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College rivalry, action-packed moments, comedy, and youthful energy - Athiradi looks like a complete entertainer for fans of campus dramas.

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Movie Details |
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Movie Name |
Athiradi |
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Release Date |
14 May 2026 |
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Lead cast |
Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan |
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Language |
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Genre |
Action Comedy |
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Director |
Arun Anirudhan |
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Producers |
Basil Joseph and Dr. Ananthu |
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Writer |
Arun Anirudhan and Paulson Skaria |
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Music Composer |
Vishnu Vijay |
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Cinematography |
Samuel Henry |
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Editor |
Chaman Chakko |
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Budget (approx.) |
Rs 40 Crore |
What Is Athiradi About?
Malayalam movie Athiradi is characterized as a campus-focused action entertainer filled with humor, emotion, and dynamic action scenes.
Set in a college setting, the narrative focuses on a student named Samkutty, who seeks to restart a prohibited campus festival. His choice allegedly ignites competition and discord within the college, ultimately resulting in a chain of tumultuous occurrences.
Although the creators have withheld significant plot information, the movie is anticipated to focus on young characters and dynamic confrontations in a college setting.
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Athiradi Paid Premiere
Actor and producer Basil Joseph provided an important update regarding his upcoming film ‘Athiradi’. He announced that the film will feature paid premieres on May 13 in select theaters worldwide. The unique performances will start at 6:30 pm and continue.
Basil announced the news on his social media accounts. Fans grew enthusiastic shortly after the announcement. Numerous individuals are anticipating watching the movie a day prior to its official launch.
South Indian Movies Releasing This Week
Along with Athiradi, there are several South Indian movies which are scheduled to release this week in theaters. The list includes Karuppu (Tamil), Vadhala (Telugu), Arey Apandra (Telugu) and many others.
If we talk about Bollywood latest movies this week, two major movies are scheduled to release - Aakhri Sawal starring Sanjay Dutt and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do starring Ayushmann Khurrana with 3 leading ladies - Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh and Wamiqa Gabbi.
Athiradi looks like a youthful action entertainer packed with humor, campus rivalry, and energetic performances. If the film delivers strong emotions along with fun moments, it could become a favorite among young movie lovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: Malayalam film Athiradi will release in theaters on 14 May 2026.
Ans: The film stars Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan.
Ans: Yes, paid premieres of Athiradi will be held on 13 May 2026 in selected theaters worldwide.



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