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Thankamani
Thankamani
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Directed by	Ratheesh Reghunandan
Written by	Ratheesh Reghunandan
Produced by	R. B. Choudary; Raaffi Mathirra;
Starring	Dileep; Neeta Pillai; Manoj K Jayan; Pranitha Subhash
Cinematography	Manoj Pillai
Edited by	Shyam Sasidharan
Music by	William Francis
Production; companies	Super Good Films; Iffaar Media;
Distributed by	Dream Big Films Phars Films (Overseas) Yash Raj Films (UK/Europe)
Release date	7 March 2024;
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

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Thankamani (also known as Thankamani: The Bleeding Village) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language period crime thriller film written and directed by Ratheesh Reghunandan and produced by R. B. Choudary under Super Good Films and Raaffi Mathirra under Iffaar Media. The film stars Dileep, with Manoj K. Jayan, Neetha Pillai, Pranitha Subhash, Malavika Menon, Ajmal Ameer, Siddique, Sudev Nair, Azees Nedumangad, John Vijay, Sampath Ram and Major Ravi in supporting roles. The film is based on a real-life incident that occurred in Thankamany in October 1986.^[1]

The film was officially announced in January 2023 under the tentative title D 148, being the 148th film of Dileep. The official title, Thankamani, was announced in September 2023. Principal photography began in January 2023 in Kottayam and wrapped up in August 2023. The filming took place in Erattupetta, Kanjirappally, Koottickal, Poonjar, Kuttikkanam, Peermade, and Kattappana. The musical score was composed by William Francis, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Manoj Pillai and Shyam Sasidharan. The film was theatrically released on 7 March 2024.^[2]

Premise

Police officer Arpita Nath is investigating the murder of two people - Retd. CI Eapen Mattakavan and Politician Varadarajan - and believes it is the work of a serial killer. She then finds a connection to the 1986 Thankamany tragedy and we are shown the backstory of what actually happened then, including human rights violations on a massive scale by the police.

At the centre of the story in 1986 is Abel Joshua Mathen who comes to Thankamany from Saudi Arabia where he is working, to meet his wife Anitha, mother and sister Rahel . He also meets his four childhood friends, including Roy, and gets to learn some things about them which he is not happy with. But just as he getting ready to go back to Saudi Arabia for his job in October, a massive fight breaks out in Thankamany which changes the destiny of everyone there, including him. And Arpita’s investigation into the murders leads her to Abel. What is the connection?

Cast

Dileep as Abel Joshua Maathan alias Thankamani, Anitha's husband
Neeta Pillai as Anitha Varkey / Anitha Abel, Abel's wife
Pranitha Subhash as ACP Arpitha Nath IPS
Manoj K. Jayan as Mani Peter, the main antagonist
Siddique as George Peruvanthanam, News reporter
Sudev Nair as Roy, Abel's friend and Rahael's love interest
Malavika Menon as Rahael Joshua Maathan, Abel's sister
Sivakami Anantha Narayan as Sister Lisy Varkey, Anitha's elder sister and Abel's sister in law
Azees Nedumangad as Thankachan, Abel's friend
Ajmal Ameer as Robin Paul IPS
Santhosh Keezhattoor as SI Nithin Panicker
John Vijay as Retd.SP Michael Kuruvila, former DYSP of Kattappana
Sampath Ram as Retd.CI Eppan Mattakkavan
Kottayam Ramesh as Varadharajan
Major Ravi as DIG Urmees Tharakan IPS
Rajesh Sharma as Maniyan Pillai
Remya Panicker as SI Roshni
Ambika Mohan as Chakkarayammachi, Abel's mother
Jordi Poonjar as Thankamani SI
James Elias as Ayyappan
Nisthar Sait as Varkey, Anitha's father and Abel's father in law
Sminu Sijo as Lilly, Anitha's mother and Abel's mother in law
Anjana Mohan as Jwala
Durga Krishna as Mercy Mani Peter, Mani Peter's daughter (cameo appearance)
Spadikam Sunny (PN Sunny) as Podippara Vakkan, Mani Peter's right hand
Sreeya Ramesh as Human Rights Commission official
Geethi Sangeetha as Sauda
Thomman Mankuva as Aloshy
Jibin Gopinath as Achankunju
Arun Sankaran Pavumba as Avira Aanthappan
Dasettan Kozhikode
Arun Punalur
Sujith Pookkalam as Doctor
Dinu Sathyan as Simon
Ratheesh Reghunanthan as News Reader (cameo appearance)

Production

Development

Thankamani marks the first collaboration of Ratheesh Reghunandan, who previously directed Udal (2022), with Dileep.^[3] It is produced by R. B. Choudary under the banner Super Good Films, in association with Iffaar Media of Raaffi Mathirra.^[4] It will be the 97th production of Super Good Films and the 18th production of Iffaar Media.^[5] The film was tentatively titled D 148, as it is the 148th film of Dileep.^[6] The film was officially announced on 27 January 2023 in Kochi with a pooja ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza hotel.^[7]^[8] Joshiy inaugurated the function by lighting the Nilavilakku, while Jiiva performed the switch-on, and producer Raaffi Mathirra gave the first clap.^[9] The official title Thankamani was announced on 4 September 2023.^[10] In order to shoot the action sequences, the makers have hired action directors like Siva, Supreme Sundar, Rajashekhar and Mafia Sasi.^[11]^[12]

