Santhanam's 20th film 'Athisaya Piravi' title revealed, shoot wrapped
Synopsis
Santhanam's much-anticipated 20th film finally has a name — 'Athisaya Piravi'. With the shoot already wrapped, the Tamil time-loop thriller directed by Sudhaman Krishna unveiled its title and first look on the same day, signalling a push toward an imminent release announcement.
Key Takeaways
Santhanam's 20th film #Santa20 has been officially titled 'Athisaya Piravi' , announced on 20 October 2026 .
The film is a Tamil time-loop thriller directed by Sudhaman Krishna , who also wrote the story.
Gopika Ramesh plays the female lead; comedians including Redin Kingsley , George Marian , TSR , and Fouziee are in supporting roles.
Music is by GV Prakash Kumar ; editing is by National Award-winning editor Praveen K L .
The shoot has been fully wrapped ; a release date announcement is awaited.
Tamil actor Santhanam's upcoming time-loop thriller, long referred to by its working title #Santa20, has officially been named 'Athisaya Piravi'. The title announcement, made on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, came from production house K7 Studios alongside the film's first look, just a day after the team confirmed that shooting had been completed.
Title Announcement and First Look
In a post on X, K7 Studios unveiled both the first look and the title simultaneously, writing: 'Presenting the FL & TITLE of @iamsanthanam's next #AthisayaPiravi! Get ready for a ride beyond the ordinary, where every second could change everything!' The film is directed by Sudhaman Krishna and features music by composer GV Prakash Kumar.
Just a day prior, the studio had shared a behind-the-scenes video confirming the shoot wrap, teasing: 'The clock has stopped ticking on the sets of @iamsanthanam's next, but a whole new timeline is about to unfold.' The timing of the first look drop — pegged to 5:30 PM the following day — was itself a deliberate nod to the film's time-loop premise.
Cast and Characters
Gopika Ramesh plays the female lead opposite Santhanam. The supporting cast is packed with popular Tamil comedians, including Jenson Diwakar, Redin Kingsley, George Marian, Pradeep Antony, TSR, and Fouziee in pivotal roles.
Technical Team
Director Sudhaman Krishna has also written the original story. The technical crew is headlined by composer Nivas K Prasanna handling the background score, cinematographer Richard M Nathan behind the lens, and National Award-winning editor Praveen K L in the editing suite. Costumes are designed by Priya Ravi, while stunt sequences are choreographed by Dhilip Subbarayan.
Production and Background
The film is produced by K J Ganesh and Vijay K Celliah under the banners of K7 Studios and Venus Infotain, with Karthick Anandakrishnan serving as executive producer. Santhanam had first announced his association with the project in March 2026, sharing a video from the film's launch function and describing it as 'an interesting time loop-based thriller.' 'Athisaya Piravi' marks Santhanam's 20th film, making the milestone number a fitting match for its genre ambition.
With the shoot now wrapped and a title in place, the film's release date announcement is eagerly awaited by Tamil cinema audiences.
Point of View
And pairing it with a National Award-winning editor and a technically strong crew suggests genuine ambition. Whether Tamil audiences, who associate Santhanam primarily with slapstick, will embrace him in a thriller format is the real test this film must pass at the box office.
NationPress
20 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Athisaya Piravi'?
'Athisaya Piravi' is the official title of actor Santhanam's 20th Tamil film, previously known by its working title #Santa20. It is a time-loop thriller directed by Sudhaman Krishna, with music by GV Prakash Kumar.
Who is in the cast of 'Athisaya Piravi'?
Santhanam leads the film with Gopika Ramesh as the female lead. Comedians Jenson Diwakar, Redin Kingsley, George Marian, Pradeep Antony, TSR, and Fouziee also appear in pivotal roles.
Who is directing and producing 'Athisaya Piravi'?
The film is directed by Sudhaman Krishna, who has also written the story. It is produced by K J Ganesh and Vijay K Celliah under K7 Studios and Venus Infotain, with Karthick Anandakrishnan as executive producer.
Has the shooting for 'Athisaya Piravi' been completed?
Yes, the shoot was officially wrapped a day before the title announcement. K7 Studios confirmed the wrap on its X timeline, describing it as 'a whole new timeline about to unfold.'
Who are the key technicians working on 'Athisaya Piravi'?
The technical team includes cinematographer Richard M Nathan, National Award-winning editor Praveen K L, composer Nivas K Prasanna for background score, costume designer Priya Ravi, and stunt choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan.
