The first look of Ithiri Neram, an upcoming Malayalam romantic drama starring Roshan Mathew and Zarin Shihab, was officially unveiled on October 9, 2025. Directed by Prasanth Vijay and written by Vishak Shakti, the film explores the emotional terrain of love, longing, and second chances. The poster features the lead pair walking quietly along a roadside, their expressions hinting at a shared past and a story of rekindled emotions.
Described by the filmmakers as “a small film with a big heart,” Ithiri Neram is presented by Jeo Baby and produced under the banners of Mankind Cinemas, Einstin Media, and Symmetry Cinemas. The production team includes Jomon Jacob, Dijo Augustine, Einstin Zac Paul, Vishnu Rajan, and Sajin R Raj. The ensemble cast also features Anand Manmadhan, Nandu, Kannan Nayar, Krishnan Balakrishnan, Athulya Srini, Saritha Nair, and others.
On the technical front, Rakesh Dharan handles cinematography, while Francis Louis is in charge of editing. The film’s music and lyrics are composed by Basil C J, with sound design by Sandeep Kurissery and sound mixing by Sandeep Sreedharan. Mahesh Sridhar leads production design, Femina Jabbar designs costumes, and Ratheesh Pulpally oversees makeup. VFX is managed by Sumesh Shivan, and colour grading is done by Sridhar V D Cloud.
The film’s creative team also includes assistant director Niranjan R Bharathi, associate directors Shivadas K K and Harilal Lakshmanan, and production controller Jayesh L R. Publicity and digital marketing are handled by Antony Stephen and Obscura Entertaining, respectively.
Ithiri Neram is expected to release in theatres on December 26, 2025. The film has already generated buzz for its heartfelt narrative and grounded visual tone, with early previews reportedly screened at the Mumbai Film Festival and anticipated to feature at the International Film Festival of Kerala.
