The makers of upcoming action Malayalam thriller Kattalan held a special premiere in Mumbai ahead of its theatrical release on May 28. The event was attended by actors Kabir Duhan Singh, Parth Tiwari, Harishankar Narayanan, and Raj Tirandasu, who shared insights about the film and their characters.
Kabir Duhan Singh about Kattalan
Directed by debutant Paul George and headlined by Angamaly Diaries star Antony Varghese Pepe, Kattalan promises a high-octane cinematic experience while also expanding the larger Marco universe.
Speaking about the scale of the film, the action, and the effort that went into making it, Kabir Duhan Singh said, “Malayalam cinema has mastered the art of delivering high-quality films on limited budgets, and Kattalan is a great example of that. We truly gave our blood and sweat to this film, and I believe that effort is visible on screen. Whether it’s my performance, Parth’s, or Antony’s, this film stands apart in all our careers. We all got injured while shooting the action sequences, but when you put that level of commitment into a project, you hope audiences appreciate it. Thankfully, that appreciation has come.”
Opening up about how Kattalan differs from Kill and what the experience taught him, Parth Tiwari shared, “Kill was raw, rustic, and fast-paced, with long action sequences shot without cuts, while Kattalan is much more style-oriented. The characters are emotionally very different as well, and working on this film taught me new things that are already helping me in my upcoming projects.”
Talking about the film’s USP and his experience performing in Malayalam, Harishankar Narayanan said, “The USP is the elephants, and we’re waiting for audiences to watch the film and tell us what they think. My character comes from Madurai, so there wasn’t much Malayalam for me to speak. Once we understood the dialogues, the focus was on delivering the right emotions.”
Discussing the film’s appeal and working with Malayalam dialogues, Raj Tirandasu said, “It’s all about action. Audiences today want a good film, irrespective of whether it’s Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, or Hindi. If the content is good, people will come to theatres. Tamil and Malayalam are quite similar, so we were given the dialogues along with their meanings, practised them thoroughly, and came to the set fully prepared.”
Kattalan to have three post-credit scenes
The makers have also asked audiences to remain seated after the film ends, hinting at three post-credit scenes that build intrigue around the thriller’s final reveal.
The cast includes Tamil actor Dushara Vijayan, who is making her Malayalam debut with the film. Others in the cast include Sunil, Jagadish, Siddique, Anson Paul, Baby Jean, Hipster, and Hanan Shaah.
Produced by Shareef Muhammed under the banner of Cubes Entertainments, the makers of Marco, Kattalan features music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and Ravi Basrur, cinematography by Renadive, editing by Shameer Muhammed, and action choreography by internationally acclaimed stunt director Kecha Khamphakdee.
Directed by Paul George, the action thriller is set to release in theatres on May 28.
Kabir Duhan Singh: Kattalan is a great example of high quality film
