The makers of Athiradi have announced the completion of filming, sharing the update via social media on Sunday. Starring Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead roles, the upcoming film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on May 14. The project marks Basil’s first production venture, mounted in association with Dr Ananthu Entertainments. It is the directorial debut of Arun Anirudhan, who previously co-wrote Minnal Murali and Padayottam.
Billed as a campus-based action entertainer with a festive tone, Athiradi is jointly scripted by Arun and Kaathal co-writer Paulson Skaria. The cast also includes Sarvam Maya-fame Riya Shibu, Aattam actor Zarin Shihab and Darshana Rajendran, among others. The technical team comprises cinematographer Samuel Henry, editor Chaman Chakko and composer Vishnu Vijay. In addition to Basil and Ananthu, the film is co-produced by Tovino and filmmaker-cinematographer Sameer Thahir.
Athiradi is set to release alongside other two other major titles over the same weekend: Kattalan and Mollywood Times. It will face direct competition from the Antony Varghese Pepe-starrer releasing on May 14, while the Naslen-Abhinav Sunder Nayak film arrives a day later, on May 15.