section_path: Reception/Critical response
section_name: Critical response
paragraph_text: Critical response
  
  Thudarum received positive reviews from critics.
  
  Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Tharun Moorthy's Mohanlal and Shobana-starrer ranks among one of the finest Indian revenge thrillers that hasn't compromised on any of its aspects, both on the creative and technical sides, while also ensuring brilliant performances". Pooja Pillai of Eastern Eye wrote that "Mohanlal returns to form in a dark, emotional ride that's winning hearts". S R Praveen of The Hindu wrote, " Thudarum, despite its flaws, is a finely-crafted film with the right emotional beats." Manjusha Radhakrishnan of Gulf News gave 4.5/5 and wrote, " Thudarum comes together as a compelling unit not just because of Mohanlal's restrained brilliance, but also because of its dark, macabre villains."
  
  Arjun Menon of Rediff gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that " Thudarum is a masterpiece for adults, a serious yet self-aware piece of cinema that has something for everybody". Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times gave 3.5/5 starts and wrote "A top-form Mohanlal shines in fan boy Tharun Moorthy's gripping directorial". Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express gave 3.5/5 and wrote, " Some minor flaws aside, Tharun Moorthy delivers the goods with this finely-crafted film that has the right mix of emotions and high moments." Sanjith Sidharthan of OTTplay rated 4/5 and wrote, "When the Mohanlal-starrer lands in the suspense thriller territory, there's no holding back. The brilliant casting of Prakash Varma and Binu Pappu further elevates the film"
  
  Anna Mathews of The Times of India gave 3/5 and wrote, " Thudaram lacks nuance in script and acting." Sajin Shrijith of The Week rated 3.5/5 and wrote, " Even during the film's darkest moments, the filmmaker doesn't forget to inject us with much-welcome doses of catharsis." Sanjay Ponappa of India Today gave 3.5/5 and wrote, "Mohanlal's crime drama is good mix of thrills and punches." Cris of News Minute wrote, "Sticking to formula, Thudarum is a well-made film, with every department doing a clean job. Shaji Kumar's cinematography is especially important in a film that dwells, for a good part, in the depths of the woods." Athulya Nambiar of Mid Day wrote, "Shobana brings quiet strength and grace matching Mohanlal's energy frame for frame while Prakash Varma makes a solid acting debut." Princy Alexander of OnManorama wrote, " Thudarum is Moorthy's fanboy service to the actor as evident in some dialogues which also has references to Mammootty and Rajinikanth."
  
  Thudarum received positive reviews from critics.
  
  Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Tharun Moorthy's Mohanlal and Shobana-starrer ranks among one of the finest Indian revenge thrillers that hasn't compromised on any of its aspects, both on the creative and technical sides, while also ensuring brilliant performances". Pooja Pillai of Eastern Eye wrote that "Mohanlal returns to form in a dark, emotional ride that's winning hearts". S R Praveen of The Hindu wrote, " Thudarum, despite its flaws, is a finely-crafted film with the right emotional beats." Manjusha Radhakrishnan of Gulf News gave 4.5/5 and wrote, " Thudarum comes together as a compelling unit not just because of Mohanlal's restrained brilliance, but also because of its dark, macabre villains."
  
  Arjun Menon of Rediff gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that " Thudarum is a masterpiece for adults, a serious yet self-aware piece of cinema that has something for everybody". Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times gave 3.5/5 starts and wrote "A top-form Mohanlal shines in fan boy Tharun Moorthy's gripping directorial". Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express gave 3.5/5 and wrote, " Some minor flaws aside, Tharun Moorthy delivers the goods with this finely-crafted film that has the right mix of emotions and high moments." Sanjith Sidharthan of OTTplay rated 4/5 and wrote, "When the Mohanlal-starrer lands in the suspense thriller territory, there's no holding back. The brilliant casting of Prakash Varma and Binu Pappu further elevates the film"
  
  Anna Mathews of The Times of India gave 3/5 and wrote, " Thudaram lacks nuance in script and acting." Sajin Shrijith of The Week rated 3.5/5 and wrote, " Even during the film's darkest moments, the filmmaker doesn't forget to inject us with much-welcome doses of catharsis." Sanjay Ponappa of India Today gave 3.5/5 and wrote, "Mohanlal's crime drama is good mix of thrills and punches." Cris of News Minute wrote, "Sticking to formula, Thudarum is a well-made film, with every department doing a clean job. Shaji Kumar's cinematography is especially important in a film that dwells, for a good part, in the depths of the woods." Athulya Nambiar of Mid Day wrote, "Shobana brings quiet strength and grace matching Mohanlal's energy frame for frame while Prakash Varma makes a solid acting debut." Princy Alexander of OnManorama wrote, " Thudarum is Moorthy's fanboy service to the actor as evident in some dialogues which also has references to Mammootty and Rajinikanth."