Athiran is a Malayalam psychological-thriller. The movie stars Fahadh Faasil, and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. In Athiran, Fahadh Faasil essays the role of a doctor. The movie, which is directed by newcomer Vivek, marks the comeback of the renowned production banner Century Films after a very long hiatus. Athiran, will feature Prakash Raj, Atul Kulkarni, Ranji Panicker, etc., in the other key roles.
Athiran's plot revolves around a peculiar mental asylum headed by Dr Benjamin. Nithya is one of the inmates of this asylum. A doctor named Kannan Nair visits this hospital for inspection as instructed by Trivandrum Medical College. What happens rest has been unveiled in the film.