Thudakkam (Eng: Beginning) is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language martial arts drama film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who also wrote the screenplay with Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal.
It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. The film stars Vismaya Mohanlal, Ashish Joe Antony, Bobby Kurian, Sai Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Miya George, Chippy Renjith, Kottayam Ramesh, and Jaffar Idukki alongside Mohanlal in a special cameo appearance.
The music was composed by Jakes Bejoy, with cinematography by Jomon T. John and editing by Chaman Chakko.
Directed by – Jude Anthany Joseph
Screenplay by – Jude Anthany Joseph, Akhil Krishna & Linish Nellikkal
Story by – Linish Nellikkal
Produced by – Antony Perumbavoor
Starring – Vismaya Mohanlal, Mohanlal, Ashish Joe Antony
Cinematography – Jomon T. John & Akhil George
Edited by – Chaman Chakko
Music by – Jakes Bejoy
Production – Aashirvad Cinemas
Distributed by – Aashirvad Cinemas
Release date – 7 August 2026
Running time – 137 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
