Thudarum OTT release delayed as Mohanlal’s crime thriller continues box office dominance?

Malayalam blockbuster's bullish box office run has propelled makers to push OTT release

Last updated: May 23, 2025 | 09:13

Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor

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Mohanlal and Shobana in Thudarum

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Dubai: Mohanlal’s gripping crime thriller Thudarum is proving to be a box office juggernaut, prompting a delay in its much-awaited OTT release.

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Originally expected to stream after the typical four-week theatrical window, the film’s continued success has led the makers to push back its digital debut, according to a report by 123 Telugu. An official announcement on the new OTT release date is still awaited.

Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum released on April 25, 2025, and features Mohanlal in the lead, alongside Prakash Varma, Thomas Mathew, and Shobana.

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The Malayalam-language film follows the story of Shanmugham, affectionately called ‘Benz’ after his cherished black Ambassador Mark 1 car. A former stunt assistant turned taxi driver, Benz finds his quiet life upended when his car becomes central to a police investigation in the tranquil town of Pathanamthitta.

Box Office Success
Thudarum has maintained a strong grip on the box office since its release 26 days ago.

As Thudarum continues to draw audiences to cinemas, fans may need to wait a little longer for its digital premiere — a rare feat in today’s streaming-driven landscape.

Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment Editor

Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.