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Tovino Thomas's 'Pallichattambi': Fictional Tale, Real Inspiration
1 Apr
Summary
- New film 'Pallichattambi' set in 1957-58 Kerala, amidst socio-political shifts.
- Tovino Thomas plays a 'Palli Chettambi' protecting the church in a village.
- The movie, releasing April 10, focuses on humanity, not historical events.
The upcoming film 'Pallichattambi,' starring Tovino Thomas, is set to release on April 10. Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, the movie is an action entertainer set in Kerala between 1957 and 1958, a period marked by substantial socio-political transformations and resistance. Thomas will portray a 'Palli Chettambi' who arrives in a village to safeguard a church.
While the film draws inspiration from real events of that era, its narrative is entirely fictional. Thomas clarified that the makers have strived to make the fictional story as believable as possible, using the historical context to enrich the plot. The central theme revolves around humanity, exploring how the protagonist influences and understands life within the village community.
In related news, Tovino Thomas confirmed he would not be participating in the Telugu film 'Dragon' due to scheduling conflicts, preferring to focus on Malayalam cinema's single-schedule approach over longer Telugu film productions.
