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Athiradi - The young actress portrays Swathy R Krishna in the most recent poster, who the filmmakers refer to as the "heart of Athiradi."
Last Updated: 06.54 PM, Feb 08, 2026
Athiradi is an upcoming Malayalam film with a college-based plot and some of the best actors in the film industry. Vineeth Sreenivasan, Basil Joseph, and Tovino Thomas play the main characters in Athiradi. The film's creators have now unveiled the poster for Riya Shibu, the female protagonist, revealing her role.
Who is Riya Shibu in Athiradi?
The young actress portrays Swathy R Krishna in the most recent poster, who the filmmakers refer to as the "heart of Athiradi." Recently, Riya starred in Sarvam Maya, directed by Nivin Pauly and available for streaming on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium. Her portrayal of Delulu, also known as Maya Mathew, in this film attracted a lot of attention. Those who enjoyed her performance are now anticipating her arrival in Athiradi. In the upcoming days, the character posters for Zarin Shihab and Darshana Rajendran, the other female characters, should be released.
What did other Athiradi posters show?
With the tagline, "Look who joins the madness," Vineeth's character poster from Athiradi was unveiled on February 1. The creators did not disclose Vineeth Sreenivasan's character name, despite removing his billboard. Rather, they left it with hashtags and asterisks, which caused some internet users to speculate about its meaning. To build anticipation for their film's premiere, the creators recently released character posters for Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas.
The Identity star plays Sreekuttan Vellayani in this film. He is seen holding a microphone, wearing flashy glasses, and sporting an Eye of Horus tattoo on his arm in the most recent poster. In a different poster, Basil was shown in a new avatar sprinting with a bag against a vibrant backdrop.
When is Athiradi theatrical release?
This entertainer will be released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada on May 15. With the revised release date, Athiradi will be screened in theatres with Naslen's Mollywood Times and Antony Varghese Pepe's Kattalan. Arun Anirudhan is directing Athiradi, while Paulson Skaria, who is known for his work in Kaathal, penned the screenplay.
Athiradi movie FAQs
Q. Who is the producer of Athiradi 2025?
A. Athiradi marks the first production venture of actor-filmmaker Basil Joseph, who has backed the film along with Ananthu
Q. When is Athiradi releasing in theatres?
A. Athiradi will have a theatrical release on May 14, 2026.
Q. Who are the actors in Athiradi Malayalam movie?
A. Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan are the lead actors in the Malayalam movie Athiradi. Darshana Rajendran and Zarin Shihab have also joined the cast, along with Riya Shibu.