Athiradi trailer: Basil Joseph goes against Tovino Thomas over college fest in this campus drama
Thiruvananthapuram, May 13
The makers of Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph starrer 'Athiradi' have finally released the trailer of the movie, offering a glimpse into the clash of college rivals over the revival of a fest.
The film is helmed by debut director Arun Anirudhan, who is known for writing the script of Minnal Murali, which was a hit at the box office in 2021. The film is slated to release on May 14.
According to the trailer, the film revolves around the return of a popular college fest. The video introduces Basil Joseph as Samkutty, a student determined to bring the event back to impress his crush, Riya Shibu, in the film.
The movie takes a tragic turn when Basil Joseph crosses paths with Tovino Thomas's character, a goon who often beats his enemies while singing a song. What begins as a clash of egos soon escalates into a larger conflict, igniting the chain of events that blends action, comedy, romance and campus fights.
Tovino Thomas shared the trailer on his Instagram handle on Wednesday.
Apart from the lead roles, the film also stars Vineeth Sreenivasan, Darshana Rajendran, Zarin Shihab and Riya Shibu as the supporting cast.
Tovino will also be seen in the upcoming Malayalam film 'Gracia El Clasico'. He, along with actress Nazriya Nazim, unveiled the title of the movie at Barcelona's iconic Camp Nou.
Taking to their Instagram, Tovino and Nazriya shared the title poster of their upcoming Malayalam movie. The duo were seen holding the poster during the Barcelona and Real Madrid final on Sunday.
The film is directed by Muhsin Parari, marking his return to direction after his debut directorial 'KL 10 Patthu'.
The screenplay is written jointly by Muhsin and Zakariya Mohammed, best known for directing Sudani from Nigeria.
The film also marks the first on-screen collaboration between Tovino and Nazriya, a pairing that has already generated curiosity among audiences online.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, a proper campus movie after a long time! The whole 'reviving a fest for a crush' angle is so relatable. Tovino as a goon who sings while beating people – that's some quirky writing. But I hope the story doesn't become too predictable. Fingers crossed! 🤞
As a fan of Malayalam cinema, I'm excited to see this new wave of campus dramas. Basil Joseph's comic timing is top-notch, and Tovino's versatility is undeniable. The cameo from Vineeth Sreenivasan is a nice addition. Hope it delivers on the hype!
Njan oru Malayali alla but I love these college rivalry films! The trailer reminds me of MCA (Middle Class Abbayi) vibes. Tovino's character seems intense. But I wish they showed more of the female leads – Riya Shibu and Darshana Rajendran are talented. Still, looking forward to it! 🇮🇳
Trailor looks mass but I'm a bit skeptical. Campus fests and goons singing songs? Could be either brilliant or cringey. Also, Tovino's already doing 'Gracia El Clasico' with Nazriya – man is on a roll! Hope Arun Anirudhan's direction is as good as his writing for Minnal Murali. 😎
College fest revival stories are so nostalgic! The music in the trailer seems catchy. Basil Joseph playing the cute romantic lead is new – he's usually the sidekick. Excited to see how he handles it. Tovino's villainous vibe is giving Premam
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