Thudakkam

Thudakkam (2026)
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJude Anthany Joseph
Screenplay byJude Anthany Joseph
Akhil Krishna
Linish Nellikkal
Story byLinish Nellikkal
Produced byAntony Perumbavoor
Starring
CinematographyJomon T. John
Akhil George
Additional cinematography:
Sudeep Elamon
Edited byChaman Chakko
Music byJakes Bejoy
Production
company
Distributed byAashirvad Cinemas
Release date
  • 7 August 2026 (2026-08-07)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Box office₹45 crore


Thudakkam (transl. Beginning) is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language martial arts drama 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. The film stars Vismaya Mohanlal, Ashish Joe Antony, Bobby Kurian, Sai Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Miya George, Chippy Renjith, Kottayam Ramesh, and Jaffar Idukki alongside Mohanlal in a special cameo appearance. The music was composed by Jakes Bejoy, with cinematography by Jomon T. John and editing by Chaman Chakko.

The film was officially launched with a pooja ceremony on 30 October 2025. Principal photography began on 17 November 2025 and was completed on 20 February 2026. The film was shot in locations including Bengaluru, Kuttikkanam and Kochi. Released on August 7, the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences and went on to became a commercial success.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced in 2025, with Antony Perumbavoor producing through Aashirvad Cinemas. The screenplay was written by Jude Anthany Joseph along with Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal. The film was officially launched with a pooja ceremony on 30 October 2025 in Kochi, attended by members of the cast and crew.

Filming

Principal photography began on 17 November 2025. The film was shot in locations including Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kuttikkanam and Kochi. Cinematography was handled by Jomon T. John, with editing by Chaman Chakko and music composed by Jakes Bejoy. Filming concluded on 20 February 2026.

Marketing

The marketing of Thudakkam began with the release of the first-look poster on 12 January 2026. Further promotional updates related to the film were released in the following months ahead of its scheduled release.

Music

The music and original background score for Thudakkam are composed by Jakes Bejoy.

Release

Thudakkam released on 7 August 2026, during the Onam festival season. The film was distributed by Aashirvad Cinemas.

Home Media

The film’s post-theatrical streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar. The film premiered on 18 September 2026.

References

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