Avihitham 2025: Release date, plot, cast, trailer, what to expect, OTT partner, and more about Senna Hegde’s film

Avihitham is noted Malayalam filmmaker Senna Hegde’s latest directorial, which is set for its release. The upcoming Malayalam film, with a tagline of ‘Not Just a Man’s Right', promises yet another thought-provoking entertainer, like the director’s acclaimed movie Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam. From the release date to plot and cast, here’s everything you need to know about Avihitham

Avihitham release date, plot, cast, trailer, OTT partner, and more 

Avihitham release date

Avihitham is scheduled to release in theatres on October 10, 2025. However, the makers have also kept paid premiere at 9pm on October 9, 2025, a not-so-common practice for Malayalam movies. There was also a special celebrity preview show on October 8, which also garnered positive reviews.

Avihitham cast

Actors Unniraj, Renji Kankol, and Vineeth Chakyar play the key roles in the film, along with Dhanesh Koliyat, Rakesh Ushar, Ajith Punnad, Aneesh Chemmarathi, T Gopinathan, Vrinda Menon, Vijisha Nileshwaram, and Ammini Chandralayam.

Avihitham plot

Avihitham means illicit affair. Much like Senna Hegde’s most films, Avihitham is also set in Kanhangad. An illicit affair is suspected after Prakashan spots a young woman with his neighbour Vinod. More people become privy of the incident, and now they are determined to catch the culprits.

Avihitham trailer

The Avihitham trailer begins with Prakashan heading to Venu’s house to meet him, and share an exciting piece of news. Venu then warns Prakashan from sharing this news with anyone else. But more people come to know and are determined to find the evidence. They identify the man to be Vinod, and wonder who the woman is. Another man quips that one needs to keep an eye on all women, whether she is the wife or sister. The men come with an elaborate plan to nab the couple red-handed.

Avihitham censor, runtime

Avihitham has been censored U/A 13. It has a runtime of 105 minutes, as per reports.

What to expect from Avihitham

In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Avihitham director Senna Hegde said that the upcoming film is a comedy-drama. He promised a locally-flavoured film, with a rooted story and everyday characters. The film would entertain the viewers with its humour even while portraying a bunch of townspeople's obsession with finding out more about an affair. The Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam director said that the film also has a message.

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Avihitham OTT partner

The makers of Avihitham are yet to announce its OTT partner. But the film is expected to drop on streaming after its theatrical run.

FAQs

Q. When will Avihitham release?

A. Avihitham will release in theatres on October 10, 2025

Q. Who is the director of Avihitham?

A. The director of Avihitham is noted filmmaker Senna Hegde.