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Chappa Kurishu (2011): Cast & Plot

Chappa Kurishu (2011) movie poster

Chappa Kurishu is a 2011 action thriller directed by Sameer Thahir, starring Fahadh Faasil as Arjun, Roma Asrani and Remya Nambeesan. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.

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Chappa Kurishu (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Director
Sameer Thahir
Genres
Thriller , Action , Crime , Drama
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Chappa Kurishu About?

The premise of Chappa Kurishu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The story follows two contrasting lives in Kochi. Arjun, a prosperous construction contractor, is engaged to Ann, the daughter of a family friend, yet conducts an affair with his subordinate Sonia. In parallel, Ansari, a slum‑dwelling supermarket helper, endures ridicule for his looks and secretly loves his coworker Nafiza. Their intertwined narratives reveal how personal choices and social pressures shape their destinies.

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Cast & crew

Chappa Kurishu Cast & Characters

Fahadh Faasil leads the cast as Arjun, with Roma Asrani as Ann and Remya Nambeesan as Sonia. Directed by Sameer Thahir; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sameer Thahir

More films directed by Sameer Thahir: Kali and Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi.

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Plot

Chappa Kurishu Plot Summary

What happens in Chappa Kurishu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Arjun, Fahadh Faasil a wealthy builder who runs a large construction business in Kochi, is having an illicit affair with his subordinate, Sonia Remya Nambeesan, even as he prepares to be engaged to his family friend’s daughter, Ann Roma Asrani. The tension between ambition, wealth, and desire threads through his life, pulling him toward a secret that could disrupt the social circle he moves in.

During a private meeting in Arjun’s flat, Arjun records their sexual encounter on his mobile without Sonia’s knowledge. Sonia learns of the leaked video and, after calling Arjun, is shown to be contemplating suicide, a devastating blow that sends ripples through both their worlds and foreshadows the violence to come.

Full summary

The whole story of Chappa Kurishu, scene by scene

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Videos

Chappa Kurishu Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 teasers.

Chaappa Kurish Official Trailer
  • Teaser CHAAPPA KURISH OST VIDEO TEASER
  • Teaser TEASER2.mp4
  • Teaser Teaser4.mp4
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Chappa Kurishu?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Chappa Kurishu Also Known As

Also known as “Chaappa Kurishu”.

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FAQ

Chappa Kurishu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chappa Kurishu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chappa Kurishu?

Chappa Kurishu runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was Chappa Kurishu released?

Chappa Kurishu was released on July 28, 2011.

Who directed Chappa Kurishu?

Chappa Kurishu was directed by Sameer Thahir.

More films by Sameer Thahir

Who is in the cast of Chappa Kurishu?

Chappa Kurishu stars Fahadh Faasil as Arjun, Roma Asrani as Ann and Remya Nambeesan as Sonia, among 8 credited actors.

Does Chappa Kurishu have a post-credit scene?

No. Chappa Kurishu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chappa Kurishu in?

The original language of Chappa Kurishu is Malayalam.

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