On Monday, the makers of the Tovino Thomas-starrer Pallichattambi unveiled the film’s teaser. Slated to hit theatres on April 10, it is directed by Dijo Jose Antony, best known for helming films such as Jana Gana Mana, Queen and Malayalee From India.

The teaser of Pallichattambi opens with a night shot of a hamlet, accompanied by a voice-over saying, “It’s a cursed land.” This is followed by another voice warning, “How many times have I told you not to look there?”, alongside visuals of tribal people being beaten. A third voice-over asks, “Do you know the meaning of Christopher? The bearer of Christ!”, after which Tovino’s character is introduced. What follows are glimpses of police brutality, seemingly set in the 1950s or 1960s, intercut with scenes of Tovino taking on both the police and local goons, suggesting a resistance narrative rooted in the struggles of the oppressed. The trailer promises the film to be a gripping period action drama, with Tovino’s character emerging as a protector of the masses.

Pallichattambi is reportedly set in the late 1950s and revolves around migrant farming communities in Kerala’s high ranges. The film features Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, alongside a supporting cast that includes Vijayaraghavan, Johny Antony, Sudheer Karamana, TG Ravi, Sreejith Ravi, Vinod Kedamangalam and Prashanth Alexander. The script is written by S Suresh Babu, known for films such as Dada Sahib, Shikkar and Oruthee.

The technical team of Pallichattambi includes cinematographer Tijo Tomy, editor Sreejith Sarang and music director Jakes Bejoy. The film is produced by Noufal, Brijeesh and the CCC Brothers under the banners of World Wide Films and C Cube Bros.