Charlie
A young, nonconforming woman named Tessa gets entangled in a cat-and-mouse chase in the by-lanes of Kerala, hunting for a mysterious artist who previously lived in her apartment.
Directed by Martin Prakkat · Adventure · Drama · Romance · 130 min · 2015
Director
Martin Prakkat
Studio
Finding Cinema
Release
25 Dec 2015
Runtime
130 min
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
Charlie is a young guy who always loves traveling and believes in enjoying life to the fullest. He considers life to be a celebration and tries to bring happiness in the lives of people around him. Tessa is a graphic artist with a sensitive outlook towards life. The film depicts the love story of Charlie and Tessa, and how their love influences the lives of the people around them.
Cast & Characters
Charlie
Dulquer Salmaan
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Kani
Aparna Gopinath
Tessa
Parvathy
Kunjappan
Nedumudi Venu
Mathai/Pathrose
Chemban Vinod Jose
Queen Mary/ Mariya
Kalpana
Sunikuttan/ Mr. D'souza
Soubin Shahir
Ansari
Neeraj Madhav
Usman Ikka
P. Balachandran
Rahel Ammachi
K.P.A.C.Lalitha
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $1.9M, Charlie has grossed $5.9M worldwide — about 3.1x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Dulquer Salmaan appears in 12 films in our catalog, including O Kadhal Kanmani, Bangalore Days.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Charlie is an experimental film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-07
Did You Know the actors will appear in a new look throughout the movie?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-07
Did You Know the film was shot at multiple locations including Kochi, Munnar, and Gujarat?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-07
Critical Assessment
Charlie holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (14,948 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (14,948 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlie's IMDb rating?+
Charlie has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 14,948 votes.
Is Charlie good? What are critics saying?+
Charlie holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (14,948 votes).
How long is Charlie?+
Charlie has a runtime of 130 min.
Who directed Charlie?+
Charlie was directed by Martin Prakkat.
Where can I watch Charlie?+
Charlie is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its emotional depth and feel-good factor, while others found it lacking in terms of originality and craftsmanship. The film's balance of humor and heart was noted by some as a strength, but others felt it didn't quite live up to its ambitious vision. Overall, opinions on the movie's quality were divided among critics.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
