Tiki Taka: Asif Ali drops a major update on the action thriller's theatrical release

Much to the delight of his fans, Asif Ali has dropped a major update on the theatrical release of his much awaited project, Tiki Taka. In a social media post, the Rekhachithram star revealed that the action thriller will hit the big screen by the end of this year. 

Asif Ali's update on Tiki Taka

Through his social media post, the actor expressed his fondness for John Denver, the character he plays in Tiki Taka. "When John Denver came to me, I was instantly in love with the fighter in him-his resilience, the way he endures through challenges, and how he always refuses to give up," he stated. Asif also talked about the difficulties of working on this project, such as undergoing a physical makeover, training how to fight, and coping with a terrible mishap during preparation.

"Eighteen months later, we're rolling in full swing again, and I've endured the process once more to meet what the movie demands-more sweat and blood-this time with a healing leg from meniscus and ligament tears," he said. The Thalavan star stated that the movie will be a "never-before experience" for film buffs and confirmed that it will be released in theatres by the end of 2025.

Asif Ali's big budget film, Tiki Taka

This is director Rohit V S's third film with Asif Ali, after Adventures of Omanakuttan and Iblis. However, it has been a long time since there was a update on the project. According to sources, Wamiqa Gabbi and Lukman Avaran also have important roles in the movie. Regarded as one of Asif's high-budget productions to date, Tiki Taka was earlier scheduled to debut in theatres in 2023. 

Director Rohith V S recently revealed to  in an exclusive interview with OTTplay that the movie will be distinctive, but not in terms of its narrative or concept. "I think its presentation will be different," he continued, "or at least that's what I am going to do."