Thudarum Review: Mohanlal Shines, Fans Call It ‘Drishyam Ka Baap’
Mohanlal’s latest film Thudarum hit theatres on April 25 and opened to a roaring response. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the movie saw fans rushing to cinemas on its release day and later flooding the internet with glowing reviews. Audiences praised Mohanlal’s powerful performance, with many saying the film deeply resonated with them. Several cinephiles even drew comparisons between Thudarum and Mohanlal’s blockbuster Drishyam, calling it a fitting addition to his legacy.
Reviewing the film, a user wrote on X, “Thudarum Liked the movie Than that Mohanlal wowed and satisfied us again after a while. Than the movie thats what that mattered and stood out A normal content made brilliantly by OG fanboy Tharun Prakash Varma as George Mathan And Binu pappu (sic).”
Another appreciated Mohanlal’s performance, film’s music and technical elements as he penned, “DRISHYAM KA BAAP!!! No review coz no words JUST MIND F*CK!!!! Performer Mohanlal Peaked. Music Peaked. Technical side Peaked. Tharuneyyy deiii actually who tf are you??”
An individual joined in to share his reaction, calling Mohanlal’s latest release a beautiful film. His post read, “Mohanlal as an actor god mode. One of the beautiful movies, which we missed in lalettan carrier in the last many years. Tharun’s Best direction and very good screenplay, overall a very good movie.”
In response to the overwhelming response, Mohanlal expressed gratitude to fans and viewers via an elaborate note on X. Pouring his heart out, the actor penned, “I’m deeply moved and truly humbled by the love and heartfelt response for Thudarum. Each message and every word of appreciation has touched me in ways I can’t fully express. Thank you for opening your hearts to this story, for seeing its soul, and for embracing it with such grace.”
Thudarum marks the reunion of the iconic duo of Mohanlal and Shobana after their film, Mambazhakaalam, which was released in 2004. It follows the life of a family man navigating challenges after his beloved car gets caught up in a legal mess. The film also features Prakash Varma alongside Binu Pappu, Farhaan Faasil, Thomas Mathew and the legendary Bharathiraja.