Cast of Thallumaala – Full Cast, Characters, Crew & More Details

Thallumaala is a 2022 Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Khalid Rahman. The movie stars Tovino Thomas and Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead roles, with Shine Tom Chacko, Chemban Vinod Jose, Lukman Avaran, Binu Pappu and several other performers forming the supporting ensemble.

The film combines action, comedy, friendship, romance and a chain of connected incidents around Waseem and his friends. Its distinctive presentation, energetic action sequences and music-driven style make the ensemble cast an important part of the overall experience.

Thallumaala Movie Overview

Category	Details
Movie Name	Thallumaala
Release Year	2022
Language	Malayalam
Genre	Action, Comedy, Drama
Lead Actor	Tovino Thomas
Lead Actress	Kalyani Priyadarshan
Director	Khalid Rahman
Writers	Muhsin Parari, Ashraf Hamza
Producer	Ashiq Usman
Music Composer	Vishnu Vijay
Cinematographer	Jimshi Khalid
Editor	Nishadh Yusuf
Production Banner	Ashiq Usman Productions
Additional Production	Plan B Motion Pictures
Distributor	Central Pictures
Runtime	Approximately 147 minutes
Country	India
Certification	U/A

What Is Thallumaala?

Thallumaala follows Waseem, a young man whose life is shaped by friendship, fights, celebrations and a complicated path toward marriage. His relationship with Beepathu becomes connected to a series of events involving his close group of friends and their rivals.

The movie does not present its story like a conventional linear family drama. Instead, it builds a chain of incidents around its characters, using energetic editing, music, action and comedy to connect different moments in Waseem’s life.

Tovino Thomas plays Waseem, while Kalyani Priyadarshan plays Fathima Beevi, popularly known as Beepathu. Shine Tom Chacko, Chemban Vinod Jose, Binu Pappu and Lukman Avaran are among the other prominent members of the cast.

The film’s central themes include:

• Friendship
• Love and marriage
• Rivalry
• Youth culture
• Family relationships
• Fights and conflicts
• Loyalty
• Comedy
• Personal choices

Thallumaala Release Date

Thallumaala was released theatrically in August 2022. The Central Board of Film Certification records the film as a Malayalam theatrical release certified on August 8, 2022, with a listed duration of approximately 149 minutes.

Several film databases list 12 August 2022 as the theatrical release date, while some international listings record August 11 or August 12 depending on territory.

Release Information	Details
Release Year	2022
Indian Release	August 2022
Language	Malayalam
Format	Theatrical Feature Film
Certification	U/A
Runtime	Approximately 147–149 minutes

Director of Thallumaala

Khalid Rahman

Khalid Rahman directed Thallumaala and is one of the key creative forces behind its distinctive style.

His direction combines action, comedy, music and fast-moving character interactions. Rather than treating the fight sequences as isolated scenes, the movie integrates them into the personalities and relationships of its characters.

Director	Credit
Khalid Rahman	Director

Khalid Rahman is also credited as a producer in some detailed production databases and contributed to the film’s wider creative team.

Writers

The screenplay and writing credits are associated with Muhsin Parari and Ashraf Hamza.

Writer	Credit
Muhsin Parari	Writer
Ashraf Hamza	Co-writer

Muhsin Parari is also associated with the film’s lyrics and creative work, while Ashraf Hamza is credited as co-writer.

Cast of Thallumaala

The cast of Thallumaala features a combination of established Malayalam actors and younger performers. Tovino Thomas leads the film as Waseem, while Kalyani Priyadarshan plays Beepathu.

The supporting cast includes Shine Tom Chacko, Chemban Vinod Jose, Binu Pappu, Lukman Avaran, Gokulan, Swathi Das Prabhu, Adhri Joe and Austin Dan, among others.

Main Cast

Actor	Character	Role
Tovino Thomas	Waseem / Manavaalan Wazim	Lead Character
Kalyani Priyadarshan	Fathima “Beepathu” Beevi	Female Lead
Shine Tom Chacko	S. I. Reji Mathew	Major Character
Chemban Vinod Jose	Omega Babu	Supporting Character
Binu Pappu	Kalapurakkal David	Supporting Character
Lukman Avaran	Jamshi	Supporting Character
Gokulan	Rajan	Supporting Character
Swathi Das Prabhu	Sathaar	Supporting Character
Adhri Joe	Vikas	Supporting Character
Austin Dan	Rajesh / Rakesh	Supporting Character
Assim Jamal	Beepathu’s Brother	Supporting Character
Shafi Kollam	Aliyan	Supporting Character
V.P. Khalid	Priest	Supporting Character
Noushad Ali	Siyad	Supporting Character
James Elia	J. P. Kodoor	Supporting Character
Salim Kumar	Singer	Cameo

Key Characters in Thallumaala

Tovino Thomas as Waseem

Tovino Thomas plays Waseem, the central character of Thallumaala. The story largely revolves around his friendships, romantic relationship and the chain of conflicts that develops around him.

