‘Thudakkam’ - Vismaya Mohanlal’s Much-Awaited Beginning

Some film titles become meaningful only after the story begins. ‘Thudakkam’, which means Beginning, carries a special significance for Malayalam cinema as it marks the much-awaited acting debut of Vismaya Mohanlal.

Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the filmmaker of 2018: Everyone Is A Hero, Thudakkam hit theatres on August 7, 2026, amid considerable anticipation. The film brings together Vismaya, Mohanlal and an ensemble cast, making it one of the notable Malayalam releases of the year.

For Vismaya, however, the film is more than a new release. It is the first step in her journey as an actor. Being the daughter of superstar Mohanlal naturally brings enormous expectations, but Thudakkam gives her an opportunity to create an identity of her own on the big screen.

The film also marks Jude Anthany Joseph’s return after the phenomenal success of 2018. The director has once again chosen a subject that combines emotion, suspense and action, while keeping several aspects of the story away from the audience before its release.

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Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the Aashirvad Cinemas banner, the film features a strong technical team, with Jomon T. John handling cinematography, Jakes Bejoy composing the music and Chaman Chakko editing the film.

The presence of Mohanlal has added another layer of curiosity to the film, while the spotlight remains firmly on Vismaya and her first performance.

The initial theatrical response has been encouraging, with reports indicating that the film crossed ₹26 crore worldwide within its first four days.

Ultimately, Thudakkam is not just another Malayalam film release. For Vismaya Mohanlal, it is the beginning of a new journey, one that audiences will be watching with both curiosity and expectation.

A new actor has arrived. And her ‘Thudakkam’ has begun.