Will Empuraan’s controversy affect Mohanlal and Shobana’s Thudarum ?

Will Empuraan’s controversy affect Mohanlal and Shobana’s Thudarum ?

Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan has made enough history and headlines for multiple reasons. Things didn't really go well with the film but now everyone's eyeing his next biggie—Thudarum, a crime romance starring Shobana.

The question is, will it take the wave of success of L2, or will it be a casualty of sky-high expectations?

Thudarum is a much-awaited reunion of Malayalam cinema's most well-loved on-screen duo—Mohanlal and Shobana—following a long gap of almost 16 years, their previous full-fledged movie together being as long ago as the year 2009, namely Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded.

The capable director of this film venture is Tharun Moorthy, who skillfully blends various genres into a gripping narrative with elements of crime, romance, and family drama,

highlighting another thrilling experience that promises to hold audiences spellbound in a manner no less spectacular than the immensely successful Drishyam series.

The trailer, which came out with L2: Empuraan, generated some excitement, but the release of the movie itself was delayed from January 30, 2025, to some unknown point in the future. Is this a smart move or bad luck?

Will the Success of L2 Spread—and Harm—Thudarum?

L2's super success can guarantee Mohanlal to be on top of popularity now, which can guarantee Thudarum a good opening. But there is a catch: if the movie does not live up to expectations, the reaction can be bitter.

Greatest Challenge: Staying Ahead of the Expectations

Audiences are already drawing parallels between Thudarum and the blockbuster Drishyam, and the reunion of the beloved actors Mohanlal and Shobhana only heightened anticipation about this new film.

If the screenplay is boring and does not include interesting parts, the film could be easily skipped despite having a star cast.

Now, we have excitement, memories, and a leading star in her prime. But will it be enough? Or will it turn out to be yet another overblown movie? What's your opinion?