"Brother, our film is doing well": Mohanlal’s ‘Thudarum’ director Tharun Moorthy remembers late editor Nishad Yusuf

As ‘Thudarum’, the Mohanlal-starrer directed by Tharun Moorthy, continues its successful run in theatres, the filmmaker has taken a moment to remember the late editor Nishad Yusuf, who had worked on the film before his untimely demise. Nishad was found dead in his flat at Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, in October last year, sending shockwaves through the Malayalam film industry.“Brother..Our film is doing well”Sharing a heartfelt Instagram post, Tharun Moorthy wrote, “Brother.. Our film is doing well. People are talking a lot about your work. #nishadyusuf.” His emotional note reflects the deep bond and creative collaboration they shared.Nishad also played a role in ‘Thudarum’Nishad had completed editing a significant portion of ‘Thudarum’, while the remaining parts were edited by Shafique V B following his passing. In a moving tribute, Nishad even appears in a scene in the film — a moment now cherished all the more by the cast and crew. ‘Thudarum’ shines at the box officeAccording to the Sacnilk website, ‘Thudarum’ has collected Rs 79.74 crores from India in just 13 days. The movie has crossed Rs 160 crores worldwide, marking a magnificent comeback of Mohanlal, who had several underwhelming films recently including ‘Barroz’, ‘Monster’, ‘Aaraattu’, and ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’. Even Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s recent film ‘Empuraan’ had failed to completely satisfy the audiences, although the action flick generated magnificent numbers at the box office.Our verdict for ‘Thudarum’ETimes gave a rating of 3 stars out of 5 and our review read, “After the homely beginning, showing scenes of domestic bliss, once the predicament starts, the script by KR Sunil and Tharun is predictable at every step. And the resolution lacks any finesse. In the manner of Malayalam cinema this year, violence is the answer, rather than mind games, which would have made the premise of the film much more enjoyable. The only satisfaction is that the villains are made to pay mercilessly; but ultimately, it is unrealistic and a bit in your face. Jakes Bejoy’s music elevates the scenes, making a real impact in the storytelling. Shaji Kumar’s cinematography is excellent and it is perfectly coordinated with the edits by Shafeeque VB and Nishadh Yusuf. Their collective work lay the ground for the mood of the film.”