# Aashish Antony’s One-Line Villainy Makes Thudakkam Debut Stand Out 2026-08-14T16:24:13+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Newcomer Aashish Joe Antony has drawn attention for playing Jithu in Jude Anthany Joseph’s Malayalam film Thudakkam with just one dialogue. His silence, expressions and unpredictable actions create an unsettling presence across the film, particularly in the first half, according to Onmanorama. Director Jude said the limited dialogue was deliberate, keeping Jithu’s intentions unreadable while showing that he is neither mute nor non-Malayali. Aashish, son of producer Antony Perumbavoor, previously appeared briefly in Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Empuraan. He said the role attracted him because of its unusual villain, while working with Vismaya Mohanlal, making her acting debut, added to the opportunity. Aashish, who is also involved in UAE distribution for Aashirvad Cinemas, cited Mohanlal as his main inspiration. ## Coverage - onmanorama.com Tags: Aashirvad Cinemas, Aashish Joe Antony, Jude Anthany Joseph, Mohanlal, Thudakkam, Vismaya Mohanlal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aashish-antonys-one-line-villainy-makes-thudakkam-debut-stand-out/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aashish-antonys-one-line-villainy-makes-thudakkam-debut-stand-out/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.