Will Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' Opt For OTT Release Or Theatrical Debut?

Film aficionados are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of superstar  Mohanlal‘s landmark 360th film, ‘Thudarum‘.  As the countdown begins to the purported January 30 release date, uncertainty envelops the film’s distribution strategy leaving everyone to ponder whether ‘Thudarum‘ will premiere on OTT platforms or make a splash on the silver screen.

Helmed by Tharun Moorthy and produced by Renjith under the Rajaputra Films banner, ‘Thudarum‘ marks Mohanlal’s 56th collaboration with Shobana, generating tremendous buzz among Mohanlal fans.

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However, the dearth of updates from the film’s team has now raised questions with fans taking to social media to query the director about the release plans.

The film’s production team has been tight-lipped about the release strategy and is reportedly planning to be a potential OTT release. According to reports, the producers are indeed exploring OTT release deals, but not sure.

“In the past, OTT agreements provided producers with a significant upfront payment, easing the financial burden of theatrical releases. However, OTT platforms are now adopting a wait-and-watch approach, waiting to see how films perform in theatres before committing, which has disrupted the traditional funding model,” explained a source to IANS.

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It was said that Thudarum would be released on January 30th, 2025, now the uncertainty surrounding ‘Thudarum’s’ release strategy has reached stupefaction.

However, the film promises to be a complete family entertainer, blending action, comedy, and emotion in equal measure. The star actor Mohanlal shared the first poster of Thudarum on social media accounts a few months back.

The expectations are quite high as this marks the first collaboration of Mohanlal with Tharun Moorthy who is best known for the critically acclaimed films Operation Java and Saudi Vellakka.

The highlight of the film is that the much-awaited iconic duo is reuniting in the film after 15 15-year gaps. This marks a special milestone not only for the actors but also for Malayalam cinema. Both iconic actors were in the last scene of the action flick Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded which was released in the year 2009.