Charlie (2015)
▸ Must watch
Charlie is streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
The verdict
Charlie stood out as one of the better-rated Malayalam films of its release window. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 89 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 130 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Sun Nxt.
Should you spend 2h 10m on it?
2h 10m of Malayalam drama with romance threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 89 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Martin Prakkat
Cast
Dulquer Salmaan
Charlie
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Tessa
Aparna Gopinath
Kani
Chemban Vinod Jose
Mathai/Pathrose
Nedumudi Venu
Kunjappan
Kalpana
Queen Mary/Mariam
Where to watch in the UAE
Sun Nxt
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Charlie worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. 2h 10m of Malayalam drama with romance threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch Charlie?
You can stream Charlie in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
When is Charlie releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Charlie is already streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
What language is Charlie in?
Charlie is a Malayalam film (Drama / Romance).