Waseem is a young man whose life is influenced by his close group of friends. His personality, impulsive decisions and involvement in fights become important parts of the film’s comedic and action-oriented narrative.

Tovino’s performance gives the character an energetic screen presence, particularly during the movie’s fast-moving action and humorous sequences.

Kalyani Priyadarshan as Fathima “Beepathu” Beevi

Kalyani Priyadarshan plays Fathima Beevi, popularly known as Beepathu. She is Waseem’s love interest and an important part of the film’s relationship storyline.

Beepathu’s relationship with Waseem is placed against the chaotic events surrounding his friends and conflicts. Her character therefore becomes an important reason behind several developments in Waseem’s life.

Kalyani Priyadarshan brings a different energy to the film compared with the action-heavy male ensemble, helping balance the romance and comedy elements.

Shine Tom Chacko as S. I. Reji Mathew

Shine Tom Chacko plays S. I. Reji Mathew, one of the film’s memorable characters.

Reji’s involvement adds another layer to the conflicts surrounding Waseem and his friends. Shine Tom Chacko’s performance combines humour, intensity and eccentricity, making the character stand out within the ensemble.

Chemban Vinod Jose as Omega Babu

Chemban Vinod Jose portrays Omega Babu.

His character belongs to the wider group of personalities who influence the conflicts and events in the film. Chemban Vinod Jose brings his characteristic comic timing and strong screen presence to the role.

Binu Pappu as Kalapurakkal David

Binu Pappu plays Kalapurakkal David.

David is part of the larger network of characters surrounding Waseem. The character contributes to the movie’s friendship and conflict-driven narrative.

Binu Pappu’s role is another example of how the film uses multiple characters to create a larger world around its protagonist.

Lukman Avaran as Jamshi

Lukman Avaran plays Jamshi, one of Waseem’s close companions.

Jamshi is closely connected with the group of friends and participates in the incidents that shape the story. His character is especially important to the friendship-driven aspect of the film.

Lukman Avaran’s performance adds humour and energy to the group.

Gokulan as Rajan

Gokulan plays Rajan, another member of the film’s ensemble.

His character contributes to the group dynamics and the chain of events surrounding Waseem and his friends.

Swathi Das Prabhu as Sathaar

Swathi Das Prabhu portrays Sathaar.

Sathaar is part of the extended group of characters connected with the film’s conflicts and friendships.

Adhri Joe as Vikas

Adhri Joe plays Vikas. His character is part of the younger ensemble surrounding the central characters.

Austin Dan as Rajesh

Austin Dan appears as Rajesh, another supporting character connected to the events of the film.

Assim Jamal as Beepathu’s Brother

Assim Jamal plays Beepathu’s Brother.

His character is connected to Beepathu’s family and therefore forms part of the relationship and marriage-related storyline.

Supporting Cast

The supporting cast helps build the wider world around Waseem and Beepathu.

Actor	Character
Shafi Kollam	Aliyan
V.P. Khalid	Priest
Noushad Ali	Siyad
James Elia	J. P. Kodoor
Bashid Basheer	Althaf
Unni Raja	Suku
Tia Sebastian	Waseem’s Sister
Neena Kurup	Waseem’s Mother
Bhanumathi Payyanur	Jamshi’s Mother
Tanvi Ram	Reji’s Wife
Ann Saleem	Beepathu’s Friend
Mashar Hamsa	Beepathu’s Friend
Dhaneesh Balan	Dhanesh
J.P. Kodoor	Supporting Character
Salim Kumar	Singer / Cameo
Vishnu Vijay	Cameo

The detailed cast databases contain these supporting and character credits.

Waseem’s Friends

Waseem’s friendship group is central to the movie’s structure. The film uses their relationships to connect different conflicts and comic situations.

