|Tharun Moorthy}} | story = K. R. Sunil | producer = M. Renjith | starring = {{ubl|Mohanlal|Shobana|Prakash Varma|Binu Pappu|Thomas Mathew|Amritha Varshini|Farhaan Faasil|}} | cinematography = Shaji Kumar | editing = {{ubl|Nishadh Yusuf|Shafeeque V. B.}} | music = Jakes Bejoy | studio = Rejaputhra Visual Media | distributor = {{ubl|Rejaputhra Release|Aashirvad Release}} | released = {{Film date|2025|04|25|df=y|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 April 2025 |title=Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' set for April 25 release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-thudarum-set-for-april-25-release/articleshow/120058084.cms |access-date=17 April 2025 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>}} | runtime = 166 minutes | country = India | language = Malayalam | budget = {{estimation}}{{INR|28 crore}}<ref name="as">{{Cite web |date=2025-06-02 |title=Thudarum Budget |trans-title=Thudarum Budget |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/thudarum-box-office-collection-day-8-mohanlals-film-earns-thrice-the-collective-revenue-of-barroz-and-malaikottai-vaaliban-9980063/ |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | gross = {{estimation}}{{INR|234-235 crore}}{{Efn|''Thudarum''{{'s}} reported worldwide grosses vary between ₹234 crore (''The Hindustan Times''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-03 |title=Lokah Chapter 1 worldwide box office collection day 6: Kalyani Priyadarshan beats Anushka Shetty, Keerthy Suresh|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/lokah-chapter-1-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-6-kalyani-priyadarshan-beats-anushka-shetty-keerthy-suresh-101756890263786.html |access-date=2025-09-15 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>) – ₹235 crore (''The Financial Express''<ref>https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment/saiyaara-becomes-2nd-biggest-movie-of-2025-these-are-top-10-highest-grossing-films-of-the-year/3927364</ref>)}} }}
'''''Thudarum''''' ({{Translation|To be continued}}) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Tharun Moorthy, who wrote the screenplay with K. R. Sunil. The film was produced by M. Renjith through Rejaputhra Visual Media. It stars Mohanlal and Shobana, alongside Prakash Varma, Binu Pappu, Farhaan Faasil, Thomas Mathew, Amritha Varshini, Maniyanpilla Raju, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap and Krishna Prabha in supporting roles.
''Thudarum'' was released theatrically on 25 April 2025 to critical acclaim with praise for its performances (particularly of Mohanlal and Prakash Varma), direction, cinematography, editing, music, script, plot and screenplay and emerged as a major success. It is currently the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025 and one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films.
== Plot ==
Shanmugham, known as Benz, is a former stuntman who now lives a quiet life as a taxi driver in Perunad with his wife Lalitha and their children. His peaceful routine is disrupted when his son Pavi and his friends take his prized Ambassador car for a ride and damage it. After a brief conflict with Pavi, Benz leaves the car with a mechanic for repairs and travels to Chennai.
In his absence, the mechanic’s assistant uses the car for drug smuggling, leading to its seizure by the police. At the station, Benz is forced by Circle Inspector George Mathan and Sub-inspector Benny Kurian to drive them to a wedding. Later that night, they coerce him into transporting and disposing of a corpse in a remote forest, claiming it was an accidental death involving a colleague’s family.
Disturbed by the incident, Benz returns home to find Pavi missing. While searching for him, he discovers a wallet in his car belonging to Pavi and realizes, to his horror, that the body he helped dispose of was his own son. As a landslide later reveals Pavi’s body, the police attempt to frame Benz for the murder.
Determined to uncover the truth, Benz abducts a police constable involved in the cover-up and learns that George orchestrated the crime. It is revealed that Pavi had been in a relationship with George’s daughter Mary, and George murdered him in an act of so-called “honour,” later using Benz’s car to conceal the body.
