Quick answer: The Pallichattambi cast is led by Tovino Thomas as Krishna Pillai, who is renamed Pothan Christopher and becomes the feared Pallichattambi. Kayadu Lohar plays KPAC Rebecca, Shatru plays Rairu Ramana, and Prithviraj Sukumaran appears as Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar.
Complete cast at a glance
| Actor | Character / role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tovino Thomas | Krishna Pillai / Pothan Christopher / Pallichattambi | Lead |
| Kayadu Lohar | KPAC Rebecca | Lead |
| Prithviraj Sukumaran | Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar | Special appearance |
| Shatru | Rairu Ramana | Supporting |
| Eldho Mathew | Rathnakaran | Supporting |
| Midhun Venugopal | Davi | Supporting |
| Aditya R. Menon | Sunny | Supporting |
| Siddique | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Vijayaraghavan | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Nibraz Noushad | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Baburaj | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Alexander Prasanth | Supporting character | Supporting |
| T. G. Ravi | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Johny Antony | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Sudheer Karamana | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Vinod Kedamangalam | Supporting character | Supporting |
Tovino Thomas as Krishna Pillai and Pothan Christopher
Tovino Thomas carries the film as Krishna Pillai, a carefree strongman brought to Kaaniyar by the Church. He is renamed Pothan Christopher and tasked with resisting the Communist movement, earning the title Pallichattambi, or church rowdy.
Christopher’s arc drives the story. His physical authority makes him useful to powerful institutions, but his encounters with workers and Rebecca force him to question whose interests he is actually protecting. Tovino’s physicality, charm and ability to play the character’s growing doubt were among the film’s most consistently praised elements.
Kayadu Lohar as KPAC Rebecca
Kayadu Lohar plays Rebecca, a Communist performer connected to KPAC theatre. She becomes the emotional and ideological counterweight to Christopher, showing him a world beyond the mission assigned to him by the Church.
Rebecca has less screen time than the lead role, but her relationship with Christopher is central to his transformation. Their scenes bring warmth and mischief to a film otherwise built around political conflict, land and violent power.
Shatru as Rairu Ramana
Shatru plays Rairu Ramana, the ruthless enforcer who becomes one of Christopher’s major physical threats. The character represents the more openly violent side of the forces trying to control Kaaniyar and its people.
Prithviraj Sukumaran as Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar
Prithviraj Sukumaran appears in a special role as Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar, a powerful landlord tied to the larger conflict over the village and its land. His arrival pushes the film deeper into mass-action territory and sharpens the personal stakes for Christopher.
Eldho Mathew as Rathnakaran and Midhun Venugopal as Davi
Eldho Mathew plays Rathnakaran, while Midhun Venugopal appears as Davi. Both are part of the wider Kaaniyar ensemble surrounding Christopher’s transformation.
Pallichattambi supporting cast
The ensemble also includes Vijayaraghavan, Siddique, Baburaj, T G Ravi, Sudheer Karamana, Johny Antony, Prashanth Alexander and Vinod Kedamangalam. They fill out the church, political and village sides of the conflict around Kaaniyar.
Where to watch Pallichattambi
Pallichattambi released in theatres on April 15, 2026, and begins streaming on Sony LIV on July 24. Our Pallichattambi OTT release and watchability guide explains what works, what may test your patience and whether the film suits your weekend watchlist.
Frequently asked questions
Who plays Pallichattambi in the film?
Tovino Thomas plays Krishna Pillai, who becomes Pothan Christopher and is known as Pallichattambi.
Who is the female lead in Pallichattambi?
Kayadu Lohar plays KPAC Rebecca, a Communist performer who becomes important to Christopher’s transformation.
Who does Prithviraj Sukumaran play?
Prithviraj Sukumaran appears in a special role as Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar.
Who plays Rairu Ramana?
Telugu actor Shatru plays Rairu Ramana.