The highly anticipated Malayalam film ‘Athiradi’, directed by Arun Anirudhan, has unveiled the first look poster of Riya Shibu’s character, named Swathy R Krishna. Actor Tovino Thomas shared the poster on social media, introducing Riya Shibu’s character as the heart of the film. The movie, produced by Dr. Ananthu S & Basil Joseph, is set to release on May 14th, 2026.
Last month, the film’s production wrapped up, as announced by the makers. Tovino Thomas shared a video clip showing the crew forming the words “Pack Up,” signaling the completion of filming. ‘Athiradi’ has generated significant excitement among fans and movie enthusiasts for bringing together Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, and Vineeth Sreenivasan on screen for the first time.
The teaser for ‘Athiradi’ was recently released, introducing Vineeth Sreenivasan’s character followed by Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas. The teaser suggests that the film will be a mass action entertainer, promising a power-packed theatrical experience. It also hints at the actors portraying distinct characters in appearance and personality.
Produced by Basil Joseph Entertainments and Doctor Ananthu Entertainments, ‘Athiradi’ is a complete entertainer helmed by debutant director Arun Anirudhan. The script, co-written by Paulson Skaria and Arun Anirudhan, marks the reunion of Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Sameer Thahir, and Arun Anirudhan after ‘Minnal Murali’.
The film features cinematography by Samuel Henry, music by Vishnu Vijay, editing by Chaman Chacko, and costume design by Mashar Hamsa.
