Asthram is a crime thriller. The story follows inspector Akilan (Shaam), a sharp and dedicated police officer who is currently on medical leave due to a shoulder injury. His quiet recovery is interrupted when a series of disturbing "suicides" occurs across different locations. In each case, the victims are young men with their stomachs slit in a ritualistic, cross-like pattern. The case lacks a clear motive. Akilan is intrigued by that fact. He gets permission from his superior, SP Rajavelu (Aroul D. Shankar), to investigate the case alongside a rookie officer, Sumanth. As Akilan delves deep into the investigation, he finds a chilling common thread: every victim was a skilled chess player. His investigation leads him to an ancient 8th-century book titled Chess. The Secret, which describes a dark Japanese tradition of ritual suicide tied to the game. Akilan identifies a mysterious mastermind operating from the shadows, using a form of high-level mental manipulation or mesmerism to force these individuals into taking their own lives. Akilan is supported by his journalist wife, Priya (Niranjani Ashokan). Together, they handle a web of secrets involving a psychiatrist named Rudhran (Nizhalgal Ravi) and a wealthy businessman, James (Jeeva Ravi). The Who is the elusive killer? How does Akilan find him? Watch Asthram to find the answers.
Faqs
Who are the actors of asthram?
Shaam is the actor.
Who are the actresses of asthram?
Niranjani Ashokan is the actress.
Where can I watch asthram?
Asthram can be watched on Aha.
What is the IMDB review of asthram?
The IMDB rating of Asthram starring Shaam is 5.8/10.
Where is the movie asthram streaming?
Asthram is streaming on Aha.
Who is the director of asthram?
Aravind Rajagopal is the director of Asthram.
What is the release date of asthram?
Asthram was released on March 21, 2025, in theatres and later on May 9, 2025 on the Aha OTT platform.
What is asthram about?
Asthram is an investigative crime thriller that centers on a bizarre series of public deaths.
Is the asthram Telugu movie still in theaters?
No. Asthram is not running in theatres. You can watch it on Aha.
Is asthram a good movie to watch with family?
Asthram can be watched with family.
What was the popular song in asthram?
The song, “Thedum…” is popular in the movie Asthram.
Are subtitles available for asthram?
Yes, subtitles are available for Asthram.
How many languages is asthram dubbed in?
Asthram is available in its original version Tamil.
