Red Chillies (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2009, Red Chillies is a thriller and crime film directed by Shaji Kailas, running about 158 minutes.
What it’s about. Mohanlal plays the role of OMR, an affluent NRI who does oil business in Singapore. The movie begins on a new year before when the "Red Chilles", an all-girls music band with nine members, are involved in an accident. The girls flee from the place to leave their car behind. Moreover, the girls work for OMR and it was his car they drove around. OMR is forced to come down to India. As a mystery, several other characters come into light, including a party secretary portrayed by Thilakan and four policemen played by Siddique, Vijayaraghavan, Biju Menon and Ganesh Kumar.
Who’s in it. Red Chillies stars Mohanlal as Oiyarath Makaranth Ramanathan (as OMR), Thilakan as Com. Maani Varghese, Vijayaraghavan as Colonel / Headmaster and Biju Menon as Stalin Maani Varghese I.P.S., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Red Chillies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Chillies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Chillies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Chillies (2009)?
- In US, Red Chillies is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Chillies worth watching?
- Red Chillies holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Chillies?
- Red Chillies stars Mohanlal, Thilakan, Vijayaraghavan, Biju Menon and Ganesh Kumar.
- When was Red Chillies released?
- Red Chillies was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.