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Release

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Language

Malayalam

Director

Arun Anirudhan

Cast

Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Riya Shibu, Zarin Shihab

Genre

Comedy

Runtime

2h 0m

Certificate

TBA

Athiradi is a Malayalam campus action-comedy premiered on 13 May 2026, marking the directorial debut of Arun Anirudhan. Previously known for co-writing acclaimed Malayalam films, Anirudhan brings sharp storytelling to this high-energy tale of college life, rivalry, and the power of celebration. Starcast: Basil Joseph plays Sam Kutty, an enthusiastic first-year engineering student determined to leave a mark on campus life. Riya Shibu plays his peer and confidante in a significant role. Tovino Thomas and Zarin Shihab appear in pivotal parts that drive the film's central conflict. Darshana Rajendran lends strong support to the ensemble. The Plot & Characters: Sam Kutty joins the same engineering college where his elder brother once studied. Despite his best efforts, he struggles to gain recognition. Desperate to stand out, he makes a bold announcement — he will revive the college's annual festival, which was suspended years ago after serious incidents. What begins as a personal quest quickly escalates into a fierce inter-group rivalry, turning the celebration into a high-stakes confrontation. The film builds its comedy and drama through authentic college dynamics, culminating in a climax that ties every thread together with surprising intelligence. Athiradi is a crowd-pleasing campus entertainer that captures the spirit, chaos, and camaraderie of student life in a refreshingly original way.