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Salt N’ Pepper (2011): Cast & Plot

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Salt N’ Pepper is a 2011 romantic comedy directed by Aashiq Abu, starring Lal as Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan, Shweta Menon and Baburaj. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.

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Salt N’ Pepper (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Aashiq Abu
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Salt N’ Pepper About?

The premise of Salt N’ Pepper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Kalidasan, a passionate food lover known for his famous dosa, accidentally receives a misdirected phone call. The voice on the other end belongs to Maya, who shares his enthusiasm for cooking and cuisine. Their conversations about recipes and flavors draw them closer, and a genuine romance begins to blossom.

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Cast & crew

Salt N’ Pepper Cast & Characters

Lal leads the cast as Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan, with Shweta Menon as Maya Krishnan and Baburaj as Babu. Directed by Aashiq Abu; 17 actors are credited in all.

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More from Aashiq Abu

More films directed by Aashiq Abu, best-rated first: Rifle Club, Naradan, Virus and Mayaanadhi.

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Plot

Salt N’ Pepper Plot Summary

What happens in Salt N’ Pepper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kalidasan, Lal, works in the state archaeological department in Thiruvananthapuram and is a devoted foodie. His only constant companion is his cook, Baburaj as Babu. Manu Raghav, Asif Ali, Kalidasan’s nephew, comes to stay with him while looking for a job. Kalidasan’s life remains ordinary until a misdialled phone call from Maya, Shweta Menon, a dubbing artist living with her friend Meenakshi.

Full summary

The whole story of Salt N’ Pepper, scene by scene

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Videos

Salt N’ Pepper Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Salt N’ Pepper.

Salt N Pepper Trailer - Malayalam Film [ Asif Ali , Lal, Mythili, Shwetha, Baburaj ] AsifAliVideos
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Salt N’ Pepper?

9 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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What is the profession of Kalidasan in the film?

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Salt N’ Pepper Also Known As

Also known as “Salt and pepper”.

Also known as
  • Salt and pepper

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FAQ

Salt N’ Pepper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Salt N’ Pepper, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Salt N’ Pepper?

Salt N’ Pepper runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was Salt N’ Pepper released?

Salt N’ Pepper was released on September 8, 2011.

Who directed Salt N’ Pepper?

Salt N’ Pepper was directed by Aashiq Abu.

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Who is in the cast of Salt N’ Pepper?

Salt N’ Pepper stars Lal as Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan, Shweta Menon as Maya Krishnan and Baburaj as Babu, among 17 credited actors.

Does Salt N’ Pepper have a post-credit scene?

No. Salt N’ Pepper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Salt N’ Pepper in?

The original language of Salt N’ Pepper is Malayalam.

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