''Kallan D'Souza'' () is a 2022 Indian

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action comedy film The action comedy is a film genre that applies to action films where humor plays a much more central role. While early films feature stuntwork and humor, academic Cynthia King wrote that the genre only came into its own as a mainstay of the Americ ...

directed by Jithu K. Jayan and starring

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and Hareesh Kanaran. The music was scored by Kailas Menon. The film is a spin-off to 2015 Malayalam film '' Charlie'' where

reprises his role as ''Kallan D'Souza''.

Cast

as Kallan D'Souza *

as CI Manoj *

as Asha *

Rony David Rony David Raj is an Indian actor and former physician who works in Malayalam films. Personal life Rony David Raj was born in Thrissur, Kerala. He is the son of film producer C. T. Rajan. He graduated with a Bachelors of Medicine & Surgery ...

as Muhammad Iqbal * Hareesh Kanaran as Charlie, D'Souza asst. *

Vijayaraghavan Narayanapillai Vijayaraghavan, known mononymously as Vijayaraghavan, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his character roles. He is the son of drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai. Early life and f ...

as DYSP Abraham *

Sreejith Ravi Sreejith Ravi (born 19 May 1976) is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Malayalam films and also in Tamil films. He is the son of actor T. G. Ravi. Early life Sreejith is the son of actor and industrialist T. G. Ravi and V. K. Sub ...

as CPO Sukumaran *

Santhosh Keezhattoor Santhosh Keezhattoor is an Indian film actor and theatre artist, known for his work in Malayalam films. Before working in films, he worked as a theatre artist and programme producer. Personal life Santhosh hails from Taliparamba, Kerala, Indi ...

as CPO Jayakrishnan * Privin Vinish as Gunda * Prem Kumar as Babu *

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as George

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "While the premise of blurring the lines between traditional roles of good and bad is interesting, the film is hardly well developed". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "There are no humour elements, memorable moments or engaging factors in ''Kallan D'Souza'' other than the curiosity to know whether Asha and her child get a relief from the hands of Manoj". On the contrary, a critic from ''

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'' wrote that "''Kallan D'Souza'' is definitely an engaging watch". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "''Kallan D'Souza'' is a comedy that lacks any real humour and gets lost in what they really wanted to do, with the two subplots".

References

{{Reflist 2020s Malayalam-language films 2022 films Indian heist films Indian action comedy films