Mirage 2025: Here is everything that you have to know about Jeethu Joseph's upcoming thriller, starring Asif Ali, before it opens in theatres on September 19.

Last Updated: 06.18 PM, Sep 18, 2025
The new Malayalam thriller from acclaimed director Jeethu Joseph has been eagerly awaited by fans, and it is anticipated to be a riveting cinematic experience. Before the movie hits theatres on September 19, here is all that you need to know about it.
The film will have a theatrical release on September 19 worldwide, along with Dhyan Sreenivasan and Lukman Avaran's Vala.
In the trailer, Aparna Balamurali's character Abhirami highlights her apathetic state due to her boyfriend Kiran's disappearance. She claims she doesn't understand why Kiran chose to lie to her. Asif Ali, who plays Ashwin Kumar, an online investigative journalist, appears to be examining this matter to help her find the truth. They are also continuously searching for a vault that has some valuable documents or items. A law enforcement official warns her that helping police is her only chance of making it through, implying that she is being pursued by a criminal outfit.
The film is rated U/A and plays for two hours and thirty-two minutes.
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The main characters in this thriller are Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali. Other significant actors in Mirage include Hakim Shahjahan, Hannah Reji Koshy, Sampath, and Deepak Parambol. Srinivas Abrol and Jeethu Joseph authored the screenplay for this thriller, while Aparna R. Tarakad developed the story. The cinematographer is Satheesh Kurup. Vishnu Shyam has composed the music for this movie.
Abhirami looks for her beau, Kiran, who has vanished for no apparent cause. She joins forces with an investigative journalist, Aswin, but their quest for information only reveals a maze of doubts and secrets, drawing them further into an unsolved case that is much bigger than they could have ever anticipated.
The producers have not revealed the details of the movie's digital streaming rights. It was anticipated to be accessible on a popular OTT platform; nevertheless, as most of Jeethu Joseph's films are accessible on sites such as JioHotstar.
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Q: Are Asif Ali & Aparna Balamurali reuniting in Jeethu Joseph's Mirage?
A: Yes, Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali are playing the lead roles in this Malayalam thriller.
Q: What genre does Mirage fall under?
A: According to its posters, this Malayalam film is an intriguing thriller.
Q: When will Mirage release in theatres?
A: The movie will hit the big screen on September 19.