Thudarum (soundtrack)
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| Released | 11 April 2025 | ||||
| Recorded | 2024–2025 | ||||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 22:33 | ||||
| Language | Malayalam | ||||
| Label | Sony Music India | ||||
| Producer | Jakes Bejoy | ||||
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Thudarum is the soundtrack album composed by Jakes Bejoy for the 2025 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film of the same name directed by Tharun Moorthy, starring Mohanlal. The album comprises five tracks written by B. K. Harinarayanan, Anwar Ali and Vinayak Sasikumar, with three of them being released as singles. The soundtrack was digitally released by Sony Music India on 11 April 2025.
Background
[edit]In May 2024, it was announced that Jakes Bejoy would compose the musical score for Thudarum, in his first collaboration with Mohanlal, and also reuniting with Moorthy for the second time after Operation Java (2021).[1][2] Previously, Bejoy was first announced as the composer for Mohanlal's Alone (2023) before being replaced by the band 4 Musics.[3][4] Music sittings for the film began during June 2024 and recording continued till early-April 2025.[5] Bejoy then collaborated with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra for recording the background score.[6]
In a Facebook post, Bejoy shared a college of the lead actors alongside elephant, king cobra and wolf describing the metaphorical cues in the sound. The kombu and chenda represented "Benz" Shanmugham (Mohanlal), nagapattu and dissonant violin motifs to represent the antagonist CI/ DYSP George Mathan (Prakash Varma) and wolf's howl reflected Benny (Binu Pappu). The folk song "Pemari" and the vocals represent "the cry of the mother forest herself" that tied with the film's raw and earthy themes.[7]
Release
[edit]The first single from the film "Kanmanipoove" performed by M. G. Sreekumar, was released on 21 February 2025.[8][9] It was followed by the second single "Kadha Thudarum (Timeless Bond)", a duet performed by Hariharan and Gokul Gopakumar, was released on 21 March 2025.[10][11] The soundtrack was released through Sony Music India on 11 April 2025.[12] Post release, The promo song "Kondattam" was released on 30 April 2025.[13]
The film features a remix version of yesteryear song "Shanthamee Rathriyil" from the film Johnnie Walker. Originally written by Gireesh Puthenchery, composed by S. P. Venkatesh and sung by K. J. Yesudas, the song was re-arranged by Jakes Bejoy and sung by Aravind Dileep Nair.[14] The music video was released on Nisari Chithrageetham's YouTube channel on 5 May 2025.[15]
Track listing
[edit]Original tracklist
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kanmanipoove" | B. K. Harinarayanan | M. G. Sreekumar | 5:54 |
| 2. | "Kadha Thudarum (Timeless Bond)" | B. K. Harinarayanan | Hariharan, Gokul Gopakumar | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Pemari" | Anwar Ali | Anila Rajeev | 2:02 |
| 4. | "Kadha Thudarum" (Version 2) | B. K. Harinarayanan | Hariharan | 4:21 |
| 5. | "Kanmanipoove" (Karaoke) | — | — | 5:54 |
| Total length: | 22:33 | |||
Extended version
[edit]| Thudarum (Extended Version) | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Jakes Bejoy | |||||
| Released | 21 May 2025 | ||||
| Recorded | 2024–2025 | ||||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 55:04 | ||||
| Language | Malayalam | ||||
| Label | Sony Music India | ||||
| Producer | Jakes Bejoy | ||||
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An extended version of the film's soundtrack was released through Sony Music India on 21 May 2025, coinciding Mohanlal's birthday.[16] The album features three additional songs, alongside few excerpts from the background score.[16]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kanmanipoove" | B. K. Harinarayanan | M. G. Sreekumar | 5:54 |
| 2. | "Kadha Thudarum (Timeless Bond)" | B. K. Harinarayanan | Hariharan, Gokul Gopakumar | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Kondattam" | Vinayak Sasikumar | M. G. Sreekumar, Rajalakshmy | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Anbe" | Mani Amuthavan | Govind Vasantha | 5:24 |
| 5. | "Kadha Thudarum" (Version 2) | B. K. Harinarayanan | Hariharan | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Pemari" | Anwar Ali | Anila Rajeev | 2:02 |
| 7. | "Kadha Thudarum" (Version 3) | B. K. Harinarayanan | Gokul Gopakumar | 4:21 |
| 8. | "Kaderum Komba – Jail Fight" | — | — | 2:36 |
| 9. | "Station Thooku" | — | — | 0:52 |
| 10. | "Nenje – Thudarum" | — | — | 2:12 |
| 11. | "Forest Pain" | — | — | 1:49 |
| 12. | "Karimegham – Forest Cry" | — | — | 1:35 |
| 13. | "Nenje – The Last Cry" | — | — | 0:52 |
| 14. | "Kanmanipoove" (Karaoke) | — | — | 5:54 |
| 15. | "Kadha Thudarum" (Karaoke) | — | — | 4:20 |
| 16. | "Kondattam" (Karaoke) | — | — | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 55:04 | |||
Background score
[edit]| Thudarum | |||||
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| Film score by Jakes Bejoy | |||||
| Released | 7 May 2025 | ||||
| Recorded | 2024–2025 | ||||
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| Genre | Film score | ||||
| Length | 1:15:53 | ||||
| Language | Malayalam | ||||
| Label | Sony Music India | ||||
| Producer | Jakes Bejoy | ||||
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The original background score was released through Sony Music India on 7 May 2025.[17]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Forest Pain" | 1:49 |
| 2. | "A Disturbing Find" | 0:30 |
| 3. | "Happy Space" | 1:26 |
| 4. | "World of Elephants" | 0:20 |
| 5. | "Master" | 0:26 |
| 6. | "Visitors of Mark 1" | 0:20 |
| 7. | "Happy Space Lunch Time" | 0:24 |
| 8. | "Alcoholic Weather" | 0:34 |
