THE FILMS
| Year | Title | Director | Genre | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KALLAN D'SOUZA | Jithu K. Jayan | Action Comedy | Cinematographer |
| 2023 | O.BABY | Ranjan Pramod | Action Drama / Thriller | Cinematographer |
| 2026 | PERUNNAL | Tom Emmatty | Action / Drama | Cinematographer |
KALLAN D'SOUZA
Director
Jithu K. Jayan
Language
Malayalam
Year
2022
Lead Cast
Soubin Shahir, Dileesh Pothan, Surabhi Lakshmi
Kallan D'Souza is a spin-off of the iconic 2015 Malayalam film Charlie, with Soubin Shahir reprising his role as the titular petty thief. The film follows D'Souza , a small-time burglar with a kind heart , who becomes entangled in a scheme involving a corrupt police officer (Dileesh Pothan) and a stash of seized hawala money, while forming an unexpected bond with the officer's wife (Surabhi Lakshmi) and her daughter.
Arun Chalil's visual work on the film complemented its action-comedy blend. His cinematography captured the urban mood of Kochi, enhancing the slice-of-life portrayal of the story and contributing to the dynamic energy of the thriller sequences.
O.BABY
Director
Ranjan Pramod
Language
Malayalam
Year
2023
Lead Cast
Dileesh Pothan, Raghunath Paleri, Haniya Nafisa, Saji Soman
O.Baby is the fourth directorial by Ranjan Pramod, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Western Ghats' vast tea and coffee plantations in Idukki, Kerala. The film tells the story of 'Baby' (O.Baby), a deeply loyal estate manager whose ancestral bond with a family comes under strain when modern sensibilities and social hierarchies collide , specifically when his son develops feelings for the family patriarch's great-granddaughter.
Arun Chalil's cinematography captured the lush, expansive landscapes of Idukki with remarkable visual depth. Critics and audiences widely praised the visual execution, noting how the natural setting was woven into the narrative fabric of the story. The film received strongly positive reviews upon release, with Baradwaj Rangan of Galatta Plus awarding it 4 out of 5 stars and several critics praising its intense dark drama and pertinent social commentary.
PERUNNAL
Director
Tom Emmatty
Language
Malayalam
Year
2026
Lead Cast
Vinayakan, Shine Tom Chakko, Vishnu Govindan, Sagar Surya
Perunnal is Arun Chalil's most anticipated upcoming project, reuniting him with the Malayalam film industry's compelling storytellers. The film is directed by Tom Emmatty , known for his cult action entertainer Oru Mexican Aparatha (2016) and Gamblers , making this his highly anticipated next directorial after a considerable gap. The film stars Vinayakan, one of Malayalam cinema's most celebrated character actors, fresh off the success of the blockbuster Kalamkaval (2025), in a powerful lead role.
The first phase of shooting commenced in the scenic highlands of Vagamon, Kerala , a location known for its mist-covered hills, tea plantations, and dramatic landscape. This choice of setting signals a visually ambitious production, and Arun Chalil's lens will be central to translating the film's intensity and tone onto the screen. His growing reputation for capturing natural landscapes with cinematic depth makes him a natural fit for this project.