Rajisha Vijayan teams up with Antony Varghese Pepe for pan-Indian action thriller 'Kattalan'

Acclaimed actress Rajisha Vijayan has joined the cast of ‘Kattalan,’ the upcoming action thriller headlined by Antony Varghese, marking another high-profile addition to the ambitious project by Cubes Entertainments.

The announcement was made through a special poster released on the production house’s official social media handles, welcoming Rajisha to the world of ‘Kattalan.’ The film is directed by debutant Paul George and produced by Shareef Muhammed under the Cubes Entertainments banner.

Rajisha, who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her breakout role in ‘Anuraga Karikkin Vellam’ (2016), has since made a strong mark with performances in Malayalam and other South Indian films. Known for her intense and versatile roles in ‘June,’ ‘Karnan,’ and ‘ai Bhim,’ the actress continues to be a sought-after name. Her upcoming projects include ‘Sardar 2,’ ‘Bison,’ and ‘Kalamkaval.’ Industry sources suggest that her role in ‘Kattalan’ could be one of the most defining performances of her career.

A star-studded line-up

Antony Varghese, popularly known as Pepe, will be seen using his official name for the film. He leads a star-studded cast that includes Malayalam veterans Jagadish and Siddique, alongside pan-Indian actors such as Sunil and Kabir Duhan Singh. The inclusion of rapper Baby Jean also drew attention when character posters featuring the ensemble were shared online, sparking wide interest among fans.

Adding to the film’s grand scale is stunt director Kecha Khamphakdee, the internationally renowned action choreographer known for his work in ‘Ong-Bak 2,’ ‘Baahubali 2,’ ‘Jawan,’ ‘Baaghi 2,’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part I.’

Following the success of ‘Marco,’ Cubes Entertainments aims to push the boundaries of Malayalam cinema with ‘Kattalan,’ delivering a technically polished, pan-India level mass action thriller.

The film’s music is composed by acclaimed Kannada music director B Ajaneesh Loknath, best known for his work in ‘Kantara Chapter 2.’ Cinematography is helmed by Renadive, while Shameer Muhammed handles editing duties.