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Aashish Antony’s One-Line Villainy Makes Thudakkam Debut Stand Out
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 Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that Aashish’s family ties alone opened the door, or that one silent role proves he has already arrived. Both claims go beyond the evidence. Thudakkam has given him a memorable introduction, but sustained acting range will need more than controlled menace and industry familiarity. The fair test is his next substantial role, especially one that demands dialogue, emotional variation and a character far removed from Jithu.
Source: onmanorama.com
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