Athirathram is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by John Paul and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Seema. Mammootty's character Tharadas re-appears in Sasi's 2006 film Balram vs. Tharadas.
Athirathram was one of the films that elevated the leading actor Mammootty to a star status.
Tharadas is a smuggler whose uncle was murdered by Rajesh. Rajesh is married to Thulasi who was once in love with Tharadas. Tharadas kills Rajesh in a particular situation and Tharadas feels guilt ridden on Rajesh's murder. Rajesh's partner Prasad and Thulasi get revenge on Tharadas, and finally Tharadas surrenders to Prasad, Chandru was caught by police.
The film was a Blockbuster of 1984.
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker.