'Stay till the very end': 'Kattalan' team teases major post-credit surprise

With just 24 hours to go until its worldwide release onMay, the creators of the highly anticipated action thriller Kattalan have issued a vital directive to cinema-goers: do not leave the theatre when the movie ends.

In an official notice to the audience, the production team revealed that the film features three crucial post-credit scenes that viewers must stay to witness. According to the announcement:

IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE AUDIENCE

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE THEATRE WHEN THE MOVIE ENDS. KATTALAN FEATURES 3 POST-CREDIT SCENES.

TWO DURING THE TITLE CARDS

AND THE FINAL POST-CREDIT SCENE APPEARS ONLY AFTER THE ROLLING CREDITS ARE COMPLETELY OVER

STAY TILL THE VERY END. THE HUNT IS NOT OVER YET.

This major update arrives alongside the release of the film's fiery new track, 'Blood on Tusk'. Following the blockbuster success of Marco—bankrolled by Cubes Entertainments and hailed as the most violent film in Malayalam cinema history—this powerful new song looks set to elevate audience excitement to its peak.

Produced by Shareef Muhammed under the banner of Cubes Entertainments and directed by Paul George, Kattalan stars Antony Varghese (Pepe), Dushara Vijayan, Sunil, and Kabir Duhan Singh in pivotal roles.

Composed by the acclaimed Ravi Basrur, the electrifying music and intense visuals of 'Blood on Tusk' perfectly capture the raw combative spirit and emotional intensity of the movie. Sung by Santhosh Venky and Ira Udupa, the track features English rap and lyrics written by Rohit Siddappa, beautifully portraying the action-packed atmosphere of the film. Advance ticket bookings have already been receiving an overwhelming response globally.

High-octane action

Kattalan has already secured the top spot on the IMDb list of the most anticipated Indian movies of the year. The trailer indicates that the movie will present the audience with the most horrifying and wild depiction of ivory smuggling, promising never-before-seen spectacles of bloodshed, explosive action, and mesmerizing, fast-paced visuals.

Indications suggest that Kattalan is a high-voltage action thriller that revolves around elephant poaching, vengeance, and conflict. Following Marco, the maestro of grand cinematic music, Ravi Basrur, collaborates once again for Kattalan. Having created waves across Pan-India with his powerful background scores in massive projects including K.G.F, the music of Kattalan suggests that Ravi Basrur will work his magic yet again with the wild melodies of the jungle. Acclaimed Kannada music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath is also composing music for Kattaalan.

T-Series has acquired the music rights for the film, while Shemaroo serves as the digital and satellite distribution partner. Hombale Films, the producers behind monumental hits like K.G.F and Kantara, has secured the theatrical distribution rights for Karnataka for a record sum. Meanwhile, Phars Film, a giant in the film distribution sector, has bagged the overseas distribution rights for Kattalan.

Ensemble cast

The first-look poster of Kattalan had already underlined that the debut directorial venture of Paul George would leave the audience stunned. Following this, every single update about the movie has been enthusiastically embraced by film enthusiasts. Crucially, the makers have revealed that the confrontation scenes involving elephants were not generated through VFX, but were filmed using a real elephant.

Arriving with massive technical excellence and a grand budget, the film is highly anticipated to be a magnificent visual spectacle in Malayalam cinema. Fronted by Antony Varghese, the film brings together a massive ensemble cast comprising both Malayalam talents and Pan-Indian stars.

The film stars Pan-Indian actors Sunil and Kabir Duhan Singh alongside notable talents such as Jagadish, Siddique, Anson Paul, Raj Tirandasu, Shon Joy, rapper Baby Jean, Hanan Shaah, Kill movie fame Parth Tiwari, Shibin S. Raghav of Lokah movie, Hipster Pranav Raj and Call Me Venom.

The filming of the movie commenced in Thailand. The action sequences in the film are choreographed by the world-renowned stunt choreographer Kecha Khamphakdee, who has previously orchestrated action for acclaimed movies such as Ong Bak 2, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Jawan, Baaghi 2 and Ponniyin Selvan: Part I. The film is written by Paul George, Joby Varghese and Jero Jacob. The dialogues are penned by Unni R., the writer renowned for films like Big B, Chaappa Kurishu, Munnariyippu and Charlie.

The editing is handled by the prominent Malayalam film editor Shameer Muhammed. Nihal Sadiq, who has made a mark in the music world within a short span through his distinct tracks, is composing an electrifying promo song for Kattalan.