Sai Pallavi and Fahadh Faasil's Malayalam Thriller Gains OTT Popularity Seven Years On
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Sai Pallavi, Fahadh Faasil's 'Athiran' Thriller Finds New Life on OTT 7 Years Later
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News18•17-03-2026, 14:45
Sai Pallavi, Fahadh Faasil's 'Athiran' Thriller Finds New Life on OTT 7 Years Later
•Malayalam thriller 'Athiran', starring Sai Pallavi and Fahadh Faasil, is gaining popularity on OTT platforms seven years after its theatrical release.
•Directed by Vivek, the film initially had a moderate box office run after its April 12, 2019 release, with some viewers divided over its twists.
•The psychological thriller, also featuring Prakash Raj and Atul Kulkarni, found a wider audience on OTT; its Telugu dubbed version 'Anukoni Atithi' streamed on Aha in 2021.
•Set in an isolated Kerala psychiatric hospital, the story follows Dr. Nair (Fahadh Faasil) treating Nithya Lakshmi (Sai Pallavi), a patient with extraordinary abilities, uncovering secrets about her past.
•Inspired by 'Stonehearst Asylum', the 2-hour 16-minute film builds into a gripping thriller, showcasing powerful performances from Sai Pallavi and Fahadh Faasil, holding an IMDb rating of 6.7.