Athiradi's Second Character Poster Showcases Tovino Thomas as Sreekuttan
The upcoming Malayalam film Athiradi continues to build excitement with new reveals. On Sunday, January 18, the production team released the highly anticipated second character poster. This poster prominently features actor Tovino Thomas in a striking maroon shirt, captured in a moment of singing.
Tovino Thomas Embraces the Role of Sreekuttan Vellayani
The poster clearly identifies Tovino Thomas's character as Sreekuttan Vellayani. The makers shared the image on Instagram with an intriguing caption. They described the character as a catalyst, stating "Every collision needs a catalyst. The second face of ATHIRADI." This hints at Sreekuttan's pivotal role in the film's narrative.
This reveal follows the earlier launch of Basil Joseph's character poster. Basil Joseph portrays a youngster named Samkutty in the movie. The sequential release of these posters is effectively building a profile for each key player in the story.
Athiradi Marks a Directorial Debut with a Strong Team
Athiradi represents the directorial debut of Arun Anirudhan. He previously co-wrote the screenplay for the acclaimed superhero film Minnal Murali. For Athiradi, he has co-written the script with Paulson Skaria.
The film boasts an impressive technical crew. Samuel Henry serves as the cinematographer, while Chaman Chakko handles the editing. Vishnu Vijay composes the music, and Nixon George is the sound designer. The production design is managed by Maanav Suresh, with costumes crafted by Mashar Hamsa.
Plot Intrigue and High Audience Expectations
An earlier teaser for Athiradi introduced a mysterious element. It showed an unidentified character being assaulted. The connection of Tovino Thomas's and Basil Joseph's characters to this event remains ambiguous. Furthermore, Vineeth Sreenivasan appears to be playing a character with negative shades, adding another layer of complexity.
Audience anticipation is naturally high. Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph previously delivered the hit film Minnal Murali together. Their reunion alone generates significant buzz. The addition of Vineeth Sreenivasan to the cast has raised expectations even further.
Official Release Date Confirmed
The makers have officially locked in the release date. Athiradi is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 14, 2026. The production is a joint effort by Dr. Ananthu S and Basil Joseph under their respective banners. The team announced the date on Instagram, proclaiming "Let the fireworks begin" for this cinematic celebration.