After escaping police custody, Benz confronts and kills Benny and George. The film ends with Benz being taken to court, asserting his innocence in his son’s death, while Mary mourns alongside his family. The closing notes highlight the prevalence and underreporting of honour killings in India.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| * Mohanlal as "Benz" Shanmugham * Shobana as Lalitha Shanmugham, Benz's wife * Prakash Varma as CI/DYSP George Mathan, Mary's father; Perunad Police Station * Binu Pappu as Perunad Police Station SI Benny C. Kurian * Thomas Mathew as Pavi Shanmugham, Benz's stepson (voice dubbed by Shebin Benson) ** Master Rudraksh as young Pavi * Amritha Varshini as Pavithra Shanmugham, Benz's daughter * Farhaan Faasil as CPO T. K. Sudheesh, Perunad Police Station * Maniyanpilla Raju as Kuttychan, Benz's friend * Irshad as Shaji, Benz's friend * Aarsha Chandini Baiju as Mary Mathan, George's daughter and Pavi's girlfriend * Sangeeth Prathap as Kiran, Pavi's friend * Abin Bino as Manikandan C. P. / Maniyan * Krishna Prabha as Seema, Lalitha's younger sister * Shaijo Adimali as Cheeyaachan, Benz's brother-in-law * Shobi Thilakan as Maniyan's father * Bharathiraja as Stunt Master Palani Swamy * Ilavarasu as Ilavarasu, Benz's friend * Rani Sarran as Maniyan's mother (voice dubbed by Sminu Sijo) * Sasankan Mayyanad as auto driver * G. Suresh Kumar as Judge Thomas Kurian * Sreejith Ravi as Police Officer from Kottayam Camp * Nilja K Baby as Sudheesh's sister * Santhosh Keezhattoor as Pathanamthitta SP Muhammed Yousuf IPS * Jaise Jose as Police Officer from Kottayam Camp * J Pallasseri as Hostel Warden * Ravi Mariya as Tamil Nadu Minister * P. Chandrakumar as Ayyappan pilgrim * Pradeep Chandran as CPO Sadanandan * Rajkumar Rajasekharan as Police Officer * Syamlal as CPO Syam * Karuna as Shaji's wife * Chandini Sasikumar as a police officer * Arjun Ashokan as wedding guest (cameo appearance) * Nishadh Yusuf as pickup truck driver (cameo appearance) * Dinesh Prabhakar as man in pickup (cameo appearance) * Kalpana as George's late wife and Mary's late mother (photo archive)}}
== Production == === Development === The film was officially announced by Mohanlal in mid-March 2024, with Tharun Moorthy set to direct. Moorthy co-wrote the screenplay with K. R. Sunil, while M. Renjith of Rejaputhra Visual Media took on production responsibilities. Filming was planned to begin in April. In an interview, Moorthy revealed that following the success of his previous film, ''Saudi Vellakka'' (2022), Renjith expressed interest in collaborating on a new project. Moorthy and Sunil spent eight months developing the screenplay, which was eventually greenlit.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Is |first=Gopika |date=20 March 2024 |title=We worked on the script for over eight months: Tharun Moorthy on his film with Mohanlal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/we-worked-on-the-script-for-over-eight-months-tharun-moorthy-on-his-film-with-mohanlal/articleshow/108655623.cms |access-date=22 November 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> The project had the working title ''L360'', marking Mohanlal's 360th film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 March 2024 |title='L360': Mohanlal's next to be directed by Tharun Moorthy; film to begin shoot in April |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/l360-mohanlals-next-to-be-directed-by-tharun-moorthy-film-to-begin-shoot-in-april/article67964669.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318132125/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/l360-mohanlals-next-to-be-directed-by-tharun-moorthy-film-to-begin-shoot-in-april/article67964669.ece |archive-date=18 March 2024 |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> Although the team had already finalized a title by the time the screenplay was completed, they opted to use a temporary title during production.<ref name="antony-2024">{{Cite news |last=Antony |first=Seena |date=5 July 2024 |title=25 ദിവസത്തെ ഷൂട്ട് ബാക്കി, സിനിമയ്ക്ക് പേരിട്ടിട്ടുണ്ട്: തരുൺ മൂർത്തി അഭിമുഖം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2024/07/05/tharun-moorthy-clarifies-l360-movie-name-reveal.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207022919/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2024/07/05/tharun-moorthy-clarifies-l360-movie-name-reveal.html |archive-date=7 December 2024 |access-date=22 November 2024 |work=Manorama Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=A. |first=Amina |date=6 July 2024 |title=വിന്റേജ് ലാലേട്ടനെ റീ ക്രിയേറ്റ് ചെയ്യാനല്ല, മുണ്ടുടുത്ത് വരുന്ന ഒരു പുതിയ ലാലേട്ടനെ ഉണ്ടാക്കാനാണ് ശ്രമം ; തരുൺ മൂർത്തി അഭിമുഖം |url=https://www.thecue.in/videos/entertainment/filmy-features/tharun-moorthy-interview-about-l360 |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=The Cue |language=ml}}</ref>
''Thudarum'' originated from a story conceptualized by Sunil, a documentary photographer who frequently travels in search of subjects for his works. Sunil revealed that the story was inspired by an encounter during one such journey, involving a person and a sight.<ref name="j-2024">{{Cite news |last=J. |first=Gowry Priya |date=1 December 2024 |title=വിന്റേജ് മോഹന്ലാല് തിരിച്ചുവരുമ്പോള് എന്തൊക്കെ പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കാം? 'തുടരും' തിരക്കഥാകൃത്തിന് പറയാനുള്ളത് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/celebrity-interviews/mohanlal-starrer-tharun-moorthy-movie-thudarum-script-writer-kr-sunil-interview-snt9bo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202063503/https://www.asianetnews.com/celebrity-interviews/mohanlal-starrer-tharun-moorthy-movie-thudarum-script-writer-kr-sunil-interview-snt9bo |archive-date=2 December 2024 |access-date=2 December 2024 |work=Asianet News |language=ml}}</ref> Renjith and Sunil approached Moorthy to direct the project, believing he was suitable to handle its "nuanced characters" and "emotional depth". Mohanlal had been attached to the film even before Moorthy's involvement, having expressed interest in the story "a long time ago". Speculation arose linking ''Thudarum'' to ''Benz Vasu'', an unrealized project of Mohanlal, written by Sunil with G. Prajith attached as director. Moorthy clarified that ''Thudarum'' was a different project developed from scratch based on a character and an event concept presented by the production team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=19 March 2024 |title=Tharun Moorthy: L360's emotional story will be elevated by Mohanlal's performance {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/tharun-moorthy-l360s-emotional-story-will-be-elevated-by-mohanlals-performance-exclusive/15e9ba740e920 |access-date=2 December 2024 |publisher=OTT Play}}</ref> The screenplay was completed after five drafts.<ref name="j-2024" />
