Thudakkam, the Malayalam action-survival thriller that marks the acting debut of Mohanlal’s daughter Vismaya Mohanlal, has officially locked in its digital streaming premiere. Following its successful theatrical release on August 7, 2026, the film will be available for streaming on JioHotstar starting September 18, 2026.
To reach a wider audience, JioHotstar will release the movie in its original Malayalam language, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Plot and Character Overview
The story follows Meenu (played by Vismaya Mohanlal), an ambitious young woman who manages a local martial arts institute while preparing for a bank examination and living with her physically challenged father, Ravi (played by Sai Kumar). Her ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when a cold-blooded criminal begins stalking and harassing her. Using her martial arts training, Meenu decides to stand her ground and fight back.
Cast Highlights
- Vismaya Mohanlal as Meenu (Lead Role)
- Aashish Joe Antony (son of producer Antony Perumbavoor) as the main villain
- Mohanlal in a special cameo appearance as Meenu’s martial arts master, featuring a crowd-pleasing action sequence
- Sai Kumar as Ravi (Meenu’s father)
- Supporting Cast: Bobby Kurian, Manoj K. Jayan, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Miya George, Chippy Renjith, Kottayam Ramesh, and Jaffar Idukki
Key Technical & Production Details
- Director: Jude Anthany Joseph (his first directorial effort after the blockbuster 2018)
- Writers: Jude Anthany Joseph, Akhil Krishna, and Linish Nellikkal
- Producer: Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas (marking the production company’s 37th film)
- Cinematography: Akhil George and Jomon T. John (with Sudeep Elamon serving as additional Director of Photography)
- Editor: Chaman Chakko
- Music Composer: Jakes Bejoy
- Action Choreographers: Yannick Ben and Stunt Silva
- Production Designer: Santhosh Raman
- Sound Designer: Vishnu Govind
- Costume Designer: Arun Manohar
- Visual Effects (VFX): Mindstein Studios and Trilok