Saiju Kurup's Harivarasanam is set to hit theatres on January 15, 2027, on the occasion of Makara Vilakku. The makers announced the release date on Tuesday while unveiling the film’s first look. The poster features Saiju and a young girl carrying traditional irumudikettu bundles on their heads, surrounded by Ayyappa devotees on the Sabarimala pilgrimage. It is directed by Rajesh Nair, who previously helmed films such as Salt Mango Tree, Escape from Uganda and Thrissur Pooram.
Scripted by Dr K Ambadi, Harivarasanam is billed as an "emotional journey of faith", blending suspense and human relationships. As per the makers, the film explores the complex relationship between belief and rational thinking. It also stars Yogi Babu, Baby Eva, Sithara Vijayan, Sampath Raj, Joy Mathew, Maniyanpilla Raju, Shyamaprasad, Madhupal, TG Ravi and Abhiram, among others.
Harivarasanam is jointly produced by Vinayaka Ajith, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under the banners of Ajith Vinayaka Films and Panorama Studios, respectively. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Sajad Kakku, editing by Ajeesh Edamon and music by Ranjin Raj.
Meanwhile, Saiju has multiple other projects in various stages of production, including Aamir Pallikkal’s Prempaatta, Kanakarajyam director Sagar's upcoming detective comedy, Nazer Irimbiliyam and Dr Haris KT's Bafana United, PS Arjun’s Saakshikal, and Krishnadas Murali's Rasaleela, the third instalment in the Bharathanatyam franchise.