=== Casting === Mohanlal plays the character Shanmugham, a taxi driver. Sunil noted that while the character was initially conceived independently of any specific actor, he eventually envisioned Mohanlal in the role as the story progressed. He remarked that Shanmugham embodies the essence of vintage Mohanlal, reminiscent of his characters in the films of Sathyan Anthikad and Kamal.<ref name="j-2024" /> Moorthy described Mohanlal's character as down-to-earth.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 April 2024 |title=L360' director Tharun Moorthy: I instructed the cameraman to sustain the first shot without calling for a cut |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/l360-director-tharun-moorthy-i-instructed-the-cameraman-to-sustain-the-first-shot-without-calling-for-a-cut/articleshow/109625395.cms |access-date=22 November 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> For the portrayal of Lalitha, the female lead character, Moorthy initially met Jyothika and narrated her the story.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2025 |title='Thudarum' trivia: Jyothika was first considered before Shobana for the Mohanlal starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/thudarum-trivia-jyothika-was-first-considered-before-shobana-for-the-mohanlal-starrer/articleshow/120544505.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Jyothika, who liked the script, agreed to do the film, however due to her unavailability during the shooting period, was later replaced by Shobana. It marked Shobhana's reunion with Mohanlal after a 15-year gap, having previously worked together in numerous films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2025 |title=Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy reveals why Jyotika turned down Mohanlal's film: 'She was excited but…' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/thudarum-director-tharun-moorthy-reveals-why-jyotika-turned-down-mohanlals-film-she-was-excited-but-101745398088408.html}}</ref> Prakash Varma, an ad filmmaker who had earlier directed Vodafone's ZooZoo commercials was cast in a significant role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radhakrishnan |first=Manjusha |date=2025-04-25 |title=Thudarum: Meet the ultimate villain in Mohanlal blockbuster |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/thudarum-meet-the-ultimate-villain-in-mohanlal-blockbuster-1.500105987 |access-date=2025-04-30 |website=Gulf News |language=en}}</ref> The rest of the cast includes Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Nandu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Thomas Mathew, Krishna Praba, and Aravind.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=Mohanlal's 'L360' gets official title 'Thudarum', featuring a long-awaited reunion with Shobana |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-l360-movie-title-shobana-tharun-moorthy-m-renjith-1.10059842 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110184809/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-l360-movie-title-shobana-tharun-moorthy-m-renjith-1.10059842 |archive-date=10 November 2024 |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref>
=== Filming === Principal photography began on 22 April 2024, with Mohanlal and Shobhana joining on the same day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 April 2024 |title=Pics: Mohanlal, Shobana reunite for his 360th film with director Tharun Moorthy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pics-mohanlal-shobana-reunite-for-his-360th-film-with-director-tharun-moorthy-produced-by-m-renjith-under-rejaputhra-visual-media-2530133-2024-04-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203133250/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pics-mohanlal-shobana-reunite-for-his-360th-film-with-director-tharun-moorthy-produced-by-m-renjith-under-rejaputhra-visual-media-2530133-2024-04-22 |archive-date=3 December 2024 |access-date=30 November 2024 |work=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=22 April 2024 |title=Mohanlal, Shobana's 'L360' begins filming |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlal-shobanas-l360-begins-filming/article68094191.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422130746/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlal-shobanas-l360-begins-filming/article68094191.ece |archive-date=22 April 2024 |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film's primary locations were Thodupuzha and Ranni. The initial phase of filming took place in Kaloor East, Thodupuzha.<ref>{{Cite news |last=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ |date=22 April 2024 |title=ഷൺമുഖൻ എന്ന ടാക്സി ഡ്രൈവറായി മോഹൻലാൽ തൊടുപുഴയിൽ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/04/22/mohanlal-tharun-moorthy-movie-l360-shoot-starts-at-thodupuzha.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203193154/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/04/22/mohanlal-tharun-moorthy-movie-l360-shoot-starts-at-thodupuzha.html |archive-date=3 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |work=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref> After 70 days of shooting, the production paused for a scheduled break on 5 July.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 July 2024 |title=Watch: Mohanlal Gets Emotional On the Sets Of His Next With Tharun Moorthy |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/watch-mohanlal-gets-emotional-on-the-sets-of-his-next-with-tharun-moorthy-8958378.