| 9. | "There Goes My Car" | 1:40 |
| 10. | "Parenthood" | 0:42 |
| 11. | "Benny the Wolf" | 0:24 |
| 12. | "Root of Mark 1" | 0:48 |
| 13. | "Maniyan the Culprit" | 0:34 |
| 14. | "Laali the Fraud" | 1:06 |
| 15. | "Fox on Hunt" | 0:54 |
| 16. | "The Manipulator" | 1:36 |
| 17. | "The Venomous George" | 1:16 |
| 18. | "Venomous Snake Bite" | 1:18 |
| 19. | "Soul of Thudarum" | 1:48 |
| 20. | "The Fear" | 0:54 |
| 21. | "The Weight, I Didn't Choose" | 0:36 |
| 22. | "The Bad Smell" | 0:56 |
| 23. | "Is that Maniyan?" | 0:52 |
| 24. | "Folded Truth" | 1:56 |
| 25. | "The Truth He Feared" | 1:12 |
| 26. | "Desperate Father" | 1:45 |
| 27. | "My Son" | 0:43 |
| 28. | "Daive - Wounded Father" | 2:23 |
| 29. | "Ottayan Entry" | 1:04 |
| 30. | "Wolf in Search" | 0:52 |
| Total length: | 1:15:53 | |
Reception
[edit]Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote "Jakes Bejoy once again proves that he is a music maestro, with his songs and background score elevating the movie to greater heights throughout".[18] Sia Viju of Mathrubhumi wrote "The music by Jakes Bejoy is a revelation—an emotionally attuned score that doesn’t just accompany scenes but elevates them. Every track is designed to resonate, and the background score is the beating heart of this film."[19] Rohit Panikker of Filmfare wrote "Jakes Bejoy’s music score is both stirring and restrained, heightening the emotional pulse of the film without ever overpowering the narrative."[20] Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express wrote "Jakes Bejoy also amps up his game once things turn serious, unleashing a string of thrilling scores to underline Benz's rollercoaster of emotions."[21] Arjun Menon of Rediff.com wrote "Jakes Bejoy perfectly switches with the ever-changing tonal variations of the film and keeps the action suspenseful. The score and songs fit in nicely with the everyday textures of this self-contained story world."[22]
References
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- ^ "Jakes Bejoy to compose music and background score for Mohanlal's 'L 360'". The New Indian Express. 8 May 2024. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Mohanlal-Shaji Kailas' new film titled Alone". The New Indian Express. 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 14 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Music composer Jakes Bejoy roped in for Mohanlal's 'L360', says "I am beyond thrilled "". The Times of India. 27 June 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' makers unveil BTS orchestration of soundtrack by Jakes Bejoy — 4 Reasons why the hype is getting high". The Times of India. 19 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Jakes Bejoy decodes 'Thudarum' soundscape". The New Indian Express. 29 April 2025. Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Panikker, Rohit (21 February 2025). "Mohanlal's Thudarum: First Single Kanmanipoove Is A Glimpse Into A Married Couple's Sweet Relationship". Times Now. Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (21 February 2025). "'90s Mohanlal and Shobana': Thudarum song Kanmanipoove evokes nostalgic vibes among viewers". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 20 March 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (21 March 2025). "'Kadha Thudarum' from Thudarum is a soothing melody". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 March 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Panikker, Rohit (21 March 2025). "Mohanlal's Thudarum: New Single Kadha Thudarum Is A Sweet Melody On Moving Ahead Through Bittersweet Moments". Times Now. Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Thudarum (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 11 April 2025. Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ P, Divya (30 April 2025). "Mohanlal's Thudarum crosses Rs 100 Cr at box office, team celebrates with Kondattam song". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 1 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ "ഷൺമുഖനെക്കൊണ്ട് ജോർജ് സാർ ഡാൻസ് കളിപ്പിച്ചപ്പോൾ...; 'ശാന്തമീ രാത്രിയിൽ' വീഡിയോ എത്തി". Mathrubhumi. 5 May 2025. Archived from the original on 13 June 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Chithrageetham, Nisari (5 May 2025). Shanthamee Rathriyil Video | Thudarum | Mohanlal,Prakash Varma,Jakes Bejoy,Tharun Moorthy, MRenjith (Video) (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 14 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Thudarum (Extended Version) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". Apple Music. 21 May 2025. Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Thudarum (Original Background Score)". Apple Music. 7 May 2025. Archived from the original on 14 May 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Suresh, Anandu (25 April 2025). "Thudarum movie review: Mohanlal, Tharun Moorthy deliver a nearly flawless revenge thriller". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Viju, Sia (25 April 2025). "Thudarum review: Not just a winner—but an emotional rollercoaster that thrills, moves, mesmerises". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 30 April 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Panikker, Rohit (27 April 2025). "Thudarum Movie Review: Mohanlal And Shobana Bring Quiet Power To Tharun Moorthy's Stirring Drama". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 1 May 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (26 April 2025). "Thudarum Movie Review: Mohanlal returns to glorious form". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 May 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Menon, Arjun (25 April 2025). "Thudarum Review: Mohanlal Scores Big Time". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 23 May 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.