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Filmi Score
Mixed
5 reviews
40
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Critics praise Tovino Thomas's performance, the period visuals and score, but call the writing thin and familiar, say Kayadu Lohar feels miscast, and find the film loses its nerve or control after a promising first half.
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Summary
Pallichattambi (2026, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 40 from 5 critic reviews, is rated 16+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A 16+), and streams on SonyLIV in India.
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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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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Unni calls Pallichattambi an average one-time watch. He praises Tovino's performance, the music, and the visuals, but says the writing and side… Watch it there →
Critic finds the first half's take on Kerala's communist history genuinely enjoyable, but says the film falters right after interval, turning… Read it there →
Rangan finds a mythically charged, well-performed first half that curdles into generic 'mass' filmmaking once the specifics of caste, class and… Read it there →
Aswanth Kok pans Pallichattambi outright, mocking its script, direction, acting and dubbing throughout, and admits he considered leaving at the… Watch it there →
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15
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Pallichattambi: quick answers
Box office, where to watch and what critics said — from the same data as the page.
What is Pallichattambi's box office collection?
Pallichattambi has a box office collection of ₹14.13 Cr worldwide (gross), made up of ₹14.13 Cr India gross and ₹0.00 Cr overseas gross. Figures are Sacnilk's, as of 26 Aug 2026, day 30. Grosses are contested in India, and money never feeds the Filmi Score.
How much has Pallichattambi collected at the box office?
Pallichattambi has collected ₹14.13 Cr worldwide in 30 days, as of 26 Aug 2026, according to Sacnilk.
Where can I watch Pallichattambi?
Pallichattambi is streaming on OTT: SonyLIV (India). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Pallichattambi?
Pallichattambi has a Filmi Score of 40 (Mixed), the mean of 5 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 15 (Aswanth Kok) to 62 (Unni Vlogs Cinephile). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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