The overseas distribution rights for the Tamil film Freedom, starring Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose, have been acquired by United India Exporters (UIE), a veteran distributor with over 30 years of experience in Tamil cinema, handling more than 1,000 films since 1980.
Freedom, directed by Sathyasiva, is based on a real prison break in Tamil Nadu between 1991 and 1995, portraying Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose as Sri Lankan refugees wrongly convicted, highlighting their emotional struggles and the historical context of refugee challenges in the region.
Set for release on July 10, 2025, the film is produced by Pandiyan Parasuraman under Vijaya Ganapathy Pictures, with music by Ghibran, and will be available in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, aiming for a broad South Indian audience.