Thudarum OTT Rights: Mohanlal Film's Streaming Deal Reportedly Sealed For Big Sum With This Platform

Thudarum OTT Rights: Thudarum, a Malayalam crime drama starring Mohanlal and Shobana, was released on April 25, 2025. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, with a screenplay co-written by Tharun and K. R. Sunil, the film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, and Aarsha Chandini Baiju. Produced by M. Renjith under the Rejaputhra Visual Media banner, the movie features an original score by Jakes Bejoy. Shot over 99 days from April to November 2024, the initial reviews for Thudarum have been positive.

In related news, the film's OTT rights have reportedly been sold for a significant sum, with Jio Hotstar having secured the streaming rights, as per the latest report from Indian Express Malayalam. However, an official confirmation from the makers about the digital rights is still awaited.

Thudarum Synopsis

In the serene hill town of Ranni, Pathanamthitta, Shanmughan leads a modest life as a taxi driver, deeply attached to his aging Ambassador car. While it may appear as just an old vehicle to others, to him, it's a cherished member of his family. His life is marked by numerous challenges, reflecting the lengths he is willing to go to for something so precious to him.

Thudarum Cast and Crew

Thudarum stars Mohanlal as Shanmughan and Shobana as Lalitha, with a talented supporting cast including Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Farhaan Faasil, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Thomas Mathew, Krishna Prabha, Prakash Varma, and Aravind.

The film is produced by M. Renjith under the Rejaputhra Visual Media banner and directed by Tharun Moorthy, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside K. R. Sunil. Cinematography is handled by Shaji Kumar, and the editing team includes Shafeeque VB and Nishadh Yusuf. Jakes Bejoy composed the music and background score, with Vishnu Govind responsible for audiography. Avantika Renjith is the executive producer, while Dixon Poduthas serves as production controller. The production design is by Gokul Das, costumes by Sameera Saneesh, and makeup by Pattanam Rasheed. Binu Pappu is the co-director, with Prakash K Madhu as the chief associate director. Mahesh Bhuvanend edited the trailer, Amal C Sadhar captured the stills, and Yellowtooths handled the design work.