슬롯사이트˜Thudarum슬롯사이트� Movie Review: Mohanlal Gets Fantastic Showcase of His Brilliance in Tharun Moorthy슬롯사이트™s Gripping Fan-Tribute Thriller (LatestLY Exclusive)

Thudarum Movie Review: I슬롯사이트™m not always a fan of movies that feel like a director슬롯사이트™s fanboy tribute to a superstar. We슬롯사이트™ve seen how B Unnikrishnan burnt his hands - and more - making Aarattu, a fan-worship piece for Mohanlal. But Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy, is a different beast. It may well be a fanboy tribute, but it슬롯사이트™s backed by a captivating screenplay, tight direction, and a superstar performer used brilliantly by the filmmaker.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천There슬롯사이트™s a stretch in the second half that doesn슬롯사이트™t quite live up to the high bar the film sets for itself - and I still rank it below Moorthy슬롯사이트™s previous two films (Operation Java had a smarter screenplay and Saudi Vellaka is more emotionally resonant) - but Thudarum is undeniably compelling in what it sets out to achieve.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천슬롯사이트˜Thudarum슬롯사이트� Movie Review: Mohanlal 슬롯사이트˜The Complete Actor슬롯사이트� Is Back, Critics Laud Tharun Moorthy슬롯사이트™s Film Co-Starring Shobana.

Shanmugham (Mohanlal) is a former movie stuntman now working as a cab driver. He cherishes his old Ambassador car, treating it with almost sacred reverence - much to the mockery of his family and friends, who call him 'Benz.'

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His family includes his Tamilian wife Lalitha (Shobana), a college-going son, and a younger daughter. Trouble arrives when his beloved car is confiscated by the police over a seemingly trivial matter. Just as he슬롯사이트™s about to get it back - after plenty of pleading and bureaucratic runaround - something dark and drastic happens.

'Thudarum' Movie Review - Not the Movie You슬롯사이트™re Expecting

If you walked into Thudarum expecting a feel-good family drama based on its misleading trailer, prepare to be gobsmacked. Even if you heard Mohanlal likening it to Drishyam in pre-release interviews, the film still finds ways to surprise you.

Yes, Moorthy and co-writer슬롯 머신 사이트 추천KR Sunil borrow heavily from the Drishyam blueprint. After a gripping prologue involving a landslide and a chilling (yet unseen) discovery by firemen, the film switches gears into a heartwarming, family-friendly vibe. I especially loved the opening credits sequence that reveals Shanmugham슬롯사이트™s life and family through still photographs.

There슬롯사이트™s a definite Drishyam vibe in how this initial stretch is presented - think Georgekutty슬롯사이트™s peaceful family life before the storm - but here, Shanmugham슬롯사이트™s obsessive love for his car takes centre stage. Moorthy goes full fanboy, peppering the film with references to Lalettan슬롯사이트™s past films and real-life nods, including the trolled lines from Odiyan and Marakkar, which are hilariously resurrected in a single scene.

'Thudarum' Movie Review - Pop Culture and a Promising Set-Up

Like many recent films, Thudarum plays with meta references, dipping into meme culture and Instagram reels. There슬롯사이트™s some fun banter, a delightful cameo from Premalu슬롯사이트™s Sangeeth Prathap, and the beautiful "Kanmanipoove"슬롯 머신 사이트 추천track that sets the tone before the storm hits.

The plot thickens when a smug sub-inspector, Benny (Binu Pappu), takes hold of Shanmugham슬롯사이트™s car and refuses to let go.

It슬롯사이트™s with the introduction of the main antagonist that Thudarum shifts to another gear. Ad man Prakash Varma makes a terrific acting debut as a seemingly genial cop - almost too friendly to be true. His unsettling cheerfulness hints at something more sinister, and Varma ends up stealing several scenes, towering over even Mohanlal in the early going.

He reminded me of a modern-day Narendra Shetty - perhaps even a twisted reflection of Drishyam슬롯사이트™s Georgekutty, sharing not just a name, but possibly a crime. The entire stretch from his introduction to the shocking revelation in the jungle just before the interval is utterly riveting.

'Thudarum' Movie Review - Psychological Turmoil to Revenge Drama

The second half thankfully maintains the momentum. It focuses first on Shanmugham슬롯사이트™s psychological breakdown and then begins layering in twists. I found the film슬롯사이트™s big reveal somewhat predictable, despite its efforts to keep us guessing. This is where Thudarum evolves from a psychological thriller into a revenge drama.