Casting

After her previous appearance in Paappan (2022), Neeta Pillai signed to play the female lead.^[13]^[14] Pranitha Subhash, who is making her debut in Malayalam cinema, was cast to play another female lead.^[15]

Filming

Principal photography commenced with the first schedule on 28 January 2023 at CMS College Kottayam, and reportedly, around 500 junior artists were involved.^[16]^[17] Dileep joined the shoot in the first week of February.^[18] Erattupetta, Kanjirappally, Koottickal, Poonjar, Kuttikkanam and Peermade were other prominent filming locations.^[19] The first schedule was completed on 8 March 2023 after a 40-day shoot.^[20]^[21] The crew began the second schedule on 8 May 2023 in Kattappana and nearby locations.^[22]^[19] With the help of art director Manu Jagath, a set was constructed on 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) of land near Kattappana to shoot some important scenes, involving a thousand junior artists for 15 days.^[20]^[16] The shooting wrapped up on 17 August 2023 in Kattappana.^[23]^[24]

Reception

The Indian Express rated 1 out of 5 stars and wrote: "Dileep’s performance in the film is particularly dismal, even worse than his previous work in Bandra."^[25] The Times of India rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ratheesh Reghunandan's film based on real-life incident fails to impress".^[26] Hindustan Times wrote "Dileep's film is a major let-down, dilutes real-life tragedy with needless romance".^[27] Onmanorama wrote "Dileep walks a tightrope between daring, melodrama" ^[28] Times Now rated 3 out of 5 and wrote "a decent premise let down by poor screenplay".^[29]

The film underperformed at the box office.^[30]

References

^ "First look of Dileep's Thankamani out". Cinema Express. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023.
^ "Dileep starrer 'Thankamani's first single titled 'Kaathileeran'; release date announced!". The Times of India. 26 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
^ "'D 148': Dileep to team up with 'Udal' director for his next". The Times of India. 24 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023.
^ "Dileep's latest film 'Thankamani' based on true incidents wraps up shoot". Onmanorama. 6 September 2023. Archived from the original on 24 September 2023.
^ "ദിലീപും 'ഉടലി'ന്റെ സംവിധായകനും ഒന്നിക്കുന്നു; നിർമാണം രണ്ട് പ്രമുഖ ബാനറുകൾ ചേർന്ന്". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 23 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023.
^ "'D148': Makers to launch the title of Dileep starrer on THIS day!". The Times of India. 1 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023.
^ "Dileep starrer 'D 148' begins with a pooja function; see pics". The Times of India. 27 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023.
^ "ദിലീപിന്റെ ബിഗ് ബജറ്റ് ചിത്രം; സിച്ച് ഓൺ നിർവഹിച്ച് ജീവ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 27 January 2023. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023.
^ Nirmal (27 January 2023). "'ഉടല്‍' സംവിധായകന്‍റെ ദിലീപ് ചിത്രം; പ്രണിത സുഭാഷ് മലയാളത്തിലേക്ക്". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023.
^ "Dileep-Ratheesh Reghunandan's film titled 'Thankamani', title poster out!". The Times of India. 5 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023.
^ "Four Popular Action Directors Roped In For Dileep-starrer Malayalam Film Thankamani: Reports". News18. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023.
^ "Top South News: Dileep's Thankamani Enlists 4 Action Directors, Vijay Raghavendra's Heartfelt Tribute To Spandana". Times Now. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023.
^ Madhu, Vignesh (25 January 2023). "Neeta Pillai to play the female lead in Dileep's next?". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023.
^ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (24 January 2023). "Dileep's next with Udal director titled Thankammani? Neeta Pillai joins team as female lead". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023.
^ Madhu, Vignesh (28 January 2023). "Pranitha Subhash debuts in Malayalam with Dileep's next". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023.
^ ^a ^b "ശേഷം സ്‌ക്രീനിൽ; ദിലീപ്, രതീഷ് രഘുനന്ദൻ ചിത്രം 'D148' ചിത്രീകരണം പൂർത്തിയായി". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023.
^ "Dileep Completes Shooting For Ratheesh Reghunandan's Next Project". News18. 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023.
^ "Dileep joins the set of 'D148'; see pic". The Times of India. 7 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023.
^ ^a ^b "വൻ മുതൽമുടക്കിൽ ഡി 148, സെറ്റിൽ ദിലീപ് ജോയിൻ ചെയ്തു". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 12 May 2023. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Second schedule of Dileep starrer 'D148' goes on floors in Kattappana". The Times of India. 12 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023.
^ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (14 March 2023). "Pranitha Subhash, Dileep wrap up first schedule of their big budget film, helmed by Udal director". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023.
^ "Second Schedule of Dileep-starrer D148 Begins In Kattappana". News18. 15 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023.
^ "D 148: Dileep's next with Ratheesh Reghunandan wrapped up". Cinema Express. 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023.
^ "It's a wrap for Dileep starrer 'D148'". The Times of India. 18 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023.
^ "Thankamani movie review: Dileep film offers a subpar 'fictional' take on a real-life incident of police monstrosity". 7 March 2024.
^ "Ratheesh Reghunandan's film based on real-life incident fails to impress". The Times of India. 7 March 2024.
^ "Dileep's film is a major let-down, dilutes real-life tragedy with needless romance". Hindustan Times. 7 March 2024.
^ "Dileep walks a tightrope between daring, melodrama". Onmanorama. 7 March 2024.
^ "A Decent Premise Let Down By Poor Screenplay". Times Now. 7 March 2024.
^ "'Thankamani' box office collection day 6: Dileep starrer goes downhill on Tuesday". The Times of India. 14 March 2024.

