The official trailer for the upcoming Tamil romantic action film Anbil Avan, directed by R Kaarthikeyan and starring Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan in the lead roles, was released on Thursday, 17 September 2026, generating significant excitement among fans and Tamil cinema enthusiasts. The film is set to hit theatres on 25 September.

What the Trailer Reveals

The trailer opens with Ashok Selvan's character introducing himself and his wife Iyal — played by Preity Mukhundhan — to a character portrayed by veteran actress Revathy. He describes how Iyal, who came from a wealthy family, sacrificed everything for him when he had nothing. The couple are then shown working together at a star hotel, enduring constant supervision and taunts from those around them.

As the narrative progresses, Ashok Selvan's character vows to give Iyal the life he once promised her. The couple marry and relocate to a hill station — but life soon delivers a far darker challenge. A deeply disturbing incident occurs when Iyal is alone at home, setting off a chain of events that draws shady political figures and local power brokers into their lives.

The Conflict and Tone

One character who appears to be a politician says, 'That night something happened. I too am remorseful that it happened.' Another warns, 'You have come to my town and now, it is a problem concerning my home.' The trailer makes clear that the couple find themselves trapped in a state of persistent fear. A police officer investigating the case remarks with a sardonic smile, 'Looks like sir belongs to the soft type' — only for Ashok Selvan's character to then erupt into a series of explosive action sequences. The incident also triggers strain in the couple's relationship, raising the emotional and dramatic stakes of the film.

Preity Mukhundhan on Her Role

At an earlier title teaser launch event, Preity Mukhundhan spoke effusively about the experience. 'This team is more than a team. They are family. Everyone in this team is very close to my heart. When you watch the film, all of you will like it. You will see how much heart and passion has gone into this film. I am genuinely feeling emotional,' she said.

She singled out Ashok Selvan for praise, noting: 'Ashok, I don't know how to thank you. Of all the mainstream male actors, Ashok is one person I can confidently say who will, without any insecurity, give space to his female co-stars. It is an amazing, amazing quality. Thank you. I am eternally grateful to you for giving me the space you have given me in this film.'

She also credited director R Kaarthikeyan with shaping her performance: 'Karthik sir, they told me that you were the one who vouched for me when I did the audition... throughout this film, you have helped me, taught me the nuances of this character, worked with me and extracted it from me. This is a character that you have beautifully written. As you said, this character will connect with a lot of women and girls.'

Cast and Crew

The film has been produced by K. Karunamoorthy, Ashok Selvan, and Abinaya Selvam and is being presented by Ayngaran International. Music has been composed by Govind Vasantha, with cinematography by Gowtham Rajendran and editing by Selva RK. Action sequences have been choreographed by Peter Hein, while art direction is handled by Manikandan Srinivasan. The story is written by Vignesh Raja, and the screenplay has been jointly crafted by Vignesh Raja, R Kaarthikeyan, and Ashok Selvan.

With Anbil Avan arriving in theatres on 25 September, all eyes will be on whether the film's blend of romantic drama and intense action translates into a strong opening-weekend performance.