# Ashok Selvan’s ‘Anbil Avan’ to release in September 2026-08-13T05:43:31+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Ashok Selvan's 23rd film has been titled 'Anbil Avan', with a teaser released showing him and Preity Mukhundhan as a newly married couple. The romantic entertainer, blending action and romance, is directed by debutant R Kaarthikeyan and co-written by the actor with Vignesh Raja and the director. Govind Vasantha composes the music. The film is scheduled for a September theatrical release. Speaking at the teaser launch, Ashok Selvan explained his 2.5-year gap since 'Blue Star'. He told News 18 he did not want to push himself into a film just to stay visible. 'I don't believe I have to mark my attendance every Friday. A good story takes time,' he said, adding that audience trust in his script choices gives him confidence that 'Anbil Avan' will satisfy them. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - onlykollywood.com Tags: Anbil Avan, Ashok Selvan, Preity Mukhundhan, R Kaarthikeyan, Tamil cinema Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ashok-selvan-returns-after-2-5-years-with-anbil-avan/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ashok-selvan-returns-after-2-5-years-with-anbil-avan/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.