Actor	Character
Lukman Avaran	Jamshi
Gokulan	Rajan
Swathi Das Prabhu	Sathaar
Adhri Joe	Vikas
Austin Dan	Rajesh
Binu Pappu	Kalapurakkal David

These characters help establish the group-oriented nature of the story, where individual decisions often affect the entire group.

Beepathu’s Family and Friends

Beepathu’s side of the story introduces another group of characters who become relevant to Waseem’s romantic journey.

Actor	Character
Kalyani Priyadarshan	Beepathu
Assim Jamal	Beepathu’s Brother
Ann Saleem	Beepathu’s Friend
Mashar Hamsa	Beepathu’s Friend
Shafi Kollam	Aliyan

The family and friendship characters provide additional context to the relationship between Waseem and Beepathu.

Cameo Appearances

The movie includes cameo and special appearances that add variety to its ensemble.

Actor	Appearance
Salim Kumar	Singer
Vishnu Vijay	Cameo

Salim Kumar’s appearance as a singer is listed in the detailed cast credits, while Vishnu Vijay is also associated with a cameo appearance.

Producers

Ashiq Usman is the principal producer of Thallumaala.

Detailed production databases also associate Khalid Rahman with the producer credits, while production information connects the film with Ashiq Usman Productions and Plan B Motion Pictures.

Producer	Credit
Ashiq Usman	Producer
Khalid Rahman	Producer

The film’s production is associated with Ashiq Usman Productions, with Plan B Motion Pictures also listed among the studios.

Cinematographers

Jimshi Khalid served as the principal cinematographer and Director of Photography.

Cinematographer	Credit
Jimshi Khalid	Director of Photography
Justin James	Still Photographer

Jimshi Khalid’s cinematography contributes strongly to the film’s fast-moving visual style, while Justin James is credited with still photography.

Editors

Editing is an important component of Thallumaala because the movie uses rapid transitions, action sequences, music and multiple connected incidents.

Editor	Credit
Nishadh Yusuf	Editor
Jai Sudhan Sharma	Co-Editor
Bles Thomas	Associate Editor

Nishadh Yusuf is the principal editor, with additional editorial credits for Jai Sudhan Sharma and Bles Thomas in available production listings.

Casting Directors

A separately identified casting-director credit is not consistently provided in the public crew listings consulted.

Name	Credit
Not separately listed	Casting Director

The film nevertheless features a large ensemble of established and emerging Malayalam performers.

Production Designers

Detailed production information identifies Badusha in production-design/project-design roles.

Name	Credit
Badusha	Production Designer / Project Design

The production design helped establish the locations and environments required for the film’s action and character-driven sequences.

Art Directors

Gokul Das is credited with the film’s art direction.

Name	Credit
Gokul Das	Art Director

Gokul Das’s art direction contributes to the physical environments in which the characters’ conflicts and relationships unfold.

Costume Designers

Mashar Hamsa handled costume design for Thallumaala.

Name	Credit
Mashar Hamsa	Costume Designer

Mashar Hamsa also appears in the cast as a performer playing a friend of Beepathu, making his contribution to the movie both creative and on-screen.

Makeup Department

Ronex Xavier is credited as the makeup artist or makeup designer.

Name	Credit
Ronex Xavier	Makeup Artist / Makeup Designer
Anoop Koyikkal	Assistant Makeup
Harish K.K.	Assistant Makeup
Sudheesh Vannappuram	Makeup Associate

The makeup department worked alongside costume and styling teams to maintain the appearance of the film’s large cast.

Production Management

Production management was handled by a team responsible for coordinating the film’s shooting requirements and logistics.

Name	Credit
Benny Kattappana	Production Controller
Sudharmman Vallikkunnu	Production Controller / Production Executive
Saji Puthuppally	Production Executive
Essan K. Esthappan	Production Executive

The detailed production records identify Benny Kattappana and Sudharmman Vallikkunnu in production-control roles.

Second Unit / Assistant Directors

The directing team included several assistant and associate directors.

Name	Credit
Andrews Dev Clarson	First Assistant Director
Binu Pappu	Chief Associate Director
Rafeek Ibrahim	Chief Associate Director
Shilpa Alexander	Chief Associate Director
Nahas Nazar	Associate Director
Lihin K.T.	Assistant Director
Anil Xavier	Assistant Director

The detailed production credits identify multiple professionals across the assistant-directing and associate-directing departments.

Art Department

The art department worked under the wider art-direction team.