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203080814/https://www.news18.com/movies/watch-mohanlal-gets-emotional-on-the-sets-of-his-next-with-tharun-moorthy-8958378.html |archive-date=3 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |work=CNN-News18}}</ref> Filming was set to resume once Mohanlal completed his commitments on ''L2: Empuraan'' (2025), with approximately 20–25 days of work for ''Thudarum'' still pending.<ref name="antony-2024" /> Reports suggested that a brief second schedule would commence in the first week of August, lasting 10 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Akhila |date=28 July 2024 |title=L360: Mohanlal to resume the shooting of Tharun Moorthy's film on this date? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/l360-mohanlal-to-resume-the-shooting-of-tharun-moorthy-film-on-this-date/ca95526df1684 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202133244/https://www.ottplay.com/news/l360-mohanlal-to-resume-the-shooting-of-tharun-moorthy-film-on-this-date/ca95526df1684 |archive-date=2 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |publisher=OTT Play}}</ref> This phase concluded by the end of the month.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Akhila |date=31 August 2024 |title=Mohanlal's L360: Second schedule is wrapped up; major update soon |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlals-l360-second-schedule-is-wrapped-up-major-update-soon/baefd00b07862 |access-date=22 November 2024 |publisher=OTT Play}}</ref>
Some scenes were modified during the filming process.<ref name="j-2024" /> The final schedule started in October in Chennai. Renjith mentioned that crucial scenes were being filmed in Chennai over three days, followed by a week-long shoot in Walayar, and then in the Cumbum and Theni regions, with plans to conclude in Thodupuzha.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 October 2024 |title=L360 marks the return of Shobana; Mohanlal to play a taxi driver in Tharun's family action drama |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/l360-mohanlal-shobana-set-to-charm-audiences-in-family-action-drama-1.9981352 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202183506/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/l360-mohanlal-shobana-set-to-charm-audiences-in-family-action-drama-1.9981352 |archive-date=2 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |work=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> Moorthy added that this phase also includes filming in Ranni and Vagamon. Mohanlal joined the team in Chennai<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 October 2024 |title=Mohanlal joins the final schedule of 'L360' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-joins-the-final-schedule-of-l360/articleshow/114134387.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120014916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-joins-the-final-schedule-of-l360/articleshow/114134387.cms |archive-date=20 November 2024 |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> and was later spotted filming in Theni.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 October 2024 |title=ആ ഫാന്സ് അസോസിയേഷന് 1988 ല്; 36 വര്ഷങ്ങള്ക്കിപ്പുറം ജയപാണ്ടിക്ക് ആഗ്രഹ സാഫല്യം |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/jayapandi-a-mohanlal-fan-from-madurai-first-time-meets-his-silver-screen-idol-at-theni-location-of-l-360-slpccs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241129190423/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/jayapandi-a-mohanlal-fan-from-madurai-first-time-meets-his-silver-screen-idol-at-theni-location-of-l-360-slpccs |archive-date=29 November 2024 |access-date=22 November 2024 |work=Asianet News}}</ref> The production wrapped up in Thodupuzha on 1 November 2024,<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 November 2024 |title=It's a wrap for Mohanlal – Tharun Moorthy's 'L360' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-mohanlal-tharun-moorthys-l360/articleshow/114831530.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202152159/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-mohanlal-tharun-moorthys-l360/articleshow/114831530.cms |archive-date=2 December 2024 |access-date=22 November 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> after a total of 99 shooting days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 November 2024 |title=It's a wrap for Mohanlal – Shobana's 'L360', helmed by Tharun Moorthy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-a-wrap-for-mohanlal-shobanas-l360-helmed-by-tharun-moorthy/article68819080.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123150801/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-a-wrap-for-mohanlal-shobanas-l360-helmed-by-tharun-moorthy/article68819080.ece |archive-date=23 November 2024 |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film's title was announced later that month.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 November 2024 |title=Mohanlal's 'L360' gets official title 'Thudarum', featuring a long-awaited reunion with Shobana |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-l360-movie-title-shobana-tharun-moorthy-m-renjith-1.10059842 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110184809/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-l360-movie-title-shobana-tharun-moorthy-m-renjith-1.10059842 |archive-date=10 November 2024 |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=Mathrubhumi}}</ref>
