Thudarum Movie Review
25 Apr 2025
Thudarum movie review: what critics say (14)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 7 of 12 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the performances, the visuals and the script.
Overall, 'Thudarum' is undoubtedly a vintage Mohanlal show. It is also Tharun Moorthy's fanboy service to the actor as evident in some dialogues where the superstar gets to appreciate his real-life persona in the film, which also…
Read the full reviewWith Thudarum, Tharun Murthy rises to the occasion and delivers a Mohanlal film that fans of the Malayalam film superstar have been desperately waiting
Read the full reviewJakes Bejoy’s music elevates the scenes, making a real impact in the storytelling. Shaji Kumar’s cinematography is excellent and it is perfectly coordinated with the edits by Shafeeque VB and Nishadh Yusuf.
Read the full reviewVerdict: Akka is a stylish, performance-driven crime drama that uses a matriarchal world to question the mechanics of power and privilege.
Read the full review‘Thudarum’ returns to fans of the actor in all his myriad shades, from the playful to the emotional, in a role which is closer in spirit to the “Mohanlal of the past”
Read the full reviewHe features Mohanlal in a role that has a good character arc with emotional depth and is highly relatable. The end result is Thudarum which gives Mohanlal the room to display the actor in him which we all so love.
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What we know
A taxi driver finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after his car is confiscated by a corrupt police officer.
Cast and crew
MohanlalShanmughan
ShobanaLalitha Shanmughan
Prakash VarmaCI George Mathan
Maniyanpilla RajuKuttichan
Farhaan FaasilCPO Sudheesh
Binu PappuSI Benny
Arsha BaijuMary
IrshadShaji
Thomas MathewPavi Shanmughan
Krishna PrabhaSeema
Abin BinoManiyanWhere to watch in India
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5 answersIs Thudarum worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.3 out of 5, with 11 of 12 critics recommending it.
When did Thudarum release?
25 Apr 2025.
Who is in the cast of Thudarum?
Mohanlal, Shobana, Prakash Varma, Maniyanpilla Raju, Farhaan Faasil, Binu Pappu, Arsha Baiju, Irshad.
Who directs Thudarum?
Tharun Moorthy.
What do critics say about Thudarum?
14 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.3 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.