Jyothika was first alternative for Mohanlal’s Thudarum earlier than Shobana, says director

When ‘Thudarum’ was introduced because the on-screen reunion of Mohanlal and Shobana after 20 years, it immediately sparked nostalgia and pleasure amongst Malayalam cinema followers. However director Tharun Moorthy not too long ago revealed that actor Jyothika was first approached for the function of Lalitha earlier than Shobana got here on board.

In a latest interview with Pink FM, Tharun mentioned, “Shobana was all the time on our thoughts for Lalitha. However we weren’t certain find out how to get in contact together with her. So we started exploring alternate options. We have been on the lookout for somebody who hadn’t acted with Mohanlal earlier than. That’s once we considered Jyothika.”

Sharing his expertise of narrating the script, the director mentioned, “Jyothika and Suriya have been very excited after I narrated the story, however her dates clashed with a deliberate household world tour.” Not desirous to push her into the mission, Tharun finally determined to contact Shobana, who had all the time been their supreme alternative.

Speaking about Shobana’s response, Tharun mentioned, “That query stored lingering in my thoughts: Wouldn’t Mohanlal and Shobana be the mixture that Malayali viewers need to watch? We determined to contact Shobana, and she or he was additionally inquisitive about coming again to motion pictures. She mentioned if the script and house have been proper, and if I made her really feel comfy, then she would do the movie.”

The ensuing casting brings Mohanlal and Shobana again collectively after their final full-length collaboration in ‘Mambazhakkalam’ (2004). The duo additionally shared display screen house within the iconic ‘Manichitrathazhu’ (1993), ‘Minnaram’ (1994), and ‘Pavithram’ (1994).

Opposite to hypothesis, ‘Thudarum’ will not be against the law thriller. In an interview, Tharun clarified that it’s a grounded household drama. The story is impressed by a real-life incident involving a person named Sunil.

The movie additionally stars Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, and Irshad Ali. It’s written by KR Sunil, with music composed by Jakes Bejoy, and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Rejaputhra Launch. ‘Thudarum’ is ready to launch in theatres on April 25.