What happened to Bhagyalakshmi's voice in the film 'Thudarum'?

Bhagyalakshmi, a renowned dubbing artist, had originally dubbed for Shobana's character in the film 'Thudarum', but her voice was later replaced by Shobana's own voice.

How did Bhagyalakshmi react to the replacement of her voice in 'Thudarum'?

Bhagyalakshmi expressed shock and disappointment, saying she had never heard of an artist not wanting her voice and that she was deeply hurt that neither Shobana, the producer, nor the director informed her about the decision.

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Renowned Dubbing Artist Bhagyalakshmi Speaks Out After Voice Replaced in 'Thudarum'

Q: Why did Shobana demand to dub her own character in 'Thudarum'?

According to the article, Shobana stated she would not attend the film's promotions unless she dubbed her own character, leading to the replacement of Bhagyalakshmi's voice.

23 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Bhagyalakshmi voiced frustration over her voice being replaced in the film 'Thudarum'
Shobana demanded to dub her own character, leading to Bhagyalakshmi's voice being removed
Bhagyalakshmi expressed disappointment that Shobana and the filmmakers did not inform her about the replacement

Renowned Dubbing Artist Bhagyalakshmi Speaks Out After Voice Replaced in 'Thudarum'

On October 23rd, 2025, renowned dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi spoke out about her shock and disappointment after her voice was replaced in the film 'Thudarum'. Bhagyalakshmi had originally dubbed for Shobana's character in the movie, directed by Tharun Moorthy and also starring Mohanlal. However, she was later informed that Shobana herself would redo the voice, reportedly because Shobana stated she would not attend the film's promotions unless she dubbed her own character.

Bhagyalakshmi expressed her dismay, saying, "I've never heard of any artist saying they don't want my voice. But recently, something happened that made me very sad." She explained that she had dubbed the entire film, including intense emotional scenes, but was never informed that her voice would be replaced. Bhagyalakshmi felt deeply hurt that neither Shobana, the producer, nor the director had the courtesy to inform her about the decision.