Athiradi
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Marking the directorial debut of Arun Anirudhan, “Athiradi” is a vibrant Malayalam action-comedy that reunites the beloved blockbuster duo of Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph. Packed with campus nostalgia, hilarious rivalries, and unexpected thrills, the film emerged as a major commercial success during its theatrical run and is now making waves on digital platforms.
🎬 A New Hat for Basil!
Did You Know? While everyone knows Basil Joseph as a phenomenal actor and the brilliant director behind pan-India hits like Minnal Murali, Athiradi marks a major new milestone in his career. With this film, he officially donned the hat of a Producer for the very first time under his newly launched banner, Basil Joseph Entertainment!
About the Movie – The Plot
Years after a tragic stampede led to the banning of a legendary college festival called Aarohan, an enthusiastic junior named Samkutty attempts to revive the event to impress his crush. However, his innocent plan goes disastrously sideways, igniting a fierce campus rivalry that spirals out of control when dangerous local criminals unexpectedly enter the fray.
Cast and Crew
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The Dynamic Duo: Tovino Thomas (bringing his signature mass and style) and Basil Joseph (delivering flawless, relatable comic timing).
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Key Supporting Cast: Vineeth Sreenivasan (adding immense charm and emotional depth), Riya Shibu, Zarin Shihab, and Vishnu Agasthya.
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Director: Arun Anirudhan.
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Writers: Arun Anirudhan and Paulson Skaria.
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Producers: Basil Joseph (Basil Joseph Entertainment) & Ananthu S.
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Music: Vishnu Vijay (Delivering high-energy chartbusters like “Patti Show” and “IFYKYK”).
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Cinematography: Samuel Henry.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: Released in theaters worldwide on May 14, 2026 (with paid premieres on May 13).
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Genre: Action / Comedy / Campus Drama.
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Running Time: 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
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Certificate: Clean ‘U’ (A perfect family and youth entertainer).
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Language: Malayalam.
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The official post-theatrical digital rights were bagged by SonyLIV.
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Streaming Now: The film has officially started streaming globally on SonyLIV as of today, June 19, 2026.
Tips for Audiences
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Not Just a Comedy: While the movie heavily relies on Basil Joseph’s signature humor in the first half, it seamlessly shifts gears into an intense, high-stakes action thriller as the local criminals get involved.
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The Tovino-Basil Chemistry: Fans of Minnal Murali and Godha will absolutely love the dynamic here. Tovino plays the stylish, mass hero, while Basil carries the everyday, relatable humor effortlessly.
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A Visual and Musical Treat: Vishnu Vijay’s background score perfectly balances the youthful campus vibe with the heavy action blocks later in the film.
