Thudakkam (2026)
Thudakkam is a Malayalam family drama with a streak of suspense and action, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who co-wrote it with Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal. Vismaya Mohanlal plays Meenu, a young woman whose close bond with her father Ravi Balachandran (Sai Kumar), a village officer, forms the emotional core of the story; her mother (Chippy Renjith) dies while Meenu is still young. Mohanlal appears in a cameo as her martial arts master, and Ashish Joe Antony plays Jithu, a contract killer with a menacing edge. Manoj K. Jayan plays CI Satheesh Kumar, with Bobby Kurian, K. B. Ganesh Kumar and Jaffar Idukki in supporting roles. The story unfolds in small-town Kerala. The film is Vismaya Mohanlal's acting debut. Antony Perumbavoor produced it under Aashirvad Cinemas, with music by Jakes Bejoy and editing by Chaman Chakko, and it was shot in Kuttikkanam, Kochi, Bengaluru and Coimbatore between November 2025 and February 2026. Thudakkam released in theatres in August 2026 and began streaming on JioHotstar in September 2026.
- Release date
- 7 Aug 2026
- Directed by
- Jude Anthany Joseph
- Starring
- Mohanlal, Ashish Joe Antony, Sai Kumar, Manoj K Jayan
- Music
- Jakes Bejoy
- Produced by
- Aashirvad Cinemas
- Language
- Malayalam
- Genre
- Drama, Action
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Certificate
- U/A 16+
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar
Thudakkam Cast
Mohanlalas Meenu's martial arts master (cameo)- Ashish Joe Antonyas Jithu
- Sai Kumaras Ravi Balachandran
Manoj K Jayanas CI Satheesh Kumar- Chippy Renjithas Meenu's mother
- Bobby Kurianas Esthappan
- K. B. Ganesh Kumaras Mahadevan
- Kottayam Rameshas Joseph Mash
- Jaya Kurupas Mary Teacher
- Essa Maria Edisonas Chinnu
Jaffer Idukkias SCPO Vijayan- Adithya Lakshmias Priya
- Miya George
- T. G. Ravi
Crew
- Director
- Jude Anthany Joseph
- Writer
- Jude Anthany Joseph, Akhil Krishna, Linish Nellikkal
- Producer
- Antony Perumbavoor
- Music
- Jakes Bejoy
- Cinematography
- Jomon T. John, Akhil George
- Editing
- Chaman Chakko
Release dates & where to watch
- Theatrical release
- 7 Aug 2026
- Streaming on JioHotstar
- 18 Sept 2026
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Sequels, remakes and trivia
Shot in: Bengaluru, Kuttikkanam, Kochi, Coimbatore
Thudakkam: frequently asked questions
When was Thudakkam released?
Thudakkam was released in theatres on 7 August 2026.
Who directed Thudakkam?
Thudakkam is directed by Jude Anthany Joseph.
Who is in the cast of Thudakkam?
Thudakkam stars Mohanlal, Ashish Joe Antony, Sai Kumar, Manoj K Jayan, Chippy Renjith and Bobby Kurian, among others.
Who composed the music for Thudakkam?
The music of Thudakkam is composed by Jakes Bejoy.
Where can I watch Thudakkam online?
Thudakkam is streaming on JioHotstar from 18 September 2026.
Where was Thudakkam shot?
Thudakkam was filmed in Bengaluru, Kuttikkanam, Kochi and Coimbatore.
What is the runtime of Thudakkam?
Thudakkam runs for 2 hours 17 minutes.