External links

Thankamani at IMDb

[:3-1] "First look of Dileep's Thankamani out". Cinema Express. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023.

[2] "Dileep starrer 'Thankamani's first single titled 'Kaathileeran'; release date announced!". The Times of India. 26 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 March 2024.

[:4-3] "'D 148': Dileep to team up with 'Udal' director for his next". The Times of India. 24 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023.

[4] "Dileep's latest film 'Thankamani' based on true incidents wraps up shoot". Onmanorama. 6 September 2023. Archived from the original on 24 September 2023.

[5] "ദിലീപും 'ഉടലി'ന്റെ സംവിധായകനും ഒന്നിക്കുന്നു; നിർമാണം രണ്ട് പ്രമുഖ ബാനറുകൾ ചേർന്ന്". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 23 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023.

[6] "'D148': Makers to launch the title of Dileep starrer on THIS day!". The Times of India. 1 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023.

[7] "Dileep starrer 'D 148' begins with a pooja function; see pics". The Times of India. 27 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023.

[8] "ദിലീപിന്റെ ബിഗ് ബജറ്റ് ചിത്രം; സിച്ച് ഓൺ നിർവഹിച്ച് ജീവ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 27 January 2023. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023.

[9] Nirmal (27 January 2023). "'ഉടല്‍' സംവിധായകന്‍റെ ദിലീപ് ചിത്രം; പ്രണിത സുഭാഷ് മലയാളത്തിലേക്ക്". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023.

[10] "Dileep-Ratheesh Reghunandan's film titled 'Thankamani', title poster out!". The Times of India. 5 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023.

[11] "Four Popular Action Directors Roped In For Dileep-starrer Malayalam Film Thankamani: Reports". News18. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023.

[12] "Top South News: Dileep's Thankamani Enlists 4 Action Directors, Vijay Raghavendra's Heartfelt Tribute To Spandana". Times Now. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023.

[13] Madhu, Vignesh (25 January 2023). "Neeta Pillai to play the female lead in Dileep's next?". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023.

[14] Sidhardhan, Sanjith (24 January 2023). "Dileep's next with Udal director titled Thankammani? Neeta Pillai joins team as female lead". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023.

[15] Madhu, Vignesh (28 January 2023). "Pranitha Subhash debuts in Malayalam with Dileep's next". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023.

[:2-16] "ശേഷം സ്‌ക്രീനിൽ; ദിലീപ്, രതീഷ് രഘുനന്ദൻ ചിത്രം 'D148' ചിത്രീകരണം പൂർത്തിയായി". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023.

[17] "Dileep Completes Shooting For Ratheesh Reghunandan's Next Project". News18. 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023.

[18] "Dileep joins the set of 'D148'; see pic". The Times of India. 7 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023.

[:0-19] "വൻ മുതൽമുടക്കിൽ ഡി 148, സെറ്റിൽ ദിലീപ് ജോയിൻ ചെയ്തു". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 12 May 2023. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023.

[:1-20] "Second schedule of Dileep starrer 'D148' goes on floors in Kattappana". The Times of India. 12 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023.

[21] Sidhardhan, Sanjith (14 March 2023). "Pranitha Subhash, Dileep wrap up first schedule of their big budget film, helmed by Udal director". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023.

[22] "Second Schedule of Dileep-starrer D148 Begins In Kattappana". News18. 15 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023.

[23] "D 148: Dileep's next with Ratheesh Reghunandan wrapped up". Cinema Express. 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023.

[24] "It's a wrap for Dileep starrer 'D148'". The Times of India. 18 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023.

[25] "Thankamani movie review: Dileep film offers a subpar 'fictional' take on a real-life incident of police monstrosity". 7 March 2024.

[26] "Ratheesh Reghunandan's film based on real-life incident fails to impress". The Times of India. 7 March 2024.

[:5-27] "Dileep's film is a major let-down, dilutes real-life tragedy with needless romance". Hindustan Times. 7 March 2024.

[28] "Dileep walks a tightrope between daring, melodrama". Onmanorama. 7 March 2024.

[29] "A Decent Premise Let Down By Poor Screenplay". Times Now. 7 March 2024.

[boxoffice-30] "'Thankamani' box office collection day 6: Dileep starrer goes downhill on Tuesday". The Times of India. 14 March 2024.

