# Jude Anthany Joseph says Suchitra declined Thudakkam role 2026-08-07T08:45:27+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Thudakkam has opened in theatres with Vismaya Mohanlal making her acting debut, while Mohanlal appears in a special role. Director Jude Anthany Joseph said he had repeatedly asked Mohanlal’s wife, Suchitra Mohanlal, to join the cast, but she declined at the last minute. He said Mohanlal had agreed to the idea of making the film a family affair. Antony Perumbavoor and his son Ashish Joe Antony are also part of the cast. Early online audience reactions have praised Vismaya’s performance and dubbing, Ashish Joe Antony’s screen presence, Jude’s direction and Jakes Bejoy’s music. Viewers also approved of the writing and interval block. These are initial reactions, and the film’s box-office performance is yet to emerge. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal, Thudakkam, Vismaya Mohanlal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jude-anthany-joseph-says-suchitra-declined-thudakkam-role/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jude-anthany-joseph-says-suchitra-declined-thudakkam-role/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.