Idhayam Murali

Idhayam Murali (transl. Heart Murali) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic drama film directed and produced by Aakash Baskaran under Dawn Pictures. The film stars Atharvaa in titular role, Kayadu Lohar and Preity Mukhundhan alongside Natty Subramaniam, Ramki, Thaman S, Niharika NM, Rakshan, Dravid Selvam, Sudhakar and Pragya Nagra. Fahadh Faasil makes a cameo appearance. It is the first film of Aakash as a director and also marks Thaman's return to acting after 22 years. The film was officially announced in February 2025. Principal photography commenced the previous May. The film has music composed by Thaman S, cinematography handled by Manoj Paramahamsa and CH Sai and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav. Idhayam Murali is scheduled to release in theatres on 10 July 2026.