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-'''''Thankamani''''' (also known as '''''Thankamani: The Bleeding Village''''') is an upcoming Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Crime film#Crime thriller|crime thriller]] film written and directed by Ratheesh Reghunandan and produced by [[R. B. Choudary]] under [[Super Good Films]]. The film stars [[Dileep]] and is based on a real-life incident that occurred in [[Thankamany]] in October 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2023 |title=First look of Dileep's Thankamani out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/oct/21/first-look-of-dileeps-thankamani-out-48837.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
+'''''Thankamani''''' (also known as '''''Thankamani: The Bleeding Village''''') is a 2024 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Period film|period]] [[Crime film#Crime thriller|crime thriller]] film written and directed by Ratheesh Reghunandan and produced by [[R. B. Choudary]] under [[Super Good Films]] and Raaffi Mathirra under Iffaar Media. The film stars [[Dileep]], with [[Manoj K. Jayan]], [[Neeta Pillai|Neetha Pillai]], [[Pranitha Subhash]], [[Malavika Menon]], [[Ajmal Ameer]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]], [[Sudev Nair]], [[Azees Nedumangad]], [[John Vijay]], [[Sampath Ram]] and [[Major Ravi]] in supporting roles. The film is based on a real-life incident that occurred in [[Thankamany]] in October 1986.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=21 October 2023 |title=First look of Dileep's Thankamani out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/oct/21/first-look-of-dileeps-thankamani-out-48837.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=22 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022142057/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/oct/21/first-look-of-dileeps-thankamani-out-48837.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-The film was officially announced in January 2023 under the tentative title ''D 148'', being the 148th film of Dileep. The official title, ''Thankamani'', was announced in September 2023. [[Principal photography]] began in January 2023 in [[Kottayam]] and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] up in August 2023. The musical score was composed by William Francis, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Manoj Pillai and Shyam Sasidharan.
+The film was officially announced in January 2023 under the tentative title ''D 148'', being the 148th film of Dileep. The official title, ''Thankamani'', was announced in September 2023. [[Principal photography]] began in January 2023 in [[Kottayam]] and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] up in August 2023. The filming took place in [[Erattupetta]], [[Kanjirappally]], [[Koottickal]], [[Poonjar]], [[Kuttikkanam]], [[Peermade]], and [[Kattappana]]. The musical score was composed by William Francis, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Manoj Pillai and Shyam Sasidharan. The film was theatrically released on 7 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-26 |title=Dileep starrer 'Thankamani's first single titled 'Kaathileeran'; release date announced! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-starrer-thankamanis-first-single-titled-kaathileeran-release-date-announced/articleshow/108001441.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
 == Premise ==
+Police officer Arpita Nath is investigating the murder of two people - Retd. CI Eapen Mattakavan and Politician Varadarajan - and believes it is the work of a serial killer. She then finds a connection to the 1986 [[Thankamany]] tragedy and we are shown the backstory of what actually happened then, including human rights violations on a massive scale by the police.
-The plot is based on an incident that occurred on 21 October 1986 in the village of [[Thankamany]], following a dispute over a bus service, which resulted in a police [[baton charge]] and gunfire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuttan |first=Rashmi |date=5 September 2023 |title=Dileep set to star in crime thriller movie 'Thankamani' based on true events; Check details |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/dileep-set-to-star-in-crime-thriller-movie-thankamani-based-on-true-events-read-details-rkn-s0i3wi |access-date= |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=en}}</ref>
+At the centre of the story in 1986 is Abel Joshua Mathen  who comes to [[Thankamany]] from [[Saudi Arabia]] where he is working, to meet his wife Anitha, mother and sister Rahel . He also meets his four childhood friends, including Roy, and gets to learn some things about them which he is not happy with. But just as he getting ready to go back to [[Saudi Arabia]] for his job in October, a massive fight breaks out in [[Thankamany]] which changes the destiny of everyone there, including him. And Arpita’s investigation into the murders leads her to Abel. What is the connection?
-== Cast ==
+== Cast ==
-* [[Dileep]]
+{{Castlist|
-* [[Pranitha Subhash]]
+* [[Dileep]] as Abel Joshua Maathan alias Thankamani, Anitha's husband
-* [[Neeta Pillai]]
+* [[Neeta Pillai]] as Anitha Varkey / Anitha Abel, Abel's wife
-* [[Manoj K. Jayan]]
+* [[Pranitha Subhash]] as [[Assistant commissioner of police|ACP]] Arpitha Nath [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
-* [[Sudev Nair]]
+* [[Manoj K. Jayan]] as Mani Peter, the main antagonist
-* [[Malavika Menon]]
+* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as George Peruvanthanam, News reporter
-* [[Ajmal Ameer]]
+* [[Sudev Nair]] as Roy, Abel's friend and Rahael's love interest
-* [[Shine Tom Chacko]]
+* [[Malavika Menon]] as Rahael Joshua Maathan, Abel's sister
-* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]]
+* Sivakami Anantha Narayan as Sister Lisy Varkey, Anitha's elder sister and Abel's sister in law
-* [[John Vijay]]
+* [[Azees Nedumangad]] as Thankachan, Abel's friend
-* [[Sampath Ram]]
+* [[Ajmal Ameer]] as Robin Paul [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
-* Kottayam Ramesh
+* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as [[Sub Inspector of Police#Kerala|SI]] Nithin Panicker
-* [[Major Ravi]]
+* [[John Vijay]] as Retd.[[Superintendent of Police#Kerala|SP]] Michael Kuruvila, former [[Deputy Superintendent of Police#Kerala|DYSP]] of Kattappana
+* [[Sampath Ram]] as Retd.[[Inspector of Police#Kerala|CI]] Eppan Mattakkavan
+* Kottayam Ramesh as Varadharajan
+* [[Major Ravi]] as [[Deputy Inspector General of Police#India|DIG]] Urmees Tharakan [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
+* [[Rajesh Sharma (Malayalam actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as Maniyan Pillai
