Vismaya Mohanlal and Jude Anthany Joseph Team Up for Aashirvad Cinemas’ 37th Production
The release date of Thudakkam, the much-awaited debut film of Vismaya Mohanlal, has officially been announced. Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the movie will hit theatres worldwide on 7 August 2026 as a major Onam release.
Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, Thudakkam marks the production house’s 37th film and introduces Vismaya Mohanlal to Malayalam cinema in a lead role. The announcement has generated significant excitement among movie lovers, especially as the film arrives during the highly competitive Onam season.
📌 Thudakkam Movie Quick Info
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Thudakkam |
| Release Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genre | Yet to be Revealed |
| Director | Jude Anthany Joseph |
| Producer | Antony Perumbavoor |
| Banner | Aashirvad Cinemas |
| Written By | Linish Nellikkal, Akhil Krishna, Jude Anthany Joseph |
| Music | Jakes Bejoy |
| Cinematography | Jomon T. John |
| Editing | Chaman Chacko |
🎭 Thudakkam Cast
The film features a talented ensemble cast led by Vismaya Mohanlal.
| Cast |
|---|
| Vismaya Mohanlal |
| Aashish Joe Antony |
| Aravind Sadasivam |
| Mohanlal (Special Appearance) |
| Gibin Gopinath |
| Saikumar |
| KB Ganesh Kumar |
| Jaffer Idukki |
| Bobby Kurian |
One of the biggest attractions of the film is the special appearance by Mohanlal, which is expected to be a major highlight for fans.
🎬 Crew Behind Thudakkam
| Department | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Jude Anthany Joseph |
| Producer | Antony Perumbavoor |
| Writers | Linish Nellikkal, Akhil Krishna, Jude Anthany Joseph |
| Music Director | Jakes Bejoy |
| Cinematographer | Jomon T. John |
| Editor | Chaman Chacko |
| Production Designer | Santosh Raman |
| Makeup | Jitesh Poya |
| Costume Designer | Arun Manohar |
| Chief Associate Director | Sylaxra Abraham |
| Finance Controller | Manoharan K. Payyannur |
| Production Executives | Vinod Shekhar, Sreekuttan |
| Production Controller | Biju Thomas |
🎉 Malayalam Onam 2026 Releases
The 2026 Onam season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting festival periods for Malayalam cinema, with multiple star-studded releases already confirmed.
🎬 I’m Game
Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game is scheduled to release on 20 August 2026, one week ahead of Thudakkam.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | I’m Game |
| Release Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Director | Nahas Hidayath |
| Production | Wayfarer Films |
| Producers | Dulquer Salmaan, Jom Varghese |
| Writers | Shahabas Rasheed, Aadarsh Sukumaran |
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kayadu Lohar, Kathir, Parth Tiwari, Samyuktha Viswanathan and others.
The film is regarded as one of the biggest projects in Dulquer Salmaan’s career and marks the next directorial venture of RDX fame Nahas Hidayath.
🎬 Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Another highly anticipated Onam release is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, directed by Gireesh AD, who previously delivered the blockbuster hit Premalu.
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan, Vinay Forrt, Suresh Krishna, Bindu Panicker, Srinda and others.
The film is expected to be one of the major family entertainers of the festive season.
📅 Onam 2026 Malayalam Movie Line-Up
| Movie | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Thudakkam | 7 August 2026 |
| Unmadham | 7 August 2026 |
| I’m Game | 20 August 2026 |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Onam Season 2026 |
What Makes Thudakkam Special?
✅ Vismaya Mohanlal’s acting debut
✅ Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph
✅ Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas
✅ Mohanlal in a special appearance
✅ Festival release during the Onam season
✅ Music composed by Jakes Bejoy
Conclusion
With Thudakkam officially scheduled for release on 7 August 2026, Malayalam cinema audiences have another exciting film to look forward to during the Onam season. The combination of Vismaya Mohanlal’s debut, Jude Anthany Joseph’s direction, and Aashirvad Cinemas’ production makes the film one of the most talked-about upcoming Malayalam releases of the year.
Meanwhile, Mohanlal fans can also look forward to his expected return as the host of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, which is likely to stream on JioHotstar and telecast on Asianet later this year.
