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Aavesham (film)

Aavesham is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jithu Madhavan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 12, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aavesham is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jithu Madhavan. It stars Fahadh Faasil as Ranga, a Bengaluru gangster who becomes involved with three college students from Kerala seeking revenge on senior students who bullied them. The film was released in April 2024 and received positive critical reviews.

Plot

Aavesham follows Aju, Bibi, and Shanthan, three students who move to Bengaluru for engineering studies and become targets of ragging and violence by seniors. They later befriend Ranga, a local gangster, while trying to secure support for revenge.

Cast

The main cast includes Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Sankar, Roshan Shanavas, Sajin Gopu, and Midhutty. The film also features supporting roles by actors such as Mansoor Ali Khan and Ashish Vidyarthi.

Production

The film was directed and written by Jithu Madhavan and produced by Nazriya Nazim and Anwar Rasheed under associated production banners. It is an Indian Malayalam-language feature with a runtime of about 155 minutes.

Reception

Aavesham received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Fahadh Faasil’s performance. Reviews also described the film as a gangster comedy with action and comic elements.

Key facts

  • The film is set in Bengaluru and follows three engineering students from Kerala.
  • Its central plot involves the students seeking help from a local gangster, Ranga, to take revenge on senior students.
  • Fahadh Faasil plays the gangster Ranga, a performance widely noted in reviews.
  • Jithu Madhavan wrote and directed the film.
  • The film was released in April 2024 and received positive critical reviews.
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Canadian context

Aavesham may interest Canadian readers through the Malayalam-speaking South Asian diaspora in Canada and through the broader international visibility of contemporary Indian cinema.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aavesham about?
It follows three engineering students in Bengaluru who befriend a gangster, Ranga, while trying to get revenge on senior students who bullied them.
Who directed Aavesham?
Aavesham was directed and written by Jithu Madhavan.
Who stars in Aavesham?
The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Sankar, Roshan Shanavas, Sajin Gopu, and Midhutty.
What language is Aavesham in?
Aavesham is a Malayalam-language film.
When was Aavesham released?
It was released in April 2024, with a theatrical release on 11 April 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aavesham_(2024_film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, cast, plot, language, and release context.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26660021/
    Supports: Release date, runtime, language, country, director, and synopsis.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/aavesham
    Supports: Director, producers, screenwriter, production companies, genre, runtime, and synopsis.
  4. The Indian Express — https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/aavesham-movie-review-fahadh-faasil-delivers-verithanam-performance-9262849/
    Supports: Plot description and critical reception, including praise for Fahadh Faasil.
  5. The Hindu — https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aavesham-movie-review-fahadh-faasils-uninhibited-act-carries-this-thinly-plotted-film/article68055683.ece
    Supports: Plot context, lead characters, and critical assessment.