+* Remya Panicker as [[Sub Inspector of Police#Kerala|SI]] Roshni
+* Ambika Mohan as Chakkarayammachi, Abel's mother
+* Jordi Poonjar as Thankamani [[Sub Inspector of Police#Kerala|SI]]
+* James Elias as Ayyappan
+* Nisthar Sait as Varkey, Anitha's father and Abel's father in law
+* Sminu Sijo as Lilly, Anitha's mother and Abel's mother in law
+* Anjana Mohan as Jwala
+* [[Durga Krishna]] as Mercy Mani Peter, Mani Peter's daughter (cameo appearance)
+* Spadikam Sunny (PN Sunny) as Podippara Vakkan, Mani Peter's right hand
+* Sreeya Ramesh as Human Rights Commission official
+* Geethi Sangeetha as Sauda
+* Thomman Mankuva as Aloshy
+* Jibin Gopinath as Achankunju
+* Arun Sankaran Pavumba as Avira Aanthappan
+* Dasettan Kozhikode
+* Arun Punalur
+* Sujith Pookkalam as Doctor
+* Dinu Sathyan as Simon
+* Ratheesh Reghunanthan as News Reader (cameo appearance)
+}}
 == Production ==
 === Development ===
+[[File:Ratheesh Raghunandan and Dileep.jpg|thumb|Director Ratheesh Raghunandan and Dileep from the sets of ''Thankamani'']]
-''Thankamani'' marks the first collaboration of Ratheesh Reghunandan, who previously directed ''[[Udal (film)|Udal]]'' (2022), with Dileep.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 January 2023 |title='D 148': Dileep to team up with 'Udal' director for his next |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/d-148-dileep-to-team-up-with-udal-director-for-his-next/articleshow/97271483.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It is produced by [[R. B. Choudary]] under the banner [[Super Good Films]], in association with Iffaar Media of Raaffi Mathirra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Dileep's latest film 'Thankamani' based on true incidents wraps up shoot |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/09/06/thankamani-dileep-movie-ratheesh-raghunandan-true-incidents-in-kerala.html |access-date= |website=Onmanorama}}</ref> It will be the 97th production of Super Good Films and the 18th production of Iffaar Media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 January 2023 |title=ദിലീപും 'ഉടലി'ന്റെ സംവിധായകനും ഒന്നിക്കുന്നു; നിർമാണം രണ്ട് പ്രമുഖ ബാനറുകൾ ചേർന്ന് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dileep-and-director-of-udal-movie-joins-for-a-new-movie-1.8246504 |access-date= |website=Mathrubhumi |language=ml}}</ref> The film was tentatively titled ''D 148'', as it is the 148th film of Dileep.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 September 2023 |title='D148': Makers to launch the title of Dileep starrer on THIS day! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/d148-makers-to-launch-the-title-of-dileep-starrer-on-this-day/articleshow/103288562.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film was officially announced on 27 January 2023 in [[Kochi]] with a pooja ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza hotel.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 January 2023 |title=Dileep starrer 'D 148' begins with a pooja function; see pics |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-starrer-d-148-begins-with-a-pooja-function-see-pics/articleshow/97375119.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2023 |title=ദിലീപിന്റെ ബിഗ് ബജറ്റ് ചിത്രം; സിച്ച് ഓൺ നിർവഹിച്ച് ജീവ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/01/27/dileep-148-movie-launch-event.html |access-date= |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref> [[Joshiy]] inaugurated the function by lighting the [[Nilavilakku]], while [[Jiiva]] performed the switch-on, and producer Raaffi Mathirra gave the first clap.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nirmal |date=27 January 2023 |title='ഉടല്‍' സംവിധായകന്‍റെ ദിലീപ് ചിത്രം; പ്രണിത സുഭാഷ് മലയാളത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/d-148-dileep-movie-directed-by-ratheesh-raghunandan-pranitha-subhash-in-malayalam-rp56co |access-date= |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml}}</ref> The official title ''Thankamani'' was announced on 4 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2023 |title=Dileep-Ratheesh Reghunandan's film titled 'Thankamani', title poster out! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-ratheesh-reghunandans-film-titled-thankamani-title-poster-out/articleshow/103388410.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In order to shoot the action sequences, the makers have hired action directors like Siva, Supreme Sundar, Rajashekhar and [[Mafia Sasi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 October 2023 |title=Four Popular Action Directors Roped In For Dileep-starrer Malayalam Film Thankamani: Reports |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/four-popular-action-directors-roped-in-for-dileep-starrer-malayalam-film-thankamani-reports-8607172.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 October 2023 |title=Top South News: Dileep's Thankamani Enlists 4 Action Directors, Vijay Raghavendra's Heartfelt Tribute To Spandana |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/top-south-news-dileep-thankamani-enlists-4-action-directors-vijay-raghavendra-heartfelt-tribute-to-spandana-article-104241983 |access-date= |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
+''Thankamani'' marks the first collaboration of Ratheesh Reghunandan, who previously directed ''[[Udal (film)|Udal]]'' (2022), with Dileep.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=24 January 2023 |title='D 148': Dileep to team up with 'Udal' director for his next |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/d-148-dileep-to-team-up-with-udal-director-for-his-next/articleshow/97271483.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815230157/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/d-148-dileep-to-team-up-with-udal-director-for-his-next/articleshow/97271483.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> It is produced by [[R. B. Choudary]] under the banner [[Super Good Films]], in association with Iffaar Media of Raaffi Mathirra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Dileep's latest film 'Thankamani' based on true incidents wraps up shoot |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/09/06/thankamani-dileep-movie-ratheesh-raghunandan-true-incidents-in-kerala.html |access-date= |website=Onmanorama |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924134722/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/09/06/thankamani-dileep-movie-ratheesh-raghunandan-true-incidents-in-kerala.