There are standout moments - particularly when Mohanlal the actor gets to shine, even while his mass appeal is cleverly retained. I also loved how the rain becomes a narrative and emotional device, both amplifying the drama and triggering plot turns.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천슬롯사이트˜Thudaram슬롯사이트� Is a Violent Movie? Mohanlal-Shobana슬롯사이트™s Malayalam Film Gets Surprisingly Strong Rating From British Censor Board 슬롯사이트� Find Out Why!

Moorthy may not have been seen as a 'mass' filmmaker before, but he proves the genre is well within his grasp. He gives fans clap-worthy moments without succumbing to excessive fan service - a restraint I appreciated.

'Thudarum' Movie Review - Where the Film Wobbles

I only wish that same restraint had extended into the final act. Thudarum sticks to the Drishyam슬롯 머신 사이트 추천blueprint but pivots it towards something closer to Pulimurugan. If Georgekutty was all brains, Shanmugham is about brawn. Those expecting a cerebral showdown might be disappointed by the hero슬롯사이트™s more physical and direct approach to vengeance.

Once the film enters full revenge mode, the pacing and screenplay falter. There are extended police torture scenes that feel excessive - even disturbing - and the violence is unusually intense for a Mohanlal film. A scene hints that Shanmugham might be psychotic, but this thread is left underexplored.

There슬롯사이트™s a police station fight that슬롯 머신 사이트 추천has슬롯 머신 사이트 추천some over-editing, but it슬롯사이트™s still enjoyable for fans thanks to well-timed slo-mo and appealing posturing for the hero.

By the time all the cards are on the table, the film falls into a predictable groove. Some flashbacks are unnecessarily repeated, spoon-feeding the audience. The emotional climax also leans into melodrama, but the groundwork isn슬롯사이트™t strong enough to earn it. If you feel moved, it슬롯사이트™s likely due to Mohanlal슬롯사이트™s performance more than the script.

'Thudarum' Movie Review -슬롯 머신 사이트 추천The Complete Actor슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Returns

What ultimately holds Thudarum together - through both its peaks and stumbles - is Mohanlal슬롯사이트™s powerhouse performance. Few filmmakers today tap into the full range of his abilities. The Drishyam saga is a rare example, and while Malaikottai Vaaliban may be divisive, it too showcased his dramatic prowess. Thudarum joins that elite group.

Whether he슬롯사이트™s playing the loving dad, the tortured soul, or the vengeance-fuelled juggernaut, Mohanlal pulls off each transition with grace and impact.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천And honestly, who else can go from everyday man to unstoppable force so effortlessly? The film ends with the words 슬롯사이트œMohanlal슬롯사이트� Thudarum" -슬롯 머신 사이트 추천a mic-drop moment clearly aimed at the haters, though will there be any after this one?

'Thudarum' Movie Review -슬롯 머신 사이트 추천 Supporting Cast and Technical Craft

Shobana, sadly, is underused. Her presence feels more like a nostalgic callback to her iconic pairings with Mohanlal. She슬롯사이트™s solid in the first half but has little to do later on, beyond enduring some tough scenes. Still, she delivers some killer stares.

Prakash Varma슬롯사이트™s debut is outstanding, and Binu Pappu makes for a fittingly menacing foil. The rest of the ensemble - Thomas Mathew, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Irshad, and Aarsha Chandini Baiju - do their parts well.

On the technical side, Thudarum is impressive. Shaji Kumar's cinematography shines, especially in the night sequences and the forest scenes, which feature some elegant overhead shots. Jakes Bejoy슬롯사이트™s music and background score elevate the film, blending folk elements into the thriller segments with finesse.

'Thudarum' Movie Review - Final Thoughts

Thudarum may borrow from the past, but it carves out its own space - thrilling, brutal, occasionally in need of editing, but always watchable. This isn슬롯사이트™t just another Mohanlal vehicle - it gives the actor room to shine in all his glory, reminding us why he슬롯사이트™s still one of the finest we have. When the film roars, it roars with purpose. When it stumbles, it still lands on its feet - thanks, in large part, to a lead performance that anchors everything.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Tharun Moorthy may have stepped into fanboy territory, but he슬롯사이트™s done it with intention, craft, and a keen sense of how to balance star power with substance.

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