Name	Credit
Rakhi R.K.	Assistant Art Director
Saji Panchur	Associate Art Direction
Mithun Chalissery	Associate Art Direction
Andrew Jacob Decruz	Associate Art Direction
Vishnu Salim	Associate Art Direction

Additional art department personnel are listed in detailed production credits.

Sound Department

Sound is an important part of Thallumaala because the film combines dialogue, music, action effects and stylized sequences.

Name	Credit
Vishnu Govind	Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer
Sree Sankar	Sound Designer
Alen	ADR Engineer
Karthik T. Anilkumar	Assistant Sound Effects Editor
Binoy Benny	Atmos Premix
Billy Blesson	Assistant Foley Recordist
Seth M. Jacob	Sound Effects Editor
Vivek Km Karma	Sound Effects Recordist
Manoj Kumar	Foley Recording
Karthick Muniyandi	Foley Artist / Foley Recordist
PrinceJoe	Sound Engineer

The film’s detailed sound credits include sound design, Foley, ADR, effects editing and mixing roles.

Visual Effects

Visual effects support selected sequences and technical finishing work.

Name	Credit
Anandhan S.	Visual Effects Artist
Muhammed Anas C.M.	Visual Effects Artist
Arun K. Asokan	VFX Compositor
Vishnu Babu	Compositing Supervisor
Digibricks	Visual Effects
Shameem Hussain K.	Visual Effects
Harikrishnan Kottaram	Visual Effects Artist
Akash Manoj	Visual Effects Artist
Abhin N.	Compositor
Nikhil M.	Visual Effects Artist

The film’s visual-effects work includes compositing and digital effects handled by multiple artists and Digibricks.

Stunts

Action sequences are central to Thallumaala, and the stunt department plays an important role in the film’s energetic presentation.

Name	Credit
Supreme Sundar	Stunt Coordinator / Stunt Director

Supreme Sundar is credited with the film’s stunt choreography and action direction.

Camera and Electrical Departments

The camera department supports the visual style established by Jimshi Khalid.

Name	Credit
Jimshi Khalid	Director of Photography
Nitin Abi Alexander	Chief Associate Camera
Abhilash Shankar	Chief Associate Camera
Riyas Shareef	Associate Camera
Fahad Fadli	Associate Camera
Sajeev Mohanan	Assistant Camera
Alexander Varghese	Assistant Camera
Muhammad Irshad	Assistant Camera
Justin James	Still Photographer

Additional camera operations include crane, gimbal, jib and drone teams.

Animation Department

The film includes animation and title-related work.

Name	Credit
Athul Jayaraman	Animator / Chapter Titles
Alendev R. Vishnu	Animator

The animation department contributes to the film’s chapter-title and graphical presentation.

Casting Department

A separately listed casting department is not clearly identified in the main public crew databases.

Name	Credit
Not separately listed	Casting Department

The film’s ensemble was built around a combination of established actors and performers associated with Malayalam cinema.

Costume and Wardrobe Department

The wardrobe department was headed by Mashar Hamsa.

Name	Credit
Mashar Hamsa	Costume Designer
Khaliq Manjeri	Assistant Costume
Ekta Shah	Assistant Costume
Pradeep Kadakkassery	Assistant Costume
Shafri Umar	Assistant Costume
Abdul Gafoor P.V.	Assistant Costume
Abdul Raziq	Assistant Costume
Aimani Simran	Assistant Costume
Santhosh Pazhavoor	Assistant Costume
Mahesh	Assistant Costume

The detailed costume credits include several assistant and associate costume professionals.

Editorial Department

The editorial team includes the principal editor and several post-production specialists.

Name	Credit
Nishadh Yusuf	Editor
Bles Thomas	Associate Editor
Thahir Hamsa	Online Editor
Eain Joshy	DI Conforming Editor
Arjun Menon	Promo Song Colorist
Vivekkumar	System Administrator

These professionals contributed to editing, online finishing and promotional post-production.

Location Management

The film required coordination across multiple shooting locations.

Name	Credit
Binish	Location Manager
Athul	Location Management
Rahul	Location Management
Vijeesh	Location Management
Satham Babu	Location Management
Manoj	Location Management

The location team helped coordinate the different environments required for the film’s action and relationship sequences.

Music and Technical Details

Music is one of the defining elements of Thallumaala. Vishnu Vijay composed the music, while the film also features multiple playback singers and contributors.

