Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' selected for the IFFI: 'Thank you for this incredible recognition'
Kerala, Nov 7
Mollywood superstar Mohanlal said, "Thank you for this incredible recognition" as his action thriller "Thudarum" gets officially selected for the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Tharun Moorthy's directorial has been selected at the prestigious film festival in the 'Indian Panorama' category.
Sharing the exciting news with the netizens, Mohanlal penned on his official X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle, "Honoured and delighted to share that #Thudarum is an official selection at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the Indian Panorama category. Thank you for this incredible recognition (red heart emoji) (sic)."
Previously, Mohanlal penned a heartfelt gratitude note for all the love showered on "Thudarum".
The 'Drishyam' actor shared, "I’m deeply moved and truly humbled by the love and heartfelt response for #Thudarum. Each message and every word of appreciation has touched me in ways I can’t fully express (sic)."
"Thank you for opening your hearts to this story, for seeing its soul, and for embracing it with such grace. This gratitude is not mine alone. It belongs to every single person who walked this journey with me, giving their love, effort, and spirit to every frame. To Renjith M, Tharun Moorthy, KR Sunil, Shobhana, Binu Pappu, Prakash Varma, Shaji Kumar, Jakes Bejoy and our extraordinary team — your artistry and passion made Thudarum what it is," Mohanlal added.
The 'L2' actor further revealed that "Thudarum" was made with care, purpose, and above all, truth.
"To see it resonate so deeply is more than a reward. It is a true blessing. With all my heart, thank you. with love and gratitude always," the post concluded.
Released on April 25 this year, "Thudarum" created Kerala box office history, minting more than Rs 100 crore in just Kerala.
The project enjoys the music composed by Jakes Bejoy, camera work by Shaji Kumar, and editing by Shafeeque V B and Nishadh Yusuf.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Watched Thudarum in theater and it was mind-blowing! Mohanlal's performance was top-notch as always. Great to see Malayalam cinema getting international recognition. Hope this opens more doors for regional cinema at global platforms.
While I'm happy for the recognition, I felt the second half could have been tighter. Still, Mohanlal's screen presence is unmatched. Congratulations to the team!
As someone who recently discovered Malayalam cinema, I'm amazed by the quality of storytelling. Thudarum was brilliant! The technical aspects - especially the cinematography and background score - were world class. More power to Indian regional cinema!
Complete team effort! From Tharun Moorthy's direction to Jakes Bejoy's music and Shaji Kumar's camera work - everyone delivered their best. The 100 crore collection in Kerala alone shows how much people loved this film. Well deserved IFFI selection! 🙌
Mohanlal's humility even after achieving so much is inspiring. His gratitude note shows why he's loved by millions. Thudarum proved that commercial cinema can have soul and substance. Waiting for more such quality films from Mollywood!
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