Malayalam television viewers can watch the World Television Premiere of Jallikkattu on Kairali TV. Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, the critically acclaimed action drama premiered on the channel on Sunday, 29 December at 7:00 PM. The film received widespread appreciation from critics and audiences for its unique storytelling, technical brilliance, and powerful performances.
📋 Jallikkattu TV Premiere Details
| 📌 Event | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎬 Movie | Jallikkattu |
| 📺 Channel | Kairali TV |
| 📅 TV Premiere | Sunday, 29 December |
| 🕖 Telecast Time | 7:00 PM |
| 🎭 Genre | Action Drama |
| 🎬 Director | Lijo Jose Pellissery |
| ✍️ Screenplay | S. Hareesh, R. Jayakumar |
| 📖 Based On | Maoist by S. Hareesh |
| 🎥 Producer | O. Thomas Panicker |
| 🏢 Banner | Opus Penta |
| 📱 OTT Platform | Prime Video |
🎬 Kairali TV Brings the Television Premiere of Jallikkattu
As part of its festive movie lineup, Kairali TV premiered the award-winning Malayalam film Jallikkattu, one of the most celebrated Malayalam releases of 2019.
The film had its theatrical release on 4 October 2019 and emerged as both a commercial and critical success. It also gained international recognition after being screened at the 24th Busan International Film Festival under the “A Window on Asian Cinema” section, where it received excellent reviews from global audiences.
🌍 An Internationally Acclaimed Malayalam Film
Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Jallikkattu is adapted from S. Hareesh’s short story Maoist.
The film explores the idea that “Man is a civilized beast”, using the chaos created by a runaway buffalo as a metaphor for human nature, violence, and society.
Its energetic filmmaking, stunning cinematography, immersive sound design, and symbolic storytelling made it one of the most discussed Malayalam films of its time.
⭐ Jallikkattu Cast
The movie features an impressive ensemble cast:
- 🎭 Antony Varghese Pepe as Antony
- 🎭 Chemban Vinod Jose as Kaalan Varkey
- 🎭 Santhy Balachandran
- 🎭 Sabumon Abdusamad
- 🎭 Jaffar Idukki
- 🎭 Tinu Pappachan
- 🎭 Thomman Kunju
- 🎭 Rajkumar
- 🎭 Prasanth
- 🎭 Soniya
🎥 Crew
| 🎬 Department | 👤 Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Lijo Jose Pellissery |
| Story | S. Hareesh (Maoist) |
| Screenplay | S. Hareesh, R. Jayakumar |
| Producer | O. Thomas Panicker |
| Production Banner | Opus Penta |
| Cinematography | Girish Gangadharan |
| Music | Prashant Pillai |
| Editing | Deepu Joseph |
🎄 Kairali TV Christmas Movie Lineup
During the Christmas festive season, Kairali TV also featured several popular Malayalam and dubbed movies, including:
- 🎬 Jallikkattu
- 🎬 KGF Chapter 1 (Malayalam)
- 🎬 Kadaram Kondan
- 🎬 Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum
- 🎬 Ayogya
The channel’s festive schedule also included Malayalam hits such as:
- 🎬 Ambili
- 🎬 Ishq
- 🎬 Gaana Gandharvan
Movie schedule
| Date | Movie | Time |
| 26 December | Sethupathi (Dubbed) | 09:00 A.M |
| 26 December | Mersal (Dubbed) | 12:00 Noon |
| 26 December | Thuppakki (Dubbed) | 04:00 P.M |
| 27 December | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (Dubbed) | 09:00 A.M |
| 27 December | Madhurey (Dubbed) | 12:00 Noon |
| 27 December | Puli (Dubbed) | 04:00 P.M |
| 28 December | Adanga Maru (Dubbed) | 09:00 A.M |
| 28 December | Kochi Rajavu | 12:00 Noon |
| 28 December | Pagadi Aattam (Dubbed) | 04:00 P.M |
| 29 December | Ratsasan (Dubbed) | 08.30 A.M |
| 29 December | Ambili | 12:00 Noon |
| 29 December | Chess | 04:00 P.M |
| 29 December | Jallikkettu | 07.00 P.M |
📱 Where to Watch Jallikkattu Online?
If you missed the television premiere, Jallikkattu is available for streaming on Prime Video.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📌 When did Jallikkattu premiere on Kairali TV?
The movie premiered on Sunday, 29 December at 7:00 PM.
📌 Who directed Jallikkattu?
The film is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery.
📌 Is Jallikkattu based on a story?
Yes. It is based on S. Hareesh’s short story Maoist.
📌 Where can I watch Jallikkattu online?
The movie is available for streaming on Prime Video.
📌 Who are the lead actors in Jallikkattu?
Antony Varghese Pepe and Chemban Vinod Jose play the lead roles.
🎯 Conclusion
Jallikkattu remains one of the defining films of modern Malayalam cinema, combining powerful performances with Lijo Jose Pellissery’s distinctive filmmaking style. Whether through its successful theatrical run, international film festival recognition, television premiere on Kairali TV, or availability on Prime Video, the film continues to find new audiences and remains a must-watch for fans of Malayalam cinema.
