Thudarum is a drama-thriller film directed by Tharun Moorthy and written by K. R. Sunil. Presented by Rejaputhra Visual Media and produced by M. Renjith, the movie was released in theaters on April 25, 2025, with a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes.
Thudarum 2025 Movie Overview
| Movie Name | Thudarum 2025 Movie |
| Original Language | Malayalam |
| Spoken Language | Hindi |
| Release Date | 1 May 2025 |
| Runtime | 2 hour and 30 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Genres | Action Thriller |
| Writer | K. R. Sunil |
| Director | Tharun Moorthy |
| Producer | M. Renjith |
| Production Co. | Rejaputhra Visual Media |
Thudarum 2025 Movie Screenshot
Thudarum 2025 Movie Star Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohanlal | Shanmugham “Benz” |
| Shobana | Lalitha, Shanmugham’s wife |
| Prakash Varma | CI / DYSP George Mathan |
| Binu Pappu | SI Benny C Kurian |
| Thomas Mathew | Pavi Shanmugham, Shanmugham’s son |
| Farhaan Faasil | CPO Sudheesh |
| Maniyanpilla Raju | Kuttychan, Shanmugham’s friend |
| Aarsha Chandini Baiju | Mary, George’s daughter |
Thudarum 2025 Movie Trailer
Thudarum 2025 Movie Review
Mohanlal as a family man is familiar territory, having delivered iconic performances like Drishyam, a film often compared to Thudarum pre-release. While both feature Mohanlal as an everyman fiercely protective of his family, Thudarum diverges in tone, performance, and execution. Unlike Drishyam’s cerebral twists, Thudarum is raw, emotionally intense, and crafted for mass appeal.
Director Tharun kicks off with a gripping five-minute sequence that hooks viewers for the two-hour ride. The title card, pairing Mohanlal’s name with a lone tusker’s silhouette, subtly hints at his character Benz (Shanmugham)’s spirit animal—an elephant, calm yet ferocious when provoked. Tharun smartly leverages Mohanlal’s charisma early on, blending playfulness with self-deprecating humor referencing his real-life persona and past films. Shobana, as Benz’s Tamil-speaking wife, shares palpable chemistry with Mohanlal, delivering a solid, if not demanding, performance.
The film shifts gears when Benz’s car is wrongfully seized by police, turning dark and intense. Jakes Bejoy’s thrilling score amplifies Benz’s emotional spiral—from carefree to shocked, guilty, and enraged. Mohanlal navigates these shifts with ease, with extended shots capturing his raw intensity, especially in a gut-wrenching washroom breakdown where he collapses in despair.
