The highly anticipated Nollywood crime thriller, Red Circle, is set for a global theatrical release, beginning with cinemas across Nigeria on June 6, 2025.
Produced by Nora Awolowo and Abdul Tijani-Ahmed under Rixel Studios, the film brings together some of Nollywood’s finest talents, delivering a compelling blend of suspense, action, and an unfiltered look at power and corruption in modern-day Lagos.
At the heart of Red Circle is investigative journalist Fikayo Holloway (played by Folu Storms), a determined reporter who stumbles upon a dangerous web of secrets linked to a powerful crime syndicate in Lagos.
Her pursuit of the truth leads her to a mysterious businessman who orchestrates corruption, wealth, drugs, and even murder from the shadows. However, her relentless search for justice soon puts her life, and the lives of those she loves; in grave danger.
With its gripping storyline, Red Circle promises to be a landmark in Nollywood cinema, raising the stakes for crime thrillers in the industry.
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Speaking on the film’s journey, producer Nora Awolowo shared her excitement about the project, saying:
“This film is a labour of love. We have poured everything into creating a cinematic experience that is both thrilling and socially relevant. We can’t wait for audiences to experience Red Circle on the big screen.”
Bringing this vision to life is acclaimed director Akay Mason, working from a script by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed. The film is produced by Awolowo and Tijani-Ahmed, ensuring a strong creative foundation for what is expected to be one of Nollywood’s biggest releases of the year.
Red Circle boasts an impressive lineup of actors, featuring Folu Storms in the lead role as Fikayo Holloway, Bukky Wright, Timini Egbuson, Tobi Bakre, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Omowunmi Dada, Mike Afolarin, Ruggedman, Debo Macaroni and more.
Director Akay Mason describes the film as more than just a crime thriller.
“Red Circle is a story about truth, power, and the risks of uncovering secrets that some would kill to keep hidden,” he said.
He also emphasized the film’s ambitious cinematic approach.
“Viewers should prepare for a visual and psychological treat because Red Circle is as visually stunning as it is emotionally charged,” he continued.
With an extensive marketing campaign and a strategic global rollout, Rixel Studios, in collaboration with Nile Distribution, aims to position Red Circle at the forefront of international cinema. The film’s distributors have confirmed that presale tickets will be available soon, along with exclusive early screenings in select cities.
As Nollywood continues to push boundaries, Red Circle stands as a testament to the industry’s growing ambition, delivering a thrilling, socially relevant, and visually captivating story to audiences worldwide.
Red Circle hits cinemas on June 6, 2025.