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It will be the 97th production of Super Good Films and the 18th production of Iffaar Media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 January 2023 |title=ദിലീപും 'ഉടലി'ന്റെ സംവിധായകനും ഒന്നിക്കുന്നു; നിർമാണം രണ്ട് പ്രമുഖ ബാനറുകൾ ചേർന്ന് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dileep-and-director-of-udal-movie-joins-for-a-new-movie-1.8246504 |access-date= |website=Mathrubhumi |language=ml |archive-date=4 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204064222/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dileep-and-director-of-udal-movie-joins-for-a-new-movie-1.8246504 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was tentatively titled ''D 148'', as it is the 148th film of Dileep.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 September 2023 |title='D148': Makers to launch the title of Dileep starrer on THIS day! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/d148-makers-to-launch-the-title-of-dileep-starrer-on-this-day/articleshow/103288562.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=22 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022142559/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/d148-makers-to-launch-the-title-of-dileep-starrer-on-this-day/articleshow/103288562.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was officially announced on 27 January 2023 in [[Kochi]] with a pooja ceremony held at the [[Crowne Plaza]] hotel.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 January 2023 |title=Dileep starrer 'D 148' begins with a pooja function; see pics |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-starrer-d-148-begins-with-a-pooja-function-see-pics/articleshow/97375119.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207214339/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-starrer-d-148-begins-with-a-pooja-function-see-pics/articleshow/97375119.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2023 |title=ദിലീപിന്റെ ബിഗ് ബജറ്റ് ചിത്രം; സിച്ച് ഓൺ നിർവഹിച്ച് ജീവ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/01/27/dileep-148-movie-launch-event.html |access-date= |website=Manorama Online |language=ml |archive-date=31 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331070911/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/01/27/dileep-148-movie-launch-event.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Joshiy]] inaugurated the function by lighting the [[Nilavilakku]], while [[Jiiva]] performed the switch-on, and producer Raaffi Mathirra gave the first clap.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nirmal |date=27 January 2023 |title='ഉടല്‍' സംവിധായകന്‍റെ ദിലീപ് ചിത്രം; പ്രണിത സുഭാഷ് മലയാളത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/d-148-dileep-movie-directed-by-ratheesh-raghunandan-pranitha-subhash-in-malayalam-rp56co |access-date= |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml |archive-date=22 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022142619/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/d-148-dileep-movie-directed-by-ratheesh-raghunandan-pranitha-subhash-in-malayalam-rp56co |url-status=live }}</ref> The official title ''Thankamani'' was announced on 4 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2023 |title=Dileep-Ratheesh Reghunandan's film titled 'Thankamani', title poster out! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-ratheesh-reghunandans-film-titled-thankamani-title-poster-out/articleshow/103388410.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=5 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905134706/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-ratheesh-reghunandans-film-titled-thankamani-title-poster-out/articleshow/103388410.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In order to shoot the action sequences, the makers have hired action directors like Siva, Supreme Sundar, Rajashekhar and [[Mafia Sasi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 October 2023 |title=Four Popular Action Directors Roped In For Dileep-starrer Malayalam Film Thankamani: Reports |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/four-popular-action-directors-roped-in-for-dileep-starrer-malayalam-film-thankamani-reports-8607172.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=15 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015152413/https://www.news18.com/movies/four-popular-action-directors-roped-in-for-dileep-starrer-malayalam-film-thankamani-reports-8607172.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 October 2023 |title=Top South News: Dileep's Thankamani Enlists 4 Action Directors, Vijay Raghavendra's Heartfelt Tribute To Spandana |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/top-south-news-dileep-thankamani-enlists-4-action-directors-vijay-raghavendra-heartfelt-tribute-to-spandana-article-104241983 |access-date= |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014094339/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/top-south-news-dileep-thankamani-enlists-4-action-directors-vijay-raghavendra-heartfelt-tribute-to-spandana-article-104241983 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 === Casting ===
-After her previous appearance in ''[[Paappan]]'' (2022), [[Neeta Pillai]] signed to play the female lead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=25 January 2023 |title=Neeta Pillai to play the female lead in Dileep's next? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/25/neeta-pillai-to-play-the-female-lead-in-dileeps-next-39230.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=24 January 2023 |title=Dileep's next with Udal director titled Thankammani? Neeta Pillai joins team as female lead |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dileeps-next-with-udal-director-titled-thankammani-neeta-pillai-joins-team-as-female-lead/f3cd310b63843 |access-date= |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> [[Pranitha Subhash]], who is making her debut in [[Malayalam cinema]], was cast to play another female lead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=28 January 2023 |title=Pranitha Subhash debuts in Malayalam with Dileep's next |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/28/pranitha-subhash-debuts-in-malayalam-with-dileeps-next-39375.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
