Virus is a 2019 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, Sharfu, and Suhas.
It stars an ensemble cast that includes Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Rahman, Indrajith Sukumaran, Indrans, Dileesh Pothan, Rima Kallingal, Madonna Sebastian, Ramya Nambeeshan, Joju George, Soubin Shahir and Revathi.
Principal photography took place from January to February 2019 in a single schedule shot extensively in Government Medical College, Kozhikode.
Directed by – Aashiq Abu
Produced by – Aashiq Abu & Rima Kallingal
Written by – Muhsin Parari, Sharfu & Suhas
Starring – Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Revathi, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali, Rahman, Soubin Shahir, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jinu Joseph, Rima Kallingal, Madonna Sebastian, Sreenath Bhasi, Sharaf U Dheen, Remya Nambeesan, Poornima Indrajith, Joju George, Indrans
Music by – Sushin Shyam
Cinematography – Rajeev Ravi
Additional Cinematography – Shyju Khalid
Edited by – Saiju Sreedharan
Production – OPM Cinemas
Release date – 7 June 2019
Running time – 152 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
