‘Kattalan’ first lyrical video ‘Majakko Mallika’ out; Sunil steals the show with stylish moves

Following the superhit “Marco", known for being one of Malayalam cinema's most violence-charged films, Cubes Entertainments now presents "Kattalan", produced by Shareef Muhammed, directed by debutant Paul George, and headlined by Antony Varghese, Dushara Vijayan, Sunil and Kabir Singh.

The film's first lyrical video has been released. Titled 'Majaako Mallika', the song set to the untamed rhythm of the forest has already captured significant attention across social media. Actor Sunil, famous for his performances in the pan-Indian movies like "Pushpa" and "Jailer" appears with stylish steps in the song.

Composed by acclaimed Kannada music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, the track is sung by Anand Sreeraj and Bhadra, with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar. "Kattalan" also marks Ajaneesh's next Malayalam project after his work in "Kantara Chapter 2".

The film's teaser, released recently, went viral in a big way. Featuring powerful confrontation sequences involving a wild tusker, the teaser suggests that Malayalam cinema is about to witness action set-pieces unlike anything seen before. Much like "Marco", audiences can expect high-intensity violence in "Kattalan" as well. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release in May. T-Series has acquired the music rights, while Shemaroo serves as the digital and satellite distribution partner.

The film's first look which was released gave the impression that the film's going to surprise everyone. Each update that came after garnered widespread attention. The teaser, too, was captivating and huge. The teaser BTS gave a sneak peek into how huge the project is. The crew already announced that the fights involving the tusker are not VFX, but shot with a real life elephant.

Mounted on a grand scale with exceptional technical finesse and an impressive budget, the film is widely anticipated to be one of Malayalam cinema's most visually striking spectacles. Dushara Vijayan, who has carved a niche for herself in Tamil cinema through several notable performances, appears as the female lead.

Principal photography began in Thailand. The film commenced its shoot with the team led by internationally acclaimed stunt choreographer Kecha Khamphakdee, known for the iconic Thai martial arts film "Ong-Bak". Adding to the excitement, Pong, the elephant that rose to fame through "Ong-Bak", is also part of the cast. The film features a massive ensemble of actors from Malayalam as well as across India. The overseas distribution rights have been acquired by industry giants Phars Films.

A diverse cast joins the project, including pan-Indian actors Sunil and Kabir Duhan Singh, along with Jagadish, Siddique, Anson Paul, Raj Tirandasu, singer Hanan Shaah, Malayalam rapper Baby Jean, Shon Joy, Kill movie fame Parth Tiwari, Shibin S. Raghavan of Lokah movie fame, Hipster Pranav Raj, and Call Me Venom. The posters welcoming this ensemble received significant attention. "Kattalan" also marked its beginning with one of the most elaborate pooja ceremonies Kochi has witnessed.

Antony Varghese Pepe appears in the film under his real name, 'Antony Varghese'. Kecha Khamphakdee, whose acclaimed body of work includes "Ong-Bak 2", "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion", "Jawan", "Baaghi 2" and "Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1", returns to design high-octane action sequences for this large-scale pan-Indian action thriller.

The film's dialogues are penned by noted writer Unni R., known for "Big B", "Chappa Kurish", "Munnariyippu", and "Charlie". Editing is by acclaimed Malayalam editor Shameer Muhammed. Rising composer Nihal Sadiq is creating an electrifying promo song for "Kattalan". Title Graphics: Ident Labs. DoP: Renadive, Additional Cinematography: Chandru Selvaraj, Audiography: M.R. Rajakrishnan, Production Designer: Sunil Das, Creative Producer: Dipil Dev, Executive Producer: Jumana Shareef, Production Controller: Deepak Parameswaran, Sound Designer: Kishan, Costume: Dhanya Balakrishnan, Make-up: Ronex Xavier, Stills: Amal C. Sadar, Choreographer: Sherif, Stunt: Santosh Master, Lyrics: Suhail Koya, VFX: 3DS, Digital Marketing: Obscura Entertainments, PR & Marketing: Vaishakh C Vadakkeveedu , Jinu Anilkumar, PRO: Athira Diljith.