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Pallichattambi

2026 · 128 min

A sweeping period drama that blends rousing action with political intrigue, earnest emotion, and a touch of tragic romance.

Directed by
Dijo Jose Antony
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar, Vijayaraghavan
Tagline
An Epic Of A Crusader
Overview
Set in the politically turbulent late 1950s, Krishnan Pillai, a playful ruffian chosen by the Church to lead a defensive force, the Christopher Sena. His mission to resist the Communist government takes a detour when he experiences an ideological awakening and falls in love with a comrade, sparking an epic tale of rebellion against feudal power and oppression.

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Directed by
Dijo Jose Antony
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar, Vijayaraghavan
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • corruption
  • betrayal
  • justice
  • love
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
action, drama
Directed by
Dijo Jose Antony
Written by
Suresh Babu
Starring
Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar, Vijayaraghavan, Sudheer Karamana, T G Ravi, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Johny Antony, Eldho Mathew
Music
Jakes Bejoy
Cinematography
Tijo Tomy
Runtime
128 min
Country
India
Languages
Malayalam, Kannada

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