19(1)(a), the upcoming Malayalam film starring Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, in the lead roles, has opted digital route for release and will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar, the makers announced on social media on Saturday.

The release date is yet to be announced.

The title refers to Article 19 (1) of the Constitution of India, which provides the fundamental rights in the nature of freedom, including freedom of speech and expression.

The upcoming film is written and directed by Indhu VS. Apart from Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya, the film also Indrajith Sukumaran, Indrans, among others.

Backed by Anto Joseph and Neeta Pinto, the film’s music is composed by Govind Vasantha and shot by cinematographer Manesh Madhavan.

It is to be noted that the upcoming film is sophomore film for Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam after Maarconi Mathaai in 2019.