=== Post-production === Mohanlal finished his dubbing in November 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Panikker |first=Rohit |date=20 November 2024 |title=Mohanlal Wraps Up Dubbing For Tharun Moorthy's Thudarum |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/mohanlal-wraps-up-dubbing-for-tharun-moorthys-thudarum-article-115489484 |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=Times Now}}</ref> After the death of editor Nishadh Yusuf, Shafeeque V. B. took over the editing, with both of them receiving the credits.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 November 2024 |title=Mohanlal and Tharun's film titled 'Thudarum' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Nov/09/mohanlal-and-tharuns-film-titled-thudarum |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130083213/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Nov/09/mohanlal-and-tharuns-film-titled-thudarum |archive-date=30 November 2024 |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
== Music == {{Main|Thudarum (soundtrack)}}
The film's music and background score is composed by Jakes Bejoy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2025 |title=Jakes Bejoy decodes 'Thudarum' soundscape |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Apr/29/jakes-bejoy-decodes-thudarum-soundscape |access-date=29 April 2025 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The first single titled "Kanmanipoove" was released on 21 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2025 |title=First single from Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum on the way, promo out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Feb/18/first-single-from-mohanlal-starrer-thudarum-on-the-way-promo-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250225121053/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Feb/18/first-single-from-mohanlal-starrer-thudarum-on-the-way-promo-out |archive-date=25 February 2025 |access-date=18 February 2025 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> The second single titled "Kadha Thudarum" was released on 21 March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2025 |title='Kadha Thudarum' from Thudarum is a soothing melody |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Mar/21/kadha-thudarum-from-thudarum-is-a-soothing-melody |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327190301/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Mar/21/kadha-thudarum-from-thudarum-is-a-soothing-melody |archive-date=27 March 2025 |access-date=21 March 2025 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> The soundtrack album was released through Sony Music India on 11 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-11 |title=Thudarum (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/thudarum-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1805114491 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250710151603/https://music.apple.com/in/album/thudarum-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1805114491 |archive-date=2025-07-10 |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=Apple Music}}</ref>
== Release == === Theatrical === ''Thudarum'' was first scheduled for a release in theatres on 30 January 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=29 November 2024 |title=Aashirvad Cinemas announces Mohanlal's upcoming release roster for 2025 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Nov/29/aashirvad-cinemas-announces-mohanlals-upcoming-release-roster-for-2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202025421/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Nov/29/aashirvad-cinemas-announces-mohanlals-upcoming-release-roster-for-2025 |archive-date=2 December 2024 |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=Cinema Express}}</ref> The date was then revised to 25 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishnan |first=Achu |date=2025-04-07 |title=Thudarum release date announced: Mohanlal and Shobana return in new crime drama |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thudarum-release-date-announced-mohanlal-and-shobana-return-in-new-crime-drama-8934301 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Wion |language=en}}</ref> ''Thudarum'' did receive a U/A 16+ certificate for strong bloody violence, threat, sexual abusive behavior and domestic abuse. The Telugu dub was released on the next day with the same title.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2025 |title=Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum to release in Tamil as Thodarum, release date out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/May/04/mohanlal-starrer-thudarum-to-release-in-tamil-as-thodarum-release-date-out |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> The Tamil dubbed version titled as ''Thodarum'', was released on 9 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-06 |title=Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' becomes 'Thodarum' for Tamil fans - In cinemas from May 9 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/May/06/mohanlals-thudarum-becomes-thodarum-for-tamil-fans-in-cinemas-from-may-9 |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
=== Home media === The film's digital streaming rights were acquired by JioHotstar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-26 |title=JioHotstar secures streaming rights for Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Apr/26/jiohotstar-secures-streaming-rights-for-mohanlals-thudarum |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film began streaming on JioHotstar from 30 May 2025 in Malayalam and dubbed versions of Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada languages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2025 |title=Thudarum OTT release: When and where to watch Mohanlal, Shobana's crime drama |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/thudarum-ott-release-jiohotstar-mohanlal-crime-drama-shobana-malayalam-film-2731188-2025-05-27 |access-date=27 May 2025 |website=India Today}}</ref> The satellite rights of the film is acquired by Asianet and will premiere on 5 September 2025 on occasion of Onam.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asianet Onam Premiers Are Thudarum , Empuraan, Prince and Family, Bromance and Padakkalam|url=https://www.keralatv.in/asianet-onam-premier-films-list/ |publisher=Kerala TV|date=25 August 2025|access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>
== Reception == === Critical response === ''Thudarum'' received positive reviews from critics.
