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Thudarum OTT Release: When and where to watch Mohanlal’s crime thriller film as it crosses Rs 200 crore mark globally

Thudarum OTT Release: When and where to watch Mohanlal’s crime thriller film as it crosses Rs 200 crore mark globally

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Thudarum is a Malayalam crime thriller that hit the big screens on April 25, 2025. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the film turned out to be a mega blockbuster, grossing around Rs 225 crore worldwide. While fans had long been waiting for an update on its OTT release, it is finally here. When and where to watch Thudarum Thudarum will start streaming on JioHotstar from May 30, 2025. The announcement post on the OTT giant’s X account read, “Thudarum will be streaming from 30 May only on JioHotstar.” Check out the official announcement of Thudarum OTT release below: Official trailer and plot of Thudarum The story of Thudarum revolves around Shanmugham, also known as Benz. He enjoys a simple life as a taxi driver. Once a stuntman, he quit films after losing his friend Anbu in a tragic accident. Benz’s world revolves around his wife Lalitha, their two children, and his cherished Ambassador car.  But everything changes when his car gets seized after being used unknowingly in a drug smuggling case. In a shocking twist, the …

Meet actor who directed ads with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone; is now going toe-to-toe with Mohanlal in Thudarum

Meet actor who directed ads with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone; is now going toe-to-toe with Mohanlal in Thudarum

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Tharun Moorthy’s recent release Thuduram, starring Mohanlal and Sobhana in the lead roles, features a new actor as the antagonist. Prakash Varma made his acting debut this Friday after a long and illustrious career as an ad man who directed advertisements with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma and even Vodafone’s famous ZooZoos. Know all about him. (Also Read: Thudarum movie review: A top-form Mohanlal shines in fan boy Tharun Moorthy’s gripping directorial) Prakash Varma plays the antagonist George in Mohanlal-starrer Thudaram in his acting debut. Who is Prakash Varma? Prakash Varma founded Nirvana Films with his wife, Sneha Iype, in 2001. He hails from a Malayali family, and his ad firm is based in Bengaluru. Before that, he worked with Malayalam filmmaker Viji Thampi and ad filmmaker VK Varma. Prakash has directed campaigns for top brands such as Bisleri, KitKat, iPhone, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Vodafone over the years. He has also made tourism ads for Kerala and Dubai that garnered attention. In 2009, Michael Bay’s advertisement film production house, The Institute, also …

Meet debutant villain Prakash Varma from Mohanlal’s Thudarum and creator behind ZooZoo ads

Meet debutant villain Prakash Varma from Mohanlal’s Thudarum and creator behind ZooZoo ads

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Tharun Moorthy’s Thudarum is performing well in theaters. The film has received positive feedback for its unique story and strong performances. While fans were impressed by the screen presence of Mohanlal and Shobana, another actor stole the limelight. After watching the film, viewers were left wondering who played George. His performance, which matched the leading cast, particularly stood out as the villain. For those still wondering, he is Prakash Varma. Meet Prakash Varma Prakash Varma is a well-known ad filmmaker and the creative mind behind some of India’s most iconic advertisements. He is best remembered for the ZooZoo commercials and the “boy and puppy” campaign for some telecom services.  Prakash is also the founder of Nirvana Films, a leading production company based in Bengaluru. Before founding the company in 2001 with his wife Sneha Ipe, he worked under renowned Malayalam filmmaker Viji Thampi.  He later joined ad filmmaker V.K. Varma before launching his own company. Nirvana Films became known for producing some of India’s most popular ads, including those for top brands Amazon Prime. Prakash’s …

Who is Prakash Varma, the debut actor who gave Mohanlal a run for his money in Tharun Moorthy’s Thudarum? | Malayalam News

Who is Prakash Varma, the debut actor who gave Mohanlal a run for his money in Tharun Moorthy’s Thudarum? | Malayalam News

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The first time we see CI George Mathan (Prakash Varma) on screen, we wouldn’t expect him to have such importance in the narrative ahead. He initially comes across as just a do-gooder supporting character who is unlikely to have much screen time. But as Thudarum unfolds, we slowly witness George unmasking his true monstrous self and revealing himself as the cold-blooded, ruthless and vicious villain. But as the movie draws to a close, one question lingers in the minds of the audience: who is this Prakash Varma, whose spectacular performance contributed significantly to the mesmerising appeal of director Tharun Moorthy’s Thudarum? Despite him delivering such a brilliant job, why can’t we seem to recall his previous performances or even him as a person? Well, that’s because this was his debut movie. Shocking, right? But it’s true. However, he is not a newbie in the creative domain but is one of India’s most celebrated ad filmmakers, renowned for his iconic Vodafone commercials featuring the Zoozoos. He has also crafted advertisement films for Incredible India, Cadbury and …