+After her previous appearance in ''[[Paappan]]'' (2022), [[Neeta Pillai]] signed to play the female lead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=25 January 2023 |title=Neeta Pillai to play the female lead in Dileep's next? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/25/neeta-pillai-to-play-the-female-lead-in-dileeps-next-39230.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203163748/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/25/neeta-pillai-to-play-the-female-lead-in-dileeps-next-39230.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=24 January 2023 |title=Dileep's next with Udal director titled Thankammani? Neeta Pillai joins team as female lead |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dileeps-next-with-udal-director-titled-thankammani-neeta-pillai-joins-team-as-female-lead/f3cd310b63843 |access-date= |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203004848/https://www.ottplay.com/news/dileeps-next-with-udal-director-titled-thankammani-neeta-pillai-joins-team-as-female-lead/f3cd310b63843 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Pranitha Subhash]], who is making her debut in [[Malayalam cinema]], was cast to play another female lead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=28 January 2023 |title=Pranitha Subhash debuts in Malayalam with Dileep's next |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/28/pranitha-subhash-debuts-in-malayalam-with-dileeps-next-39375.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402094321/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/28/pranitha-subhash-debuts-in-malayalam-with-dileeps-next-39375.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
 === Filming ===
+[[File:Ratheesh Raghunandan in Thankamani flim shooting location.jpg|thumb|Ratheesh Raghunandan in ''Thankamani'' film shooting location]]
-[[Principal photography]] began with the first schedule on 28 January 2023 in [[CMS College Kottayam]], and reportedly, around 500 junior artists were involved.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=ശേഷം സ്‌ക്രീനിൽ; ദിലീപ്, രതീഷ് രഘുനന്ദൻ ചിത്രം 'D148' ചിത്രീകരണം പൂർത്തിയായി |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-dileep-ratheesh-raghunandan-movie-d148-starts-wrapped-up-mm-620487.html |access-date= |website=News18 Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=Dileep Completes Shooting For Ratheesh Reghunandan's Next Project |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/dileep-completes-shooting-for-ratheesh-reghunandans-next-project-8541094.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Dileep joined the set in the first week of February.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 February 2023 |title=Dileep joins the set of 'D148'; see pic |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-joins-the-set-of-d148-see-pic/articleshow/97682536.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Erattupetta]], [[Kanjirappally]], [[Koottickal]], [[Poonjar]], [[Kuttikkanam]] and [[Peermade]] were other prominent filming locations.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=12 May 2023 |title=വൻ മുതൽമുടക്കിൽ ഡി 148, സെറ്റിൽ ദിലീപ് ജോയിൻ ചെയ്തു |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dileep-joined-in-his-148th-movie-ratheesh-raghunandanan-and-dileep-movie-d-148-shooting-1.8552261 |access-date= |website=Mathrubhumi |language=ml}}</ref> The first schedule was completed on 8 March 2023 after a 40-day shoot.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=14 March 2023 |title=Pranitha Subhash, Dileep wrap up first schedule of their big budget film, helmed by Udal director |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pranitha-subhash-dileep-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-their-big-budget-film-helmed-by-udal-director/509a7f461a910 |access-date= |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The crew began the second schedule on 8 May 2023 in [[Kattappana]] and nearby locations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Second Schedule of Dileep-starrer D148 Begins In Kattappana |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/second-schedule-of-dileep-starrer-d148-begins-in-kattappana-7822717.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> With the help of art director Manu Jagath, a set was constructed on a {{Convert|2.5|acre}} land near Kattappana to shoot some important scenes.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=12 May 2023 |title=Second schedule of Dileep starrer 'D148' goes on floors in Kattappana |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/second-schedule-of-dileep-starrer-d148-goes-on-floors-in-kattappana/articleshow/100190671.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The shooting was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] up on 17 August 2023 in Kattappana.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=D 148: Dileep's next with Ratheesh Reghunandan wrapped up |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/18/d-148-dileepsnext-withratheesh-reghunandan-wrapped-up-46737.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=18 August 2023 |title=It's a wrap for Dileep starrer 'D148' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-dileep-starrer-d148/articleshow/102836887.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
+[[Principal photography]] commenced with the first schedule on 28 January 2023 at [[CMS College Kottayam]], and reportedly, around 500 junior artists were involved.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=ശേഷം സ്‌ക്രീനിൽ; ദിലീപ്, രതീഷ് രഘുനന്ദൻ ചിത്രം 'D148' ചിത്രീകരണം പൂർത്തിയായി |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-dileep-ratheesh-raghunandan-movie-d148-starts-wrapped-up-mm-620487.html |access-date= |website=News18 Malayalam |language=ml |archive-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822193329/https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-dileep-ratheesh-raghunandan-movie-d148-starts-wrapped-up-mm-620487.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=Dileep Completes Shooting For Ratheesh Reghunandan's Next Project |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/dileep-completes-shooting-for-ratheesh-reghunandans-next-project-8541094.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=24 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824155206/https://www.news18.com/movies/dileep-completes-shooting-for-ratheesh-reghunandans-next-project-8541094.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Dileep joined the shoot in the first week of February.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 February 2023 |title=Dileep joins the set of 'D148'; see pic |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-joins-the-set-of-d148-see-pic/articleshow/97682536.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330051945/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileep-joins-the-set-of-d148-see-pic/articleshow/97682536.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Erattupetta]], [[Kanjirappally]], [[Koottickal]], [[Poonjar]], [[Kuttikkanam]] and [[Peermade]] were other prominent filming locations.