Turbo (2024 film)

Turbo is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Vysakh, written by Midhun Manuel Thomas and produced by Mammootty under Mammootty Kampany. The film stars Mammootty in the title role alongside Raj B. Shetty, Kabir Duhan Singh, Sunil, Shabareesh Varma, Anjana Jayaprakash, Niranjana Anoop, Bindu Panicker, Dileesh Pothan and Johny Antony in supporting roles. In the film, Aruvipurathu Jose, nicknamed Turbo Jose, a short-tempered but kind-hearted jeep driver from Idukki. He often lands in trouble because he can’t tolerate injustice or bullying. Jose’s life changes when he gets involved in the love problem of his close friend Jerry, a bank manager in Chennai. Jerry loves Indulekha, but her powerful family is against the relationship. When Jose interferes to help them, things go wrong—Jerry backs out out of fear, and Jose becomes the target of legal trouble. To escape arrest, Jose leaves for Chennai.

The principal photography commenced in October 2023. Coimbatore, Idukki and Chennai were the filming locations. It was wrapped up on 18 February 2024. The music was composed by Christo Xavier, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Vishnu Sarma and Shameer Muhammed respectively.

Turbo received a U/A certificate and was theatrically released on 23 May 2024. It received popular appreciation from audiences and the direction by Vysakh, music and background score, action sequences and cast performances drew praise. The film grossed about ₹72.50 crores worldwide.