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2026U156 min6.5 / 10● ON STREAMING

Athiradi OTT Release Date

Name: Athiradi
Director: Arun Anirudhan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2026-05-14
Duration: 2 h 36 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vishnu Agasthya, Riya Shibu

Original Title: അതിരടി

Directed by Arun Anirudhan

Athiradi OTT release date

Athiradi is currently available for streaming on SonyLIV. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Date: 5 February 2026 · Platform: SonyLIV

STREAMING DOSSIER & OTT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

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Film Title	Athiradi (അതിരടി)
Language & Industry	Malayalam Cinema (Mollywood)
Theatrical Release	14 May 2026
OTT Release Date	5 February 2026 (Now Streaming)
Official Streaming Partner	SonyLIV
Available Audio & Subtitles	Malayalam (Original Audio) with English Subtitles
Director	Arun Anirudhan
Lead Cast	Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vishnu Agasthya
Genre	Comedy, Drama
Runtime	156 min
CBFC Certification	U
Theatrical Holdback Rule	Standard 42-day (6-week) Kerala Film Chamber window

STREAMING PREMIERE ACTIVE

Athiradi has completed its exclusive theatrical run and is now officially streaming online on SonyLIV. Viewers in India and overseas can stream the film with English subtitles.

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ARCHIVE VERDICT & CINETEST REPORT

EDITORIAL RADAR

CURATOR'S TAKE:

Athiradi stands out for its witty conversational banter, situational satire, and relatable everyday friction. Under the direction of Arun Anirudhan, the narrative is distinguished by its realistic pacing and immersive sense of place. Whether you are catching it for the first time or revisiting it on digital streaming, the production exhibits the hallmark craft and honest human observation that modern Malayalam cinema is celebrated for worldwide.

CINEMATIC CONTEXT & CRAFT:

Athiradi continues the proud legacy of Malayalam situational humor, relying on authentic comedic timing rather than loud slapstick caricatures.

🎯 WHO SHOULD STREAM:Viewers looking for smart, behavior-driven humor that highlights the eccentricities and warmth of Kerala social life.

🎧 AUDIO & SUBTITLE ADVICE:For the optimal viewing experience, stream with the original Malayalam audio track accompanied by English subtitles. Modern Malayalam cinema places heavy emphasis on sync-sound, regional accents, and acoustic subtlety that dubbing tracks frequently diminish.

CURATED BY MALAYALAM MOVIE HUB EDITORIAL DESKVERIFIED DIRECTORY ARCHIVE

Genres:

Comedy Drama

Streaming Arrival:2026-02-05

Top Cast & Characters

Basil Josephas Samkutty 'SamBoy'Tovino Thomasas Sreekuttan 'Kuttan' Vellayani (Thotta Kuttan)Vineeth Sreenivasanas HimselfVishnu Agasthyaas Joseph OommenRiya Shibuas Swathy R KrishnaJeo Babyas SI Manichan Paily

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ATHIRADI

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Q: What is the Athiradi OTT release date?

Athiradi is currently available for streaming on SonyLIV. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Q: Where can I watch Athiradi online legally?

Athiradi is officially available for streaming on Sony Liv. You can watch it legally with original Malayalam audio and English subtitles.

Q: What was the theatrical premiere date and OTT holdback window for Athiradi?

Athiradi premiered in theaters on 14 May 2026. Malayalam cinema typically follows a 42-day theatrical holdback window before digital streaming premiere.