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Chali Pala | |
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| Born | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990-present |
Chalil Babykkuttan better known as Chali Pala is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. [1] He is most known for playing supporting roles in Malayalam films. [2] [3]
Pala was born in Thiruvananthapuram on 28 September 1957. He debuted with the film Iyer the Great in 1990. [4]
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