Thudarum, a Malayalam crime drama featuring Mohanlal and Shobana, hit theatres today, April 25, 2025. Directed by Tharun Moorthy and co-written with K. R. Sunil, the film brings together a strong cast that includes Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, and Aarsha Chandini Baiju.
The film is produced by M. Renjith under the Rejaputhra Visual Media banner and features an original score by Jakes Bejoy. Filming took place over 99 days between April and November 2024.
Advance booking Thudarum
According to industry tracker What The Fuss, Thudarum has had an impressive advance booking performance, earning Rs 2.33 crore from 1,186 tracked shows and selling over 1.39 lakh tickets ahead of release. The strong pre-release buzz suggests a promising opening at the box office.
Occupancy rate of Thudarum
According to Industry tracker Sacnilk, on Day 1, Thudarum saw strong occupancy in theatres across various show timings. The morning shows recorded an occupancy of 48.77%, while the afternoon shows followed closely at 48.07%. However, there was no occupancy for the evening and night shows at the time of reporting.
Thudaum Movie Plot
Set in the peaceful hill town of Ranni in Pathanamthitta, Thudarum follows Shanmughan, a humble taxi driver who shares an emotional bond with his old Ambassador car. To him, it’s more than just a vehicle—it’s family. The film unfolds as Shanmughan faces life’s challenges, revealing the lengths he’ll go to protect what he values most.
Thudarum Cast & Crew
- Mohanlal as Shanmughan
- Shobana as Lalitha
- Supporting roles: Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Farhaan Faasil, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Thomas Mathew, Krishna Prabha, Prakash Varma, and Aravind.