Paathirathri

Paathirathri
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed by	Ratheena PT
Written by	Shaji Maraad
Produced by	Dr KV Abdul Nazar Ashiya Nazar
Cinematography	Shehnad Jalal ISC
Edited by	Sreejith Sarang
Music by	Jakes Bejoy
Production company	Benzy Productions
Release date	17 October 2025 (2025-10-17)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Paathirathri is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language thriller film helmed by Ratheena PT. The film stars Soubin Shahir and Navya Nair in the lead roles. The film is produced by KV Abdul Nazar and Ashiya Nazar for Benzy Productions. ^{[1] [2]}

Plot

Paathirathri is a police story, where Hareesh and Jancy Kurian are cops. One of their routine night patrolling rounds ends up in mysterious happenings. That terrifying incident turns their life into potentially destruction of careers, relationships and their own lives. ^[3]

Cast

• Soubin Shahir as Hareesh
• Navya Nair as Jancy Kurian
• Sunny Wayne as Ansar Ali
• Ann Augustine as Yasmin
• Athmiya Rajan as Anjali
• Pooja Mohanraj as Forest Officer
• Achyuth Kumar as Suresh Kumar Menon
• Harisree Ashokan as Rasheed
• Shabareesh Varma as Felix
• Indrans as Sahadevan

Production

Casting

Director Ratheena PT, who made the critically acclaimed Mammootty film Puzhu was assigned to direct Soubin Shahir and Navya Nair for Benzy Productions. The script was written by Shaji Maraad, a cop himself, who co-wrote Ela Veezha Poonchira . ^[1] The presence of actors Sunny Wayne, Ann Augustine and Shabareesh Varma were made public on the title announcement day. ^[4] The film was censored with U/A certificate. ^[5]

Filming

Principal photography of the film was wrapped up on 27 November 2024. ^[6]

Marketing

The title of the film, with a tagline that read, 'One Night, Two Cops', was announced on 10 June 2024. ^{[4] [7]} The first look poster of the film was released on 11 September 2025 ^[8] and the trailer was released on 10 October 2025. ^[1]

Actress Navya Nair, during the promotion of the film, encountered an alarming situation when a man reportedly harassed the actress, but actor Soubin Shahir quickly helped in prioritizing her safety. ^{[9] [10]}

Release

The makers have announced the release date of the film as 17 October, 2025. ^{[11] [12]}

References

1. "Paathirathri trailer: Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir as cops caught in trouble". Cinema Express. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
2. "Pathiraathri, first look: Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir don police roles; film hits theatres this October". The Times of India. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
3. "Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir as cops caught in trouble". Cinema Express. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
4. "Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir to headline Puzhu-fame Ratheena's Pathirathri". Cinema Express. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
5. "സെൻസറിങ് പൂർത്തിയാക്കി, U/A സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റുമായി നവ്യ നായർ- സൗബിൻ ഷാഹിർ ചിത്രം പാതിരാത്രി". Asianet News. 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
6. "It's A Wrap For Navya Nair And Soubin Shahir-starrer Pathirathri". News 18. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
7. "'Pathirathri': Soubin Shahir, Navya Nair to headline 'Puzhu' director's next". The Hindu. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
8. "Navya Nair-Soubin Shahir starrer Paathirathri gets a release window, first look out". Cinema Express. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
9. "Navya Nair faces harassment during promotions; Soubin Shahir protects the actress". The Times of India. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
10. "Soubin Shahir Steps In After Fan Touches Navya Nair Without Consent During Paathirathri Event". ABP News. 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
11. "Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir starrer Pathirathri gets release date". Cinema Express. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
12. "Pathirathri Gears Up for a Deepavali Release". Filmfare. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.

External links

• Paathirathri at IMDb