Tharun Moorthy
Biography
Tharun Moorthy is an Indian film director and screenwriter who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. Hailing from Vaikom, Kerala, he studied computer engineering and later pursued his passion for filmmaking. Before entering cinema, he worked as an assistant professor and directed advertisements.
He made his directorial debut with the crime thriller Operation Java (2021), which received positive reviews. His second film, Saudi Vellakka (2022), earned the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. He gained wider recognition with Thudarum (2025), starring Mohanlal and Shobana. His other projects include Athimanoharam (2026), Torpedo and Operation Cambodia.
