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Actor Silambarasan launched the trailer for Anbil Avan, a Tamil romantic action drama starring Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan on September 17. The film is directed by R. Kaarthikeyan and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 25.
The trailer opens with Selvan's character introducing himself and his wife Iyal, played by Mukhundhan. The first half of the trailer establishes the couple's relationship and the circumstances of their life together. The second half shifts the tone, with the couple facing a threat that prompts them to fight back.
Packed with intense action and blood-soaked fights, Anbil Avan appears to follow the story of a couple attempting to start a good life together, until unexpected trouble finds the pair trapped in an unsettling situation.
Directed by R. Kaarthikeyan, the film is written by Vignesh Raja, along with screenplay credits to R. Kaarthikeyan and Ashok Selvan. The film is produced by K. Karunamoorthy, Ashok Selvan and Abinaya Selvam.
Music is composed by Govind Vasantha, cinematography is by Gowtham Rajendran and editing is by Selva RK. Supporting cast includes Revathi, Sabumon Abdusamad, Kadirbalu and Mahadevan Ganesh.
Selvan's previous films include Oh My Kadavule(2021), Hostel (2023) and Emakku Thozhil Romance (2024). His recent outings include Thug Life (2025), Pon Ondru Kanden (2024) and Blue Star (2024).
While Mukhundhan returns to the screen after recent releases like Blast (2026), Idhayam Murali (2026) and Sarvam Maya (2025). Mukundhan made her acting debut in 2024 with Om Bheem Bush.
In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress spoke about the changing media landscape that actors have to navigate today.
"The media landscape is such that anyone can come in; I’ve understood now what it is to position your brand as an actor, as you’re constantly putting yourself out there for people to judge and perceive you,” she said.
She further noted that she looks forward to holding on to her authenticity with her upcoming projects.
“The one thing I strongly want to hold onto is my sense of authenticity; in the middle of all this madness, I don’t want to lose sight of who I really am.. I keep reminding myself of that. I want to take decisions as myself, and not be peer-pressured into strategically thinking what would make me more famous or what would be the common route to take. During this whole acting journey, I’m also going to be building myself as a person, and I hope I take my time to figure that out."
Anbil Avan releases in theatres on September 25.