Anandu Suresh of ''The Indian Express'' gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Tharun Moorthy's Mohanlal and Shobana-starrer ranks among one of the finest Indian revenge thrillers that hasn't compromised on any of its aspects, both on the creative and technical sides, while also ensuring brilliant performances".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suresh |first=Anandu |date=25 April 2025 |title=Thudarum movie review: Mohanlal, Tharun Moorthy deliver a nearly flawless revenge thriller |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thudarum-movie-review-mohanlal-delivers-a-nearly-flawless-revenge-thriller-9964517/ |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Pooja Pillai of ''Eastern Eye'' wrote that "Mohanlal returns to form in a dark, emotional ride that's winning hearts".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillai |first=Pooja |date=25 April 2025 |title='Thudarum' review round-up: Mohanlal returns to form in a dark, emotional ride that's winning hearts |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/thudarum-review-mohanlal-comeback/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250427015557/https://www.easterneye.biz/thudarum-review-mohanlal-comeback/ |archive-date=27 April 2025 |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=EasternEye}}</ref> S R Praveen of ''The Hindu'' wrote, "''Thudarum'', despite its flaws, is a finely-crafted film with the right emotional beats."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2025-04-25 |title='Thudarum' movie review: Mohanlal in top form in a fine film, with minor flaws |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thudarum-moview-review-mohanlal-shobana-malayalam-cinema-tharun-moorthy/article69490633.ece |access-date=2025-05-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Manjusha Radhakrishnan of ''Gulf News'' gave 4.5/5 and wrote, "''Thudarum'' comes together as a compelling unit not just because of Mohanlal's restrained brilliance, but also because of its dark, macabre villains."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radhakrishnan |first=Manjusha |date=2025-04-25 |title=Thudarum review: Mohanlal impresses in UAE first day first show with gripping thriller and monstrous villains |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/thudarum-review-mohanlal-impresses-in-uae-first-day-first-show-with-gripping-thriller-and-monstrous-villains-1.500105653 |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=Gulf News |language=en}}</ref>
Arjun Menon of ''Rediff'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that "''Thudarum'' is a masterpiece for adults, a serious yet self-aware piece of cinema that has something for everybody".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Arjun |date=25 April 2025 |title=Thudarum Review: Mohanlal Scores Big Time |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/thudarum-review/20250425.htm |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=Rediff}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''Hindustan Times'' gave 3.5/5 starts and wrote "A top-form Mohanlal shines in fan boy Tharun Moorthy's gripping directorial".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Latha |date=25 April 2025 |title=Thudarum movie review: A top-form Mohanlal shines in fan boy Tharun Moorthy's gripping directorial |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/thudarum-movie-review-a-top-form-mohanlal-shines-in-fan-boy-tharun-moorthys-gripping-directorial-101745582170234.html |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Vignesh Madhu of ''The New Indian Express'' gave 3.5/5 and wrote, " Some minor flaws aside, Tharun Moorthy delivers the goods with this finely-crafted film that has the right mix of emotions and high moments."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2025-04-26 |title=Thudarum Movie Review: Mohanlal returns to glorious form |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2025/Apr/26/thudarum-movie-review-mohanlal-returns-to-glorious-form |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Sanjith Sidharthan of ''OTTplay'' rated 4/5 and wrote, "When the Mohanlal-starrer lands in the suspense thriller territory, there's no holding back. The brilliant casting of Prakash Varma and Binu Pappu further elevates the film"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thudarum movie review: Tharun Moorthy's crafty, gripping thriller lets Mohanlal revel in his 'complete actor' avatar |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/thudarum-movie-review-tharun-moorthys-crafty-gripping-thriller-lets-mohanlal-revel-in-his-complete-actor-avatar/47a257dc33135 |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=ottplay.com}}</ref>
Anna Mathews of ''The Times of India'' gave 3/5 and wrote, "''Thudaram'' lacks nuance in script and acting."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thudarum Movie Review: Thudaram lacks nuance in script and acting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/thudarum/amp_movie_review/120620943.cms |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Sajin Shrijith of ''The Week'' rated 3.5/5 and wrote, " Even during the film's darkest moments, the filmmaker doesn't forget to inject us with much-welcome doses of catharsis."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Thudarum' review: Mohanlal delivers one of his most emotionally charged roles in director Tharun Moorthy's hat-trick outing- The Week |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2025/04/25/thudarum-review-mohanlal-delivers-one-of-his-most-emotionally-charged-roles-in-director-tharun-moorthys-hat-trick-outing.html |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=theweek.in}}</ref> Sanjay Ponappa of ''India Today'' gave 3.5/5 and wrote, "Mohanlal's crime drama is good mix of thrills and punches."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-25 |title=Thudarum review: Mohanlal's crime drama is good mix of thrills and punches |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/thudarum-movie-review-mohanlal-crime-drama-is-good-mix-of-thrills-and-punches-2715107-2025-04-25 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Cris of ''News Minute'' wrote, "Sticking to formula, ''Thudarum'' is a well-made film, with every department doing a clean job. Shaji Kumar's cinematography is especially important in a film that dwells, for a good part, in the depths of the woods."