Virus (2019)
Plot
Virus is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language survival medical thriller film co-produced and directed by Aashiq Abu set against the backdrop of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala. The film was written by Muhsin Parari and Suhas-Sharfu. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Poornima Indrajith, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Revathi, Rima Kallingal, Sreenath Bhasi, Rahman, Asif Ali and Madonna Sebastian. Principal photography took place from January to February 2019 in a single schedule shot extensively in Government Medical College, Kozhikode and Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode. The film was released worldwide on 7 June 2019, garnering critical acclaim and was a box office success. It was included in The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade.
Virus details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2019 |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 32m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Aashiq Abu |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Virus cast & crew
Kunchacko Boban
Indrajith Sukumaran
Tovino Thomas
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Poornima Indrajith
Sreenath Bhasi
Rahman
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Virus — questions
What is Virus about?
Virus is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language survival medical thriller film co-produced and directed by Aashiq Abu set against the backdrop of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala. The film was written by Muhsin Parari and Suhas-Sharfu. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Poornima Indrajith, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Revathi, Rima Kallingal, Sreenath Bhasi, Rahman, Asif Ali and Madonna Sebastian. Principal photography took place from January to February 2019 in a single schedule shot extensively in Government Medical College, Kozhikode and Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode. The film was released worldwide on 7 June 2019, garnering critical acclaim and was a box office success. It was included in The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade.
Who is in the cast of Virus?
Virus stars Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Poornima Indrajith, Sreenath Bhasi and is directed by Aashiq Abu. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Virus online?
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How long is Virus?
Virus runs 2h 32m (152 minutes).
Who directed Virus?
Virus was directed by Aashiq Abu.
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