'Athiradi' goes on floor as Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph and Vineeth reunite for campus action-comedy

The much-awaited Malayalam film 'Athiradi', starring Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan, has officially gone on floors in Kochi. On the last day, the shoot began with a traditional pooja ceremony attended by the cast and crew.The film is largely set within a college campus. The Tovino Thomas starrer is expected to be a mix of comedy, action, and drama. Reportedly, Riya Shibu will play one of the female leads in the movie.Athiradi marks the directorial debut of Arun Anirudhan, who previously co-wrote Minnal

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and Padayottam. The script has been penned by Arun along with Paulson Skaria, the co-writer of Neymar and Kaathal – The Core. The combination of these talents has already set high expectations among fans for a fun-filled, mass entertainer.

Teaser promises quirky fun and fiery chemistry

The makers released the title teaser on October 18, and the response was immediate — fans flooded social media with excitement over the dynamic trio’s reunion. The 1.49-minute-long teaser hints at a stylish, humorous rivalry between the lead characters. It opens with

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Sreenivasan’s character hyping up both Tovino and Basil, who seem to share a love-hate camaraderie.Basil is portrayed as a trendy, modern-day youngster — someone you might find at a pub or college hangout — while Tovino appears in a completely contrasting look, clad in a traditional mundu and immersed in a temple festival backdrop.

Vineeth ends the teaser in a cheeky delivery of Kamal Haasan’s iconic line: “Arambikkalangala.”

A promising entertainer

Backed by a strong cast and a proven writing team, 'Athiradi' looks all set to offer both laughs and high-energy drama. Fans of Tovino, Basil, and Vineeth can expect a refreshing entertainer that celebrates friendship, rivalry, and nostalgia — all with a distinctly Athiradi twist.