Virus is a 2019 Malayalam-language Action Drama motion picture written by Muhsin Parari and Suhas-sharfu. The movie is directed by Aashiq Abu and produced by Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal under the banner of OPM Cinemas. A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several individuals which helped to contain the epidemic. Virus features Kunchacko Boban in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Indrajith Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Revathi, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Poornima Indrajith. The music was composed by Sushin Shyam. Cinematography was done by Rajeev Ravi, : and Shyju Khalid and editing by Saiju Sreedharan. The motion picture has a running time of 152 minutes. It was released on 1st March 2019. The Film was successful at box office. Virus was made on a budget of ₹6 crore and it was a super hit at box office gross of ₹27 crore. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by OPM Cinemas. A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several individuals which helped to contain the epidemic.