ThudakkamBox Office Collection: India & Worldwide

Release

Friday, 7 August 2026

Language

Malayalam

Genre

Action

Runtime

2h 0m

Certificate

UA16+

<p><strong>Thudakkam</strong> (<em>Beginning</em>) is a Malayalam-language action thriller directed by <strong>Jude Anthany Joseph</strong> (<em>Om Shanti Oshana</em>). Produced by <strong>Antony Perumbavoor</strong> under <strong>Aashirvad Cinemas</strong>, the film released in theatres on <strong>August 7, 2026</strong>. It serves as the high-profile feature acting debut of <strong>Vismaya Mohanlal</strong>, with a special cameo by her father, <strong>Mohanlal</strong>.</p> <h3>Plot &amp; Story</h3> <p>The narrative combines a missing-person investigation with home-invasion action, centred on female empowerment and self-defence.</p> <ul><li><strong>The Protagonist:</strong> Meenu (Vismaya Mohanlal) lives a quiet life in rural Kerala with her father, Village Officer Ravi Balachandran (Sai Kumar). Trained in martial arts, she teaches self-defence to local young women.</li><li><strong>The Escalation:</strong> Her peaceful existence is disrupted after her father's official duties clash with local land mafias and corrupt political figures. Soon after, she is targeted by a ruthless contract killer, Jithu (Ashish Joe Antony).</li><li><strong>The Siege:</strong> When dangerous intruders invade her home, Meenu must rely on her martial arts expertise, spatial awareness and raw resilience to defend her family and survive.</li></ul> <h3>Star Cast</h3> <ul><li><strong>Vismaya Mohanlal</strong> as <em>Meenu</em> — a physical performance anchored by real martial arts and stunt work.</li><li><strong>Mohanlal</strong> — an extended special cameo as Meenu's martial arts mentor, in pivotal motivational sequences.</li><li><strong>Ashish Joe Antony</strong> as <em>Jithu</em> — the relentless hitman antagonist.</li><li><strong>Sai Kumar</strong> as <em>Ravi Balachandran</em> — Meenu's protective father.</li><li><strong>Supporting ensemble:</strong> Manoj K. Jayan (CI Satheesh Kumar), K. B. Ganesh Kumar (Mahadevan), Bobby Kurian, Chippy Renjith, Jaffar Idukki and Miya George.</li></ul> <h3>Technical &amp; Trade Profile</h3> <ul><li><strong>Crew:</strong> Written by Jude Anthany Joseph, Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal. Music and score by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography by Jomon T. John and Akhil George, editing by Chaman Chakko.</li><li><strong>Runtime &amp; certification:</strong> 2 hours 17 minutes (137 mins), UA 16+ for intense action and themes of violence.</li></ul>