Mohanlal and Shobana's 'Thudarum' Set for Theatrical Release on April 25, 2025
The upcoming Malayalam film Thudarum, starring superstar Mohanlal and acclaimed actress Shobana, is officially slated for a grand theatrical release on April 25, 2025. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the film blends elements of emotional family drama and crime, and marks the celebrated reunion of Mohanlal and Shobana on screen after years.
The release date was announced by Mohanlal himself on April 7, 2025, through a striking new poster shared on his social media platforms. Alongside the poster, he wrote, “You’ve heard the whispers. You’ve felt our arrival. It’s time to drive it home. Thudarum arrives on April 25th.”
You’ve heard the whispers.
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 7, 2025
You’ve felt our arrival.
It’s time to drive it home.
Thudarum arrives on April 25th#ThudarumOnApril25
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The ensemble cast includes Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, among others, promising a strong supporting lineup.
Produced by M. Renjith under the banner of Rejaputhra Visual Media, Thudarum features a screenplay co-written by director Tharun Moorthy and K.R. Sunil. Shaji Kumar handles cinematography, while the musical score is composed by Jakes Bejoy.
At the heart of the film is the character Shanmugham, portrayed by Mohanlal — a cab driver with an intense attachment to his car — and his wife Lalitha, played by Shobana. The trailer evokes a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic Malayalam cinema, layered with suspense and mystery surrounding the vehicle central to the story.