Tamil romantic drama Idhayam Murali, starring Atharvaa Murali and Fahadh Faasil, is set for release on July 10. The title nods to Atharvaa’s late father Murali’s 1991 classic Idhayam, while standing as a fresh story.
Tamil film Idhayam Murali has locked a release date. The Atharvaa Murali-starrer will be released on July 10. Makers of the film announced the news along with a poster of the film, featuring Atharvaa, Fahadh Faasil, Thaman, VJ Rakshan and Dravid.
Idhayam Murali is described as a romantic drama centred on the theme of one-sided love. At the film’s title launch event in Chennai, Atharvaa said the story is dedicated to those who have experienced unreciprocated love. He told students at the event that the emotions associated with one-sided love — including joy, disappointment and longing — form the emotional core of the film.
The title references the 1991 Tamil film Idhayam, which starred Atharvaa’s late father, Murali. Atharvaa clarified at the launch that the name reflects the film’s theme rather than serving solely as a tribute. He said the character he plays embodies the idea of “Idhayam Murali” as a symbol of one-sided love. The film also co-stars Preity Mukhundhan and Kayadu Lohar.
The film's teaser introduced Atharvaa’s character living in the United States and following developments in a friend’s relationship, before being urged by family members to return to India for a wedding.
Music for the film is composed by Thaman, who also appears in an acting role. His last major on-screen appearance was in Shankar’s Boys. The supporting cast includes Natty, Niharika NM, Rakshan, Dravid, Angeline, Pragya, Sudhakar and Yashashree.
Cinematography is handled by Manoj Paramahamsa, with editing by Pradeep E Ragav. Senthilkumar Kesavan serves as co-director, while dialogues are written by Ramanagirivasan, Aakash Baskaran and Dravid Selvam.
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