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Anbil Avan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. Kaarthikeyan
Screenplay by
Additional screenplay:
Ashameera Aiyappan
Story byVignesh Raja
Produced by
  • K. Karunamoorthy
  • Ashok Selvan
  • Abinaya Selvam
Starring
CinematographyGowtham Rajendran
Edited bySelva RK
Music byGovind Vasantha
Production
companies
Ayngaran International
Happy High Pictures
Distributed bySri Kumaran Films
Release date
  • 2 October 2026 (2026-10-02)
Running time
157 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Anbil Avan (transl. He is in love) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language romantic action thriller film directed by R. Kaarthikeyan in his directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Vignesh Raja, Ashok Selvan and Ashameera Aiyappan and story by Vignesh Raja.[2] Produced by Ayngaran International and Happy High Pictures, it stars Ashok Selvan, Preity Mukhundhan and Sabumon Abdusamad in lead roles.

The film was officially announced in February 2025 under the tentative title AS23, denoting the 23rd film for Ashok Selvan, as the lead actor, and the official title was announced that August.[3][4] The film has music and background score by Govind Vasantha, cinematography handled by Gowtham Rajendran and editing by Selva RK.

Anbil Avan was released in theatres on 2 October 2026 and received mixed reviews from critics with praise for the performances (particularly of Ashok and Preity), technical aspects and Govind Vasantha's music.

Plot

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The film follows the story of Suriya and Iyal, a newly married couple who choose to build a life away from their families' disapproval.

After seven years of being in love, the two hotel management graduates struggle through the grueling corporate grind at a five-star hotel. Wanting to break free and fulfill a long-standing promise to support the wife's lifelong dream of starting a vintage, plant-filled homestay, they pool all their hard-earned savings and relocate to a remote, scenic hill station. After much effort, they manage to convince a former queen to sell them her historic, beautiful bungalow.

However, their peaceful new beginning turns into a nightmare when they inadvertently clash with a powerful local network of corruption. They become targets for a dangerous local MLA, an exploitative lawyer, and a corrupt police inspector. The narrative shifts into a high-stakes survival thriller as the couple is pulled into deep danger, forcing the husband to go to extreme lengths against a private army to protect his wife, their home, and their lives.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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The film was announced in February 2025 under the tentative title AS23, marking the directorial debut of R. Kaarthikeyan. The project was produced by Ashok Selvan and Abinaya Selvam under the banner of Happy High Pictures, marking the production house's second production after Oh My Kadavule (2020). Vignesh Raja, who directed Por Thozhil (2023) and Kara (2026), wrote the story, while Vignesh Raja, Ashok Selvan and Kaarthikeyan subsequently worked on the screenplay. The film was launched with a pooja ceremony on 9 February 2025.[5]

In August 2026, the film was officially titled Anbil Avan. The title announcement revealed that Ashameera Aiyappan had contributed additional screenplay. K. Karunamoorthy joined Ashok Selvan and Abinaya Selvam as a producer under the Ayngaran International banner.[6] The film's title is derived from a song from Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010).[7]

Casting

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Ashok Selvan was announced as the lead actor alongside Preity Mukhundhan, who was cast as the female lead.[5] The supporting cast includes Sabumon Abdusamad, Revathi, Kadirbalu and Maha Delhi Ganesh, Jawahar Sakthi, S. Danushan and Deepan also credited in the cast.[6]

Filming

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Principal photography commenced following the film's launch on 9 February 2025. The film's technical crew includes cinematographer Gowtham Rajendran, editor Selva RK and production designer Manikandan Srinivasan. Govind Vasantha composed the music and background score, while Peter Hein served as the action choreographer.[6]

By August 2026, the film had completed production and the makers had unveiled its title, Anbil Avan, along with its title teaser.[8]

Music

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The music and background score is composed by Govind Vasantha. The audio rights were acquired by Think Music. The first single "Aasai Varame" was released on 14 August 2026.[9] A reprise version of the song was released on 1 September 2026.[10] The second single "Kalla Nikkuriye" was released on 11 September 2026.[11] The last single titled "Straight Outta Sarpetta" was released on 28 September 2026.[12]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aasai Varame"MadrasheChinmayi Sripada
Govind Vasantha		4:47
2."Aasai Varame" (Reprise)MadrasheGovind Vasantha1:39
3."Kalla Nikkuriye"Karthik NethaSid Sriram4:11
4."Straight Outta Sarpetta"Thamizh AadhavanThamizh Aadhavan
Rockzane		3:40
Total length:14:17

