The production of Pallichattambi is a collaborative effort involving multiple banners. The film, scheduled to be released in theatres on April 10, is primarily produced by Noufal and Brijeesh under the World Wide Films banner, in association with the CCC Brothers (C Qube Bros). Additional production support comes from Gokulam Gopalan and Charan, Chanukya, Chaitanya, and Thanzeer through C Cube Bro Entertainments.
In this interview, Tovino Thomas and Kayadu Lohar speak about the period action drama that also features Vijayaraghavan, Shatru, Sudheer Karamana, Babu Raj, Vinod Kedamangalam, and Prashanth Alexander.
Hero Tovino Thomas:
While the film is rooted in the 1950s, every detail has been meticulously researched to ensure historical accuracy. Our goal was to present a period-correct story that still feels immediate and compelling for today’s viewers, an ambitious balance achieved only through our team’s collective dedication. Jakes Bejoy has composed excellent music.
The narrative of Pallichattambi demanded a protagonist with a commanding physical presence. He has to look believable as someone who overpowers villains. To achieve this, I pivoted from my usual strict diet to focus on gaining significant mass. They also refined my look with a specific hairstyle and mustache, both of which contributed to fully capturing my character’s strength.
The film maintains a neutral stance toward religion. While the setting is a church, it acts as just a narrative backdrop. The core story would function identically regardless of the specific place of worship chosen. Instead of religious commentary, the plot centers primarily on socio-political themes.
We have no plans to make a sequel. The film is self-contained.
Language is no longer a barrier to enjoying quality cinema, especially in the modern era of global OTT platforms. Pallichattambi transcends linguistic boundaries to connect with a diverse audience.
Between shoots, I vacation with family to avoid hectic schedules and gain an objective industry perspective. While I have discussed several Telugu projects, none are finalized. I am cautious about moving languages and risking my strong Malayalam position, though I am grateful Telugu audiences already enjoy my work.
Heroine Kayadu Lohar:
Pallichattambi is an agenda-free, emotional action drama. It is meant to be watched with one's family.
Rebecca, my character, is a thinking person. Her smarts are anchored strongly in her roots. As such, this is an out-and-out non-glamorous role that is heavily tinged with the character's interiority and intellect.
I was recruited for this movie based on Pathonpatham Noottandu, one of my previous Mollywood outings. Purely from the perspective of substance, Rebecca is more evolved compared to my character in Dragon (the Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer, released in 2025). The nature of the script made me delve into external research and background reading.
Whenever I work in an unfamiliar language (Kayadu is an Assamese-speaking actress), my process begins with intensive workshops and guidance from language experts. I typically dedicate five to ten days to mastering the script before filming commences.
Acting alongside Tovino Thomas was not easy. I experienced nervousness numerous times.
I have donned two different get-ups in the movie. And both of them were designed in detail well in advance.
