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When danger strikes, a young woman fights to survive through courage and determination.

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Thudakkam movie review: what critics say (13)

What critics say Critics are divided: 1 of 13 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 2 gave it 2 or less. Praised: the action, the emotion and the script. Criticised: the action.

2.5of 5
NowRunning · K. R. Rejeesh

Thudakkam is a predictable thriller that offers Vismaya Mohanlal a safe and reasonably effective debut, with her strongest moments coming in the film's action sequences.

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3of 5
NDTV · Latha Srinivasan

Thudakkam is an engaging watch because Jude Anthany Joseph knows how to package a film with tension, emotion and action to keep the audience invested in it.

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3.5of 5
VocalMedia · Parwinder Singh

For a debut performance, she handles the demanding action sequences confidently.

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2of 5
The Week · Nanditha Anand

Despite a few sensitive moments and strong supporting performances, Jude Anthany Joseph's film ultimately fails to make a lasting impression.

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2.5of 5
Rediff · Sreeju Sudhakaran

Thudakkam gives Vismaya Mohanlal a physically demanding debut where her fighting skills land the punches, even if her acting doesn't.

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2of 5
The Indian Express · Anandu Suresh

Vismaya Mohanlal makes a solid debut in the Jude Anthany Joseph directorial, but shoddy writing holds the action drama back from reaching its full potential.

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3of 5
The Times of India · Gopika Is

Vismaya impresses in Jude's thriller, despite a tonal shift.

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2.5of 5
New Indian Express · Vignesh Madhu

Thudakkam Movie Review: With Thudakkam, Jude Anthany Joseph manages a specifically designed launch vehicle for the two youngsters, but plays it too safe with a template-driven approach

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3of 5
India Today · T Maruthi Acharya

Vismaya Mohanlal makes a confident acting debut with Thudakkam.

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3of 5
Deccan Herald · Arjun Ramachandran

Vismaya Mohanlal makes a strong debut in Malayalam action thriller Thudakkam with intense fight sequences and a compelling message on women's self-defence.

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3of 5
Filmfare · Rohit Panikker

Thudakkam doesn't quite rise above the familiar beats of the survival thriller, but it remains an engaging watch.

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3of 5
Gulf News · Manjusha Radhakrishnan

Thudakkam review: A gripping Malayalam survival thriller where nepo kids Vismaya Mohanlal and Ashish deliver raw, compelling turns in a story of hunted women.

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2.5of 5
Koimoi · Athulya Nambiar

Vismaya Mohanlal’s Thudakkam has a relevant messaging. Howere, the film stays unidimensional and does not look beyond it- movie review here.

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How the Critic Score moved

After Koimoi: 2.50After Deccan Herald: 2.75After Filmfare: 2.83After Gulf News: 2.88After India Today: 2.90After The Times of India: 2.92After New Indian Express: 2.86After Rediff: 2.81After The Indian Express: 2.72After The Week: 2.65After VocalMedia: 2.73After NDTV: 2.75After NowRunning: 2.732.52.7

It has climbed from 2.5 after the first review to 2.7 after 13, in the order we added them. Tap a dot on a computer to see which review moved it.

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Day-wise India net starts on 7 Aug 2026. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.

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Is Thudakkam worth watching?

Critics rate it mixed: 2.7 out of 5, with 7 of 13 critics recommending it.

When did Thudakkam release?

7 Aug 2026.

Who is in the cast of Thudakkam?

Vismaya Mohanlal, Saikumar, Mohanlal, Aashish Joe Antony, Gibin Gopinath, Bobby Kurian, Kottayam Ramesh, Jaya Kurup.

Who directs Thudakkam?

Jude Anthany Joseph.

What do critics say about Thudakkam?

13 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.7 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.