Release

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Theatrical

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Anbil Avan was released on 2 October 2026. It was initially scheduled to release in theatres on 25 September,[13] but was postponed by a week to ensure a wider release.[14] The film was distributed by Sri Kumaran Films in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.[15]

Home media

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The post-theatrical satellite and streaming rights were acquired by Sony Vizha and SonyLIV respectively.[16]

Reception

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References

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  1. ↑ "Anbil Avan". Central Board of Film Certification. 25 September 2026. Archived from the original on 2 October 2026. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  2. ↑ "Ashok Selvan, Preity Mukhundhan to headline 'Anbil Avan'; title teaser out". The Hindu. 13 August 2026. Archived from the original on 23 September 2026. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "'AS 23': Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan team up for a new film". The Hindu. 10 February 2025. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ashok Selvan-Preity Mukhundhan film titled Anbil Avan; title teaser out". The New Indian Express. 13 August 2026. Archived from the original on 9 September 2026. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Ashok Selvan teams up with debutant Karthikeyan Ramakrishnan for AS23". Cinema Express. 9 February 2025. Archived from the original on 9 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Ashok Selvan-Preity Mukhundhan film titled Anbil Avan; title teaser out". Cinema Express. 12 August 2026. Archived from the original on 8 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "'Anbil Avan': Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan's Next Film Announced". The Hollywood Reporter India. 14 August 2026. Archived from the original on 6 September 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "'I don't have to mark my attendance every Friday': Ashok Selvan opens up at 'Anbil Avan' title teaser". The Times of India. 13 August 2026. Archived from the original on 8 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "'Aasai Varame' from Ashok Selvan's Anbil Avan released". DT Next. 15 August 2026. Archived from the original on 10 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
  10. ↑ "Aasai Varame (Reprise) [From "Anbil Avan"] – Single". Apple Music. 1 September 2026. Archived from the original on 3 October 2026. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  11. ↑ "அசோக் செல்வனின் "அன்பில் அவன்" படத்தின் "கல்லா நிக்கிறியே" பாடல் அப்டேட்" [An update on the song "Kalla Nikkuriye" from Ashok Selvan’s Anbil Avan]. Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 10 September 2026. Archived from the original on 10 September 2026. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
  12. ↑ "ப்ரோமோ சாங்கை வெளியிட்டு படத்தின் ஹைப்பை ஏற்றும் Anbil Avan டீம்!" [The team of Anbil Avan builds hype for the film by releasing a promo song!]. Cinereporters (in Tamil). 28 September 2026. Archived from the original on 2 October 2026. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  13. ↑ "Anbil Avan, starring Ashok Selvan-Preity Mukhundhan, to release on this date". The New Indian Express. 9 September 2026. Archived from the original on 10 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
  14. ↑ "Anbil Avan, starring Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan, postponed". Cinema Express. 22 September 2026. Archived from the original on 23 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  15. ↑ Ayngaran International [@Ayngaran_offl] (7 September 2026). "#AnbilAvan – Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka rights bagged by @SriKumaranFilms Release date announcement drops tomorrow at 10AM" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  16. ↑ OTT Trackers [@OTT_Trackers] (12 August 2026). "Ashok Selvan – Preity Mukhundhan starring #AnbilAvan ❤️✨ (Tamil) Digital Streaming Rights Bagged by SonyLiv 🍿!!" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  17. ↑ Namasivayam, Manivasagan (2 October 2026). "'Anbil Avan' film review: A love story that survives the storms". DT Next. Archived from the original on 2 October 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  18. ↑ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (2 October 2026). "Anbil Avan Movie Review: A love story that gets lost in its own action". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2 October 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  19. ↑ Vashisht, Bhumi (2 October 2026). "Anbil Avan Movie Review: Ashok Selvan's Love Story Takes A Shocking Turn When A Dream Home Becomes A Dangerous Trap". The Sunday Guardian. Archived from the original on 2 October 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  20. ↑ Subramanian, Abhinav (2 October 2026). "Anbil Avan Movie Review: Slick craft props up a far-fetched story". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 October 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
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