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Athiradi

Comedy Drama Malayalam


Energetic student Samkutty revives a banned college festival, igniting a fierce rivalry that transforms celebration into chaos.

Cast:Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vishnu Agasthya, Riya Shibu, Jeo Baby, Zarin Shihab, Darshana Rajendran, Shaan Rahman, Kiran Peethambaran, Hashir
Director:Arun Anirudhan
Writer:Arun Anirudhan, Paulson Skaria
Editor:Chaman Chakko
Camera:Samuel Henry

All Guild Reviews of "Athiradi"

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Tovino Powers This Chaotic Crowdpleaser

Fox in morning light

Vignesh Madhu | The New Indian Express

Thu, May 14 2026

Despite prioritising vibe and spectacle over substance, Athiradi clicks as a fun, self-aware entertainer packed with festive energy

Athiradi is a loud film in every sense of the word. The characters are loud. The music is loud. And with the story unfolding against the backdrop of a campus festival, the ambience is naturally loud too. There’s a restless, crazy energy to the film, driven majorly by editor Chaman Chakko, who steps on the gas every time the narrative threatens to slow down. His flashy, fancy cuts give the film the pace and rhythm of an extended Instagram reel. But that also means Athiradi trades emotional intensity and character depth for spectacle and set pieces, resulting in a shallow yet enjoyable youthful entertainer that still gives enough bang for the buck.

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