<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 April 2025 |title=Thudarum review: Mohanlal-Shobana film is intriguing but sticks to formula |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/thudarum-review-mohanlal-shobana-film-is-intriguing-but-sticks-to-formula}}</ref> Athulya Nambiar of ''Mid Day'' wrote, "Shobana brings quiet strength and grace matching Mohanlal's energy frame for frame while Prakash Varma makes a solid acting debut."<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2025 |title=Thudarum movie review: Mohanlal makes the rightful glorious comeback |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/thudarum-movie-review-malayalam-mohanlal-shobana-tharun-moorthy-23528065}}</ref> Princy Alexander of ''Onmanorama'' wrote, "''Thudarum'' is Moorthy's fanboy service to the actor as evident in some dialogues which also has references to Mammootty and Rajinikanth."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Thudarum' review: Tharun Moorthy delivers THE Mohanlal we all longed for |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2025/04/25/thudarum-movie-review-tharun-moorthy-mohanlal-shobana-film-peak-performance.html |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=onmanorama.com}}</ref>
=== Box office === ''Thudarum'' collected {{INR}}17.18 crore worldwide on the first day of its release, with {{INR}}5.10 crore from Kerala, ₹90 lakh from ROI{{clarify|What is ROI?|date=September 2025}} and {{INR}}11.18 crore from overseas.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 April 2025 |title=Thudarum Box Office Worldwide Day 1: Mohanlal's crime thriller off to a fantastic start, mints around Rs 16.65 crore |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-box-office-worldwide-day-1-mohanlals-crime-thriller-off-to-a-fantastic-start-mints-around-rs-16-65-crores-1384608 |access-date=26 April 2025 |work=Pinkvilla}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Correction - #Thudarum Opening Day Gross: ₹17.18Cr |url=https://x.com/ForumReelz/status/1916443826715070482?t=MeGu4eqX1pd_nf_iZPmb-w&s=19 |website=x.com}}</ref> The film went on to gross ₹69.25 crore worldwide in the first three-day weekend of its release,<ref>{{Cite web |title='Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' four-day weekend collections: Records phenomenal numbers and on track for becoming ₹200 crore grosser |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2025/09/01/lokah-chapter-1-chandra-four-day-weekend-collections-records-phenomenal-numbers-and-on-track-for-becoming-200-crore-grosser.html |access-date=2026-05-17 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref> to become the 2nd fastest Malayalam film to cross ₹50 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 April 2025 |title=Box Office: Fastest Malayalam movies to enter Rs 50 crore club worldwide; Thudarum takes 2nd spot |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/crore-club/box-office-fastest-malayalam-movies-to-enter-rs-50-crore-club-worldwide-thudarum-takes-2nd-spot-1384896 |access-date=29 April 2025 |work=Pinkvilla}}</ref> It ranked eighth on Comscore's global opening weekend (April 25{{Ndash}}27) with a gross over $7.3 million.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rankings |url=https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Rankings |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919144937/https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Rankings |archive-date=19 September 2019 |access-date=30 April 2025 |website=Comscore, Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |title='Thudarum' Among Global Top-Scoring Films: India Box Office Report |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/swetakaushal/2025/04/28/indias-thudarum-among-global-top-scoring-films/ |access-date=2025-04-30 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> In its first four-days it grossed ₹82 crore worldwide.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-05-04 |title=Thudarum Worldwide Box Office 10 Days: Mohanlal starrer surpasses Aavesham and Aadujeevitham, grosses Rs 158 crore |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-10-days-mohanlal-starrer-surpasses-aavesham-and-aadujeevitham-grosses-rs-158-crore-1385883 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250505091806/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-10-days-mohanlal-starrer-surpasses-aavesham-and-aadujeevitham-grosses-rs-158-crore-1385883 |archive-date=5 May 2025 |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref> The first 4-day Kerala gross was ₹27.20 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 April 2025 |title=Thudarum Kerala Box Office Day 4: Mohanlal starrer family drama registers BLOCKBUSTER Monday; grosses Rs 6.90 crore |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-kerala-box-office-day-4-mohanlal-starrer-family-drama-registers-blockbuster-monday-grosses-rs-6-90-crore-1384897}}</ref>
The film grossed ₹94.5 crore worldwide in 5 days of its release.<ref name=":0" /> It collected {{INR}}105.85 crore in 6 days, hence becoming the second fastest Malayalam film to cross the {{INR}}100 crore mark.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="pinkvilla-apr30">{{Cite web |last=Dixit |first=Mohit |date=30 April 2025 |title=Thudarum Worldwide Box Office: Mohanlal's family drama zooms past Rs 100 crore mark in just 6 days |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-mohanlals-family-drama-zooms-past-rs-100-crore-mark-in-just-6-days-1385207 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501023645/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-mohanlals-family-drama-zooms-past-rs-100-crore-mark-in-just-6-days-1385207 |archive-date=1 May 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025 |website=Pinkvilla}}</ref> The film collected {{INR|158.85}} crore by the second sunday (10 days) of its release, becoming the 6th Malayalam film to gross over {{INR}}150 crore.