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Thobama (2018): Cast & Plot

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Thobama is a 2018 comedy directed by Mohsin Kassim, starring Krishna Shankar as Mammu, Siju Wilson and Sharafudheen. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes.

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Thobama (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 38m (158 min)
Director
Mohsin Kassim
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Thobama About?

The premise of Thobama without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A coming-of-age story set in Kochi, India, this 2018 Malayalam-language film is directed and co-written by Mohsin Kassim. The film follows the experiences of three friends as they navigate life’s challenges. It stars Sharaf U Dheen, Krishna Shankar, and Siju Wilson, and features music composed by Rajesh Murugesan. Produced by Alphonse Puthren and Sukumaran Thekkeppat, the film explores themes of friendship and self-discovery.

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Cast & crew

Thobama Cast & Characters

Krishna Shankar leads the cast as Mammu, with Siju Wilson as Balu and Sharafudheen as Thommi. Directed by Mohsin Kassim; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Thobama Plot Summary

What happens in Thobama from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Thommi (Thomas), Balu Siju Wilson and Mammu Krishna Shankar are thick friends with a shared taste for quick money. They dream of a fat, easy payout and keep their eyes peeled for a shortcut that doesn’t involve long hours or hard work. Their plan begins to take shape under the shadow of Thommi’s uncle Xavier, known as Aashan, with the help of two trusted staff members, Mani Rajesh Sharma and Vijay Shabareesh Varma. What starts as a risky night-time supervision of illegal sand extraction from a river soon becomes their main source of income, pulling them deeper into danger as the law closes in.

Full summary

The whole story of Thobama, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Thobama?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of Thommi's uncle who guides the trio?

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Thobama FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thobama, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thobama?

Thobama runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

When was Thobama released?

Thobama was released on April 27, 2018.

Who directed Thobama?

Thobama was directed by Mohsin Kassim.

Who is in the cast of Thobama?

Thobama stars Krishna Shankar as Mammu, Siju Wilson as Balu and Sharafudheen as Thommi, among 18 credited actors.

Does Thobama have a post-credit scene?

No. Thobama has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Thobama in?

The original language of Thobama is Malayalam.

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