On Monday, the makers of the Tovino Thomas-starrer Pallichattambi released a new poster introducing the film’s female lead via social media. Featuring Kayadu Lohar, the character poster was shared with the caption: “Every story has a heartbeat. Introducing, the soul of our world.”

The upcoming film, directed by Jana Gana Mana director Dijo Jose Antony, is a period drama set among migrant farming communities in Kerala’s high ranges during the late 1950s. It is scripted by S Suresh Babu, who earlier penned films like Dada Sahib, Shikkar, Nadan, Kanal and Oruthee.

The supporting cast of Pallichattambi includes Vijayaraghavan, Johny Antony, Sudheer Karamana, TG Ravi, Sreejith Ravi, Vinod Kedamangalam and Prashanth Alexander, among others. The technical team comprises cinematographer Tijo Tomy, editor Sreejith Sarang and music director Jakes Bejoy. Produced by Noufal, Brijeesh and the CCC Brothers under the banners of World Wide Films and C Cube Bros, the film is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on April 9. Including Malayalam, it is planned to be released in five languages.

Kayadu, best known for her portrayal in the Tamil film Dragon, made her Malayalam debut with the 2022 period drama Pathonpatham Noottandu. Apart from Pallichattambi, the actor is also part of Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game.