PremiumFive years of Virus – Here’s where you can watch the Tamil, Telugu versions of this medical thriller
Virus on OTT– Based on the 2018 Nipah virus epidemic in Kerala, the medical thriller film depicts the sequence of events leading up to the outbreak, from patient zero to its ultimate containment.
Last Updated: 08.23 PM, Jun 08, 2024
After five years of release, the Malayalam film Virus is now complete. Based on the 2018 Nipah virus epidemic in Kerala, the medical thriller film depicts the sequence of events leading up to the outbreak, from patient zero to its ultimate containment. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning accolades for its authentic depiction of actual events that had previously made Malayalis tremble in fear.
Aashiq Abu is the director of the 2019 movie. Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal produced the film, which Rajeev Ravi oversaw in terms of camera work. The music for Virus was composed by Sushin Shyam.
The Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions of the medical thriller are streaming on Zee 5 and aha respectively. Here’s a few reasons to watch Virus on the popular OTT platform. It is also accessible on OTTplay Premium.
Accurate portrayal of real-life incidents
It depicts the fear, suffering, and loss caused by a fatal illness accurately while also showing the government's preventive measures to find and stop the virus before it spreads widely. The film portrays the struggle for survival of multiple victims, along with the efforts of medical professionals and authorities concerned during the Nipah outbreak.
Stellar cast and their performances
The ensemble cast of Virus includes Rahman, Rima Kallingal, Sharaf U Dheen, Indrans, Sreenath Bhasi, Joju George, Soubin Shahir, Darshana Rajendran, Lukman Avaran, Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Revathi, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Poornima Indrajith. Even though they had less time on screen, each actor performed admirably. The film's creators did a fantastic job of skillfully assembling a number of young talents.
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Film received various accolades following release
The film received high appreciation for its pace, intensity, and humanity-in-adversity theme; it was even listed among The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade. It won awards from the CPC Cine Awards, Vanitha Film Awards, and Asianet Film Awards, and it was one of the Malayalam films released in 2019 that garnered a high collection at the box office.