What is avatharam?

Avatharam is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Vyasan Edavanakkad. The film stars Dileep in a dual role as both father and son, with Lakshmi Menon and Kalabhavan Shajon in supporting roles. The plot revolves around a father-son duo, who are both experts in martial arts, but are separated early in life due to circumstances beyond their control. They both then, in their own ways, try to take revenge against the antagonist.

The film features an ensemble cast, including Joy Mathew, Shammi Thilakan, and Baburaj, among others. The music for Avatharam was composed by Deepak Dev, while cinematography was handled by R. D. Rajasekhar.

Upon its release on 1 August 2014, Avatharam received mixed reviews from audiences and critics. However, it went on to become a commercial success, grossing over ₹55 crore at the box office. The film was also dubbed and released in Tamil as Aadhavan and in Telugu as Vimala Rani.