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=12 May 2023 |title=വൻ മുതൽമുടക്കിൽ ഡി 148, സെറ്റിൽ ദിലീപ് ജോയിൻ ചെയ്തു |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dileep-joined-in-his-148th-movie-ratheesh-raghunandanan-and-dileep-movie-d-148-shooting-1.8552261 |access-date= |website=Mathrubhumi |language=ml |archive-date=5 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905070018/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dileep-joined-in-his-148th-movie-ratheesh-raghunandanan-and-dileep-movie-d-148-shooting-1.8552261 |url-status=live }}</ref> The first schedule was completed on 8 March 2023 after a 40-day shoot.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=14 March 2023 |title=Pranitha Subhash, Dileep wrap up first schedule of their big budget film, helmed by Udal director |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pranitha-subhash-dileep-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-their-big-budget-film-helmed-by-udal-director/509a7f461a910 |access-date= |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=31 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331152752/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pranitha-subhash-dileep-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-their-big-budget-film-helmed-by-udal-director/509a7f461a910 |url-status=live }}</ref> The crew began the second schedule on 8 May 2023 in [[Kattappana]] and nearby locations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Second Schedule of Dileep-starrer D148 Begins In Kattappana |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/second-schedule-of-dileep-starrer-d148-begins-in-kattappana-7822717.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815100118/https://www.news18.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/second-schedule-of-dileep-starrer-d148-begins-in-kattappana-7822717.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0" /> With the help of art director Manu Jagath, a [[Set (film and TV scenery)|set]] was constructed on {{Convert|2.5|acre}} of land near Kattappana to shoot some important scenes, involving a thousand junior artists for 15 days.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=12 May 2023 |title=Second schedule of Dileep starrer 'D148' goes on floors in Kattappana |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/second-schedule-of-dileep-starrer-d148-goes-on-floors-in-kattappana/articleshow/100190671.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=26 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526030342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/second-schedule-of-dileep-starrer-d148-goes-on-floors-in-kattappana/articleshow/100190671.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":2" /> The shooting [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] up on 17 August 2023 in Kattappana.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=D 148: Dileep's next with Ratheesh Reghunandan wrapped up |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/18/d-148-dileepsnext-withratheesh-reghunandan-wrapped-up-46737.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825014912/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/18/d-148-dileepsnext-withratheesh-reghunandan-wrapped-up-46737.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=18 August 2023 |title=It's a wrap for Dileep starrer 'D148' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-dileep-starrer-d148/articleshow/102836887.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=24 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824163124/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-dileep-starrer-d148/articleshow/102836887.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
-== Music ==
+== Reception ==
+''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 1 out of 5 stars and wrote: "Dileep’s performance in the film is particularly dismal, even worse than his previous work in Bandra."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thankamani-movie-review-dileep-film-offers-a-subpar-fictional-take-on-a-real-life-incident-of-police-monstrosity-9200783/ | title=Thankamani movie review: Dileep film offers a subpar 'fictional' take on a real-life incident of police monstrosity | date=7 March 2024 }}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ratheesh Reghunandan's film based on real-life incident fails to impress".<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 March 2024 |title=Ratheesh Reghunandan's film based on real-life incident fails to impress |work=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/thankamani/movie-review/108328851.cms}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "Dileep's film is a major let-down, dilutes real-life tragedy with needless romance".<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=7 March 2024 |title=Dileep's film is a major let-down, dilutes real-life tragedy with needless romance|work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/thankamani-review-dileeps-film-is-a-major-let-down-dilutes-real-life-tragedy-with-needless-romance-101709812633128.html}}</ref> ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote "Dileep walks a tightrope between daring, melodrama" <ref>{{Cite news |date=7 March 2024 |title=Dileep walks a tightrope between daring, melodrama|work=[[Onmanorama]] |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2024/03/07/dileep-movie-thankamani-review-film-based-on-real-life-incidents-police-issue.html}}</ref> ''[[Times Now]]'' rated 3 out of 5 and wrote "a decent premise let down by poor screenplay".<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 March 2024 |title=A Decent Premise Let Down By Poor Screenplay|work=[[Times Now]] |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/thankamani-review-a-decent-premise-let-down-by-poor-screenplay-review-108301947}}</ref>
-The music is composed by William Francis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=D 148: Title of Dileep's next to be out on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/31/d-148-title-of-dileepsnext-to-be-out-on-this-date-47167.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
+The film underperformed at the box office.<ref name="boxoffice">{{Cite news |date=14 March 2024 |title='Thankamani' box office collection day 6: Dileep starrer goes downhill on Tuesday|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/thankamani-box-office-collection-day-6-dileep-starrer-goes-downhill-on-tuesday/articleshow/108461556.cms}}</ref>
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 == External links ==
 * {{IMDb title|id=tt26491040|title=Thankamani}}
-[[Category:Upcoming films]]
+[[Category:2024 films]]
 [[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]
 [[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]