Technical Category	Details
Title	Thallumaala
Language	Malayalam
Genre	Action, Comedy, Drama
Release Year	2022
Director	Khalid Rahman
Producer	Ashiq Usman
Music	Vishnu Vijay
Cinematography	Jimshi Khalid
Editing	Nishadh Yusuf
Art Direction	Gokul Das
Costume Design	Mashar Hamsa
Makeup	Ronex Xavier
Stunt Direction	Supreme Sundar
Production Banner	Ashiq Usman Productions
Runtime	Approximately 147 minutes
Frame Rate	24 fps
Aspect Ratio	2.35:1
Certification	U/A

The technical listings identify a 2.35:1 aspect ratio and 24 fps frame rate, while Vishnu Vijay is credited for the music.

Script and Continuity Department

The writing and script-related team shaped the film’s interconnected narrative.

Name	Credit
Muhsin Parari	Writer / Lyricist
Ashraf Hamza	Writer / Co-writer
Thahir Hamsa	Online Editorial
Script Team	Script and Continuity

The film’s story is built around a series of linked events rather than a straightforward chronological structure.

Color Department

Color grading and digital-intermediate work contribute to maintaining the film’s visual consistency.

Name	Credit
Srik Varier	Colorist
Sanal Joseph	Digital Intermediate Conformist
Poetic	DI Studio

The post-production team handled color grading and digital finishing after principal photography.

Production Department

The production department includes the producers, executive production team and production controllers.

Name	Credit
Ashiq Usman	Producer
Khalid Rahman	Producer
Abid Abu	Executive Producer
Benny Kattappana	Production Controller
Sudharmman Vallikkunnu	Production Controller
Saji Puthuppally	Production Executive
Essan K. Esthappan	Production Executive

The production companies associated with the movie include Ashiq Usman Productions and Plan B Motion Pictures.

Publicity

Publicity and promotional material were handled by a dedicated team.

Name	Credit
AS Dinesh	Public Relations Officer
OldMonks	Designs / Publicity
Studio Kokachi	Title Graphics
Sihar Ashraf	Making / Promo Videos
Fill in the Blanks	Subtitling

OldMonks is credited for publicity and design work, while AS Dinesh handled public-relations duties.

Voice Actors and Dubbing

The film’s original language is Malayalam. The production also involved dubbing and sound-related professionals during post-production.

Name	Credit
Sujith Sreedhar	Dubbing / Voice
Sound Team	Dubbing and Recording

The original performances are presented primarily in Malayalam, with additional language versions available through distribution and streaming arrangements.

Additional Crew

Thallumaala involved a large technical team beyond the principal cast and crew.

Name	Credit
Shobi Paulraj	Choreographer
AS Dinesh	PRO
Vishnu Thandassery	Stills
Justin James	Still Photography
OldMonks	Designs
Anju M.A.	Subtitles
Shyam Narayanan T.K.	Subtitles
Pixelbird	Digital PR

The production also included specialists in crane operation, drone work, camera movement, VFX, post-production and promotional content.

Awards and Recognition

Thallumaala received recognition after its release, with IMDb’s current listing recording 3 wins and 6 nominations.

The film’s recognition has been associated with its distinctive combination of action, comedy, music, editing and ensemble performances. Its unusual presentation and energetic visual approach also helped distinguish it within contemporary Malayalam cinema.

The performances of Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Shine Tom Chacko and the supporting cast became an important part of the film’s identity.

Conclusion

The cast of Thallumaala is led by Tovino Thomas as Waseem and Kalyani Priyadarshan as Beepathu, with Shine Tom Chacko, Chemban Vinod Jose, Binu Pappu, Lukman Avaran, Gokulan, Swathi Das Prabhu and other performers building the film’s energetic ensemble.

The movie’s characters are closely connected through friendship, romance and conflict. Waseem’s group of friends provides much of the film’s comedy and action, while Beepathu and her family add an important relationship-focused dimension to the story.

Behind the camera, Khalid Rahman directed the film, Muhsin Parari and Ashraf Hamza handled the writing, Jimshi Khalid worked as cinematographer, Nishadh Yusuf edited the movie and Vishnu Vijay composed the music. The technical team also included Gokul Das in art direction, Mashar Hamsa in costume design, Ronex Xavier in makeup and Supreme Sundar in stunt direction.

With its large cast, stylized action, music-heavy presentation and fast-paced storytelling, Thallumaala remains a notable Malayalam film from 2022. Its combination of youthful characters and experienced performers gives the movie a distinctive ensemble identity.

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