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="an04">{{Cite web |date=2025-05-04 |title='മുരുകനെ'യും വീഴ്ത്തി 'ബെന്സ്'! മലയാളത്തിലെ എക്കാലത്തെയും വലിയ ആറാമത്തെ ഹിറ്റ് ഇനി 'തുടരും' |trans-title=Thudarum beats Pulimurugan to become all time 6th hit in Malayalam crossed 150 crores |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-beats-pulimurugan-to-become-all-time-6th-hit-in-malayalam-crossed-150-crores-svqhhi |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=Asianet News}}</ref><ref name="tnie04">{{Cite web |date=2025-05-04 |title=Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum to release in Tamil as Thodarum, release date out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/May/04/mohanlal-starrer-thudarum-to-release-in-tamil-as-thodarum-release-date-out |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> In 12 days of theatrical run, the film has grossed {{INR|175.69}} crore worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-08 |title=Mohanlal eyes Rs 500 crore worldwide with combined success of blockbusters Thudarum and L2 Empuraan |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-mohanlal-eyes-rs-500-crore-worldwide-with-combined-success-of-blockbusters-thudarum-and-l2-empuraan-1386672 |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=Pinkvilla}}</ref> On its 16th day it grossed ₹3.80 crore approx in Kerala, taking its total to ₹90 crore surpassing ''2018'' (2023), emerging as the highest grosser at the Kerala box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2025 |title=Top Highest Grossing Films in Kerala: Mohanlal starrer Thudarum tops surpassing 2018 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/top-highest-grossing-films-in-kerala-mohanlal-starrer-thudarum-tops-surpassing-2018-1387084}}</ref> In 17 days of run, the film crossed {{INR|200}} crore worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thudarum Worldwide Box Office: Mohanlal starrer STORMS PAST Rs 200 crore mark in just 17 days |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-mohanlal-starrer-storms-past-rs-200-crore-mark-in-just-17-days-1387141 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250512100117/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-mohanlal-starrer-storms-past-rs-200-crore-mark-in-just-17-days-1387141 |archive-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> It became the first film to collect {{INR}}100 crore at the Kerala box office reaching the mark on its 19th day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thudarum box office collection day 19: Mohanlal film makes history by becoming 1st film to collect ₹100 crore in Kerala |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/thudarum-box-office-collection-day-19-mohanlal-film-makes-history-by-becoming-1st-film-to-collect-100-crore-in-kerala-101747202797643-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> In 24 days, the worldwide gross was ₹222 crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thudarum Worldwide Box Office: Mohanlal's latest outing scores MASSIVE Rs 222 crore in 24 days |website=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-mohanlals-latest-outing-scores-massive-rs-222-crore-in-24-days-1388676 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250523072751/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thudarum-worldwide-box-office-mohanlals-latest-outing-scores-massive-rs-222-crore-in-24-days-1388676 |archive-date=23 May 2025}}</ref> and grossed {{INR}}232 crore worldwide in 34 days.<ref name="mint">{{Cite news |title=Thudarum OTT release date: When and where to watch Malayalam blockbuster movie starring Mohanlal online |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/thudarum-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-malayalam-blockbuster-movie-starring-mohanlal-online-11748307396455.html |access-date=2025-05-27 |work=Mint}}</ref> Made on a budget of {{INR}}28 crore,<ref name="budget">{{Cite web |date=2025-05-03 |title=Thudarum box office collection day 8: Mohanlal's film earns thrice the collective revenue of Barroz and Malaikottai Vaaliban |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/thudarum-box-office-collection-day-8-mohanlals-film-earns-thrice-the-collective-revenue-of-barroz-and-malaikottai-vaaliban-9980063/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> the film grossed {{INR}}234{{En dash}}235 crore worldwide, including {{INR}}93.80 crore gross from overseas and {{INR}}141.50 crore domestic gross, in which {{INR}}118.9 crore gross is from Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-18 |title='Thudarum' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection: Here's how much Mohanlal starrer grossed overseas and in Kerala |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2025/09/18/thudarum-final-worldwide-box-office-collection-here-s-how-much-mohanlal-starrer-grossed-overseas-and-in-kerala.html |access-date=2026-05-30 |website=The Week}}</ref>
== Accolades ==
=== Malayala Puraskaram 1201 === Source:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-17 |title=ഒമ്പതാമത് മലയാള പുരസ്കാരങ്ങൾ: മോഹൻലാലിനും സിബി മലയിലിനും അഭിലാഷ് മോഹനനും അവാര്ഡ് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/malayalam-puraskaram-2025-winners-1.10839857 |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> * Best Popular Film – Tharun Moorthy, M. Renjith * Best Actor – Mohanlal * Best Newcomer – Prakash Varma * Best Editor – Nishadh Yusuf (posthumously)
=== Mazhavil Entertainment Awards === Source:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-18 |title=Mazhavil Entertainment Awards: Mohanlal wins Entertainer of the Year for 'Thudarum' |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/08/18/mazhavil-entertainment-awards-malayalam-cinema-star-studded-event.html |access-date=2025-08-20 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> * Best Film – M. Renjith * Best Director – Tharun Moorthy * Entertainer of the Year – Mohanlal * Best Negative Role – Prakash Varma * Best Stunt Director – Stunt Silva * Best On-screen Couple – Mohanlal, Shobana * Upcoming Star – Binu Pappu
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|31969600|Thudarum}}
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