Mohanlal’s Thudarum Takes OTT By Storm: A Masterclass In Acting Leaves Fans Spellbound
After taking the box office by storm, Thudarum, the Malayalam crime thriller directed by Tharun Moorthy, has now made a thunderous debut on OTT.
Streaming exclusively on JioHotstar from May 30, 2025, the film has reignited conversations around Mohanlal’s unmatched performance, hailed as one of his finest in recent years.
The film, which stars Mohanlal and Shobana in lead roles, along with a robust supporting cast including Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Binu Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Aarsha Chandini Baiju and others, has already created history by becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. And now, it’s bringing that cinematic excellence straight into living rooms worldwide.
At the center of Thudarum is Mohanlal’s character Shanmugham, a quiet and humble former stuntman-turned-taxi driver in Pathanamthitta, whose life is turned upside down when his beloved car becomes entangled in a high-stakes police investigation. What follows is a riveting story of resilience, loss, and truth.
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While the film’s suspenseful plot and direction have earned high praise, it’s Mohanlal’s emotionally charged performance that has truly left a mark.
One scene in particular, now widely shared and lauded across social media, shows Mohanlal silently breaking down in a bathroom after the death of his son, a scene portrayed with such organic intensity and emotional depth that it’s being regarded as a “national award-worthy moment” for fans.
Mohanlal embodies the quiet pain of a father’s grief, using his expressions, silences, and body language to devastating effect. Fans have praised how “Lalettan” doesn’t just act the scene but lives through it, giving a performance that is both heartbreaking and deeply human.
Now streaming on JioHotstar, Thudarum has found an even broader audience. The digital release has allowed fans to revisit the movie and dissect every nuance of Mohanlal’s performance.
Viewers are appreciating subtle scenes that may have gone unnoticed in the theater, praising the actor’s effortless transformation into Shanmugham and his powerful chemistry with Shobana, their first major collaboration in years.
Social media is buzzing with clips, reels, and reactions, especially highlighting key emotional scenes and Mohanlal’s immersive acting.
Just watched Thudarum — and wow, Mohanlal is on a whole other level.
This might be his best performance since Drishyam.
The emotion, the subtlety, the sheer screen presence… goosebumps throughout.
He doesn’t act, he becomes the character.🔥#Thudarum pic.twitter.com/GocWGmvQMh— Krishna ☕️👨🏻💻 (@Kr1shnaa) May 31, 2025
Not Only Just An Imotional Scene Just Look At Mohanlal Acting He Just Nailed It 💔
How Hard Is It To Filim An Entire Scene In One Shot ?
– #Mohanlal OG🙏#Thudarum pic.twitter.com/O8kYic7eo8
— Abiram (@_abiram17) May 30, 2025
Released in theaters on April 25, 2025, Thudarum opened to an explosive ₹5 crore on Day 1 and soon became the first Malayalam film to cross ₹100 crore in Kerala alone, amassing ₹116 crore in the state.
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Globally, the film has made over ₹232.25 crore, placing it behind only Manjummel Boys and L2: Empuraan in the all-time Malayalam box office rankings.
The OTT release further cements Thudarum as a complete entertainment package one that delivers thrill, heart, and cinematic brilliance in equal measure.
For those who missed the theatrical run or wish to relive the magic, Thudarum is now streaming on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
