Virus (2019 film)
Virus is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language medical thriller film co-produced and directed by Aashiq Abu set against the backdrop of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala. The film was written by Muhsin Parari and Suhas-Sharfu. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Rahman, Indrans, Jinu Joseph, Sreenath Bhasi, Dileesh Pothan, Rima Kallingal, Madonna Sebastian, Ramya Nambeeshan, Joju George, Soubin Shahir and Revathi.
| Virus | |
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| വൈറസ് | |
| Directed by | Aashiq Abu |
| Written by | Muhsin Parari Suhas-Sharfu |
| Produced by | Aashiq Abu Rima Kallingal |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rajeev Ravi Additional Cinematography: Shyju Khalid |
| Edited by | Saiju Sreedharan |
| Music by | Sushin Shyam |
Production company | OPM Cinemas |
| Distributed by | OPM Cinemas |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Principal photography took place from January to February 2019 in a single schedule shot extensively in Government Medical College, Kozhikode and Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode . The film was released worldwide on 7 June 2019, receiving critical acclaim and was a box office success. It was included in The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade.