Thudarum (2025)
Thudarum is a Malayalam drama thriller directed by Tharun Moorthy and written by K. R. Sunil. Shanmugham, known as Benz (Mohanlal), is a former stuntman who now drives a taxi in Perunad and treasures his Ambassador car. He lends it to friends of his son, who damage it, and leaves it with a mechanic before travelling to Chennai. In his absence, the police seize the car after it is used for drug smuggling. Back in Perunad, two officers make Benz drive them and then pressure him into getting rid of a body in a remote forest. Shobana plays Lalitha Shanmugham, Benz's wife, reuniting with Mohanlal on screen after 15 years. Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Irshad, Binu Pappu and Shebin Benson are also in the cast. Rejaputhra Visual Media is the banner, Jakes Bejoy composed the music and Shaji Kumar handled the cinematography. Editor Nishadh Yusuf died during post-production, and Shafeeque V. B. completed the edit. Made under the working title L360, it released in April 2025 and streams on JioHotstar.
- Release date
- 25 Apr 2025
- Directed by
- Tharun Moorthy
- Starring
- Mohanlal, Shobana, Prakash Varma, Binu Pappu
- Music
- Jakes Bejoy
- Produced by
- Rejaputhra Visual Media
- Language
- Malayalam
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Certificate
- U/A
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar
- Box office
- ₹235.38 Cr worldwide
- Also known as
- തുടരും · L360 · Thodarum
Thudarum Cast
Mohanlalas Shanmughan (Benz)
Shobanaas Lalitha- Prakash Varmaas DySP George Mathan
Binu Pappuas SI Benny- Farhaan Faasil
- Thomas Mathew
- Maniyanpilla Raju
- Irshad Ali
- Aarsha Chandini Baiju
- Krishna Praba
Crew
- Director
- Tharun Moorthy
- Writer
- Tharun Moorthy (Screenplay), K. R. Sunil (Story and screenplay)
- Producer
- M. Renjith
- Music
- Jakes Bejoy
- Cinematography
- Shaji Kumar
- Editing
- Nishadh Yusuf, Shafeeque V. B.
Thudarum Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | Kerala | India gross | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 10* | 4 May 2025 | |||
| Day 23* | 17 May 2025 | 200 | ||
| Day 35* | 29 May 2025 | 118.9 | ||
| Day 60* | 23 Jun 2025 | 141.58 | 235.38 | |
| Total | 118.9 | 235.38 | ||
Figures in ₹ crore. * Early estimate. India, Kerala and lifetime figures are Sacnilk trade-tracker estimates (confirmed on its Thudarum pages); the Rs 200 cr worldwide milestone is a press-reported figure not yet confirmed.
Release dates & where to watch
- Theatrical release
- 25 Apr 2025
- AP / Telangana · Telugu
- 26 Apr 2025 · Telugu-dubbed version
- Tamil Nadu · Tamil
- 9 May 2025 · Tamil dub titled Thodarum
- Streaming on JioHotstar
- 30 May 2025
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Thudarum Trailers & Videos
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Sequels, remakes and trivia
Shot in: Ranni, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Thudarum: frequently asked questions
When was Thudarum released?
Thudarum was released in theatres on 25 April 2025.
Who directed Thudarum?
Thudarum is directed by Tharun Moorthy.
Who is in the cast of Thudarum?
Thudarum stars Mohanlal, Shobana, Prakash Varma, Binu Pappu, Farhaan Faasil and Thomas Mathew, among others.
Who composed the music for Thudarum?
The music of Thudarum is composed by Jakes Bejoy.
Where can I watch Thudarum online?
Thudarum is streaming on JioHotstar from 30 May 2025.
What is the box office collection of Thudarum?
Thudarum has collected ₹235.38 Cr worldwide, including ₹118.9 Cr in Kerala, based on the figures in our tracker.
Where was Thudarum shot?
Thudarum was filmed in Ranni, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
What is the runtime of Thudarum?
Thudarum runs for 2 hours 46 minutes.