Thenmavin Kombathu returned to theatres worldwide on October 8, 2026. The 1994 film is back in a restored 4K version, 32 years after its first release.
Mohanlal and Shobana lead the film. Priyadarshan wrote and directed it.
Mohanlal's favourite Priyadarshan film
Mohanlal spoke about the film in a video shared ahead of the re-release. He said it is his favourite among all his films with Priyadarshan.
He also said the film still entertains with its visuals, songs and comedy.
Watch the re-release trailer
Matinee Now, the company behind the restoration, posted the trailer on September 30. It had 266,837 views when we checked at 7.25 pm IST on October 13.
Why it matters
Re-releases have become a steady trend in Malayalam cinema. They let younger viewers see older hits on a big screen for the first time.
Thenmavin Kombathu is a strong fit. Its look and music were central to its success.
It won National Film Awards for KV Anand's cinematography and Sabu Cyril's production design. It also won five Kerala State Film Awards.
About the film
Set in a village, the film mixes romance and comedy. Mohanlal plays Manikyan and Shobana plays Karthumbi.
Nedumudi Venu plays Sreekrishnan Thampuran.
The songs by Berny-Ignatius, with lyrics by Gireesh Puthenchery, remain popular. A theatre screen and new sound mix suit them well.
Key details
Re-release: October 8, 2026, worldwide, in 4K
Original release: 1994
Writer and director: Priyadarshan
Leads: Mohanlal, Shobana, Nedumudi Venu
Cast: Sreenivasan, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, KPAC Lalitha, Sukumari, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Sankaradi, Geetha Vijayan, Sonia
Producer: N Gopalakrishnan (Prasidhi Creations, Surya Cine Arts)
Songs: Berny-Ignatius, lyrics by Gireesh Puthenchery
Background score: SP Venkatesh
Cinematography: KV Anand
Restoration: Matinee Now
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