Thudakkam
Upcoming Indian Malayalam-language film
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Thudakkam (transl. Beginning) is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who also wrote the screenplay with Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas.[2] The film stars Vismaya Mohanlal, Mohanlal, Ashish Joe Antony, Bobby Kurian, Sai Kumar, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, Miya George, and Jaffar Idukki.[3] The music was composed by Jakes Bejoy,[4] with cinematography by Jomon T. John and editing by Chaman Chakko.[5]
Akhil Krishna
Linish Nellikkal
| Thudakkam | |
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| Directed by | Jude Anthany Joseph |
| Screenplay by | Jude Anthany Joseph Akhil Krishna Linish Nellikkal |
| Story by | Linish Nellikkal |
| Produced by | Antony Perumbavoor |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Jomon T. John Akhil George Additional cinematography: Sudeep Elamon |
| Edited by | Chaman Chakko |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Aashirvad Cinemas |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film was officially launched with a pooja ceremony on 30 October 2025.[6][7] Principal photography began on 17 November 2025 and was completed on 20 February 2026.[8] The film was shot in locations including Bengaluru, Kuttikkanam and Kochi.[9] The film was released on 7th August 2026 [10] to mixed reviews from critics.
Cast
- Vismaya Mohanlal[11] as Meenu
- Mohanlal[12]
- Ashish Joe Antony
- Bobby Kurian
- Sai Kumar
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar
- Manoj K. Jayan
- Miya George
- Chippy Renjith
- Jaffar Idukki
- T. G. Ravi
- Gibin Gopinath
- Sijoy Varghese
- Dinesh Prabhakar
- Kottayam Ramesh
- Pauly Valsan
- Nilja K Baby
- Sivadas Kannur
- Jaya Kurup
- Gilu Jose
- Antony perumbavoor
Production
Development
The film was announced in 2025, with Antony Perumbavoor producing through Aashirvad Cinemas.[2] The screenplay was written by Jude Anthany Joseph along with Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal.[3] The film was officially launched with a pooja ceremony on 30 October 2025 in Kochi, attended by members of the cast and crew.[13]
Filming
Principal photography began on 17 November 2025. The film was shot in locations including Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kuttikkanam and Kochi.[14] Cinematography was handled by Jomon T. John, with editing by Chaman Chakko and music composed by Jakes Bejoy.[15] Filming concluded on 20 February 2026.[5]
Marketing
Music
The music and original background score for Thudakkam are composed by Jakes Bejoy.[15]
Release
Thudakkam is scheduled to be released on August 7, 2026, during the Onam festival season. The film will be distributed by Aashirvad Cinemas.[18]
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