Athiradi Movie Review
14 May 2026
Athiradi movie review: what critics say (8)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 3 of 7 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 1 gave it 2 or less.
The Athiradi balloon is so transparent that the hollowness within is quite evident.
Read the full reviewWhat ultimately stays with you is the warmth of the college atmosphere.
Read the full reviewOverall, Athiradi is a fun watch, which doesn’t take itself too seriously. The film consistently makes you laugh (if you catch the references) and recreates the vibes of a loud, energetic college fete.
Read the full reviewDespite prioritising vibe and spectacle over substance, Athiradi clicks as a fun, self-aware entertainer packed with festive energy
Read the full reviewEngineering student Sam wants to revive his college’s legendary Arohan fest, while retired goon Kuttan dreams of restarting life through music at a temple festival.
Read the full reviewIn the end, Athiradi has some unignorable imperfections, but its lively staging, entertaining humour and uninhibited performances from Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas ensure the film remains a crowd-pleasing ride for most of its…
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What we know
Energetic student Samkutty revives a banned college festival, igniting a fierce rivalry that transforms celebration into chaos.
Cast and crew
Basil JosephSamkutty 'SamBoy'
Tovino ThomasSreekuttan 'Kuttan' Vellayani (Thotta Kuttan)
Vineeth SreenivasanHimself
Vishnu AgasthyaJoseph Oommen
Riya ShibuSwathy R Krishna
Jeo BabySI Manichan Paily
Zarin ShihabVarada (Kuttan's Wife)
Darshana RajendranMerin
Shaan RahmanHimself
Kiran PeethambaranWilson
HashirDennichan
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Questions
Is Athiradi worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.1 out of 5, with 6 of 7 critics recommending it.
When did Athiradi release?
14 May 2026.
Who is in the cast of Athiradi?
Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vishnu Agasthya, Riya Shibu, Jeo Baby, Zarin Shihab, Darshana Rajendran.
Who directs Athiradi?
Arun Anirudhan.
What do critics say about Athiradi?
8 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.1 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.