Kattalan embraces Chirapunji vibe; Welcomes viral sensation Hanan Shah

Following the success of "Marco", Cubes Entertainments is set to present their upcoming action entertainer "Kattalan", starring Antony Varghese and directed by debutant Paul George. Produced by Shareef Muhammed, the film now makes headlines with the casting of viral singer Hanan Shah, who will appear in a new role in the film.

Hailing from Malappuram, Hanan Sha captured listeners' hearts with hit tracks like 'Chirapunji' and 'Kasavinal', amassing over 2.2 million followers on Instagram. Known for his widely shared covers and music videos on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, Hanan gained attention with the cover song 'Parayathe Ariyathe' in 2022, followed by a string of hits including 'Insanile', 'Haniya', 'O Kinnakaalam', 'Ajjappamada', and 'Alappuzha Mullakal'.

In a much-anticipated casting move, Cubes Entertainments is introducing Hanan in his debut acting role with the tagline "Welcoming the Sensational Hanan Shah to the world of Kattalan", releasing a vibrant new poster featuring the singer.

"Kattalan" stars Antony Varghese Pepe (credited under his real name Antony Varghese) and Rajisha Vijayan in the lead roles. The ensemble cast includes pan-Indian actors such as Sunil and Kabir Duhan Singh, Malayalam industry veterans like Jagadish and Siddique, and rapper Baby Jean. The character posters introducing this impressive line-up have already gone viral on social media.

International stunt choreographer Kecha Khamphakdee, known for his action work in "Ong-Bak 2", "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion", "Jawan", "Baaghi 2", and "Ponniyin Selvan: Part I", will be orchestrating the action sequences in "Kattalan".

The film is designed as a pan-Indian mass action thriller, with music by acclaimed Kannada composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath, marking his next major outing after "Kantara Chapter 2". The dialogues are penned by Unni R, making a much-awaited return. The cinematography is by Renadive, editing by Shameer Muhammed, and audiography by M. R. Rajakrishnan.

Production design: Sunil Das, creative producer: Dipil Dev, production controller: Deepak Parameswaran, sound design: Kishan, costume: Dhanya Balakrishnan, makeup: Ronex Xavier, stills: Amal C. Sadar, choreography: Sherif, VFX: 3DS, digital marketing: Obscure Entertainments, PRO: Athira Diljith.