Actor Anthony Varghese is overjoyed as his long-awaited project, Kattalan, officially begins production.

Speaking at the pooja ceremony on Friday, Varghese described the film as the biggest and most important in his career to date.

Produced by Shareef Muhammed under the Cubes Entertainments banner, Kattalan is directed by newcomer Paul George. Actress Rajisha Vijayan will play the female lead.

Anthony Varghese extended his gratitude to producer Shereef Mohammed, saying he was thankful for giving him such a project.

According to him, when cinema and friendships come together, there is always a certain magic, and that magic is what is happening with Kattalan. The actor recalled his long-standing friendship with director Paul and also shared that his bond with Shereef Mohammed began during a cricket tournament.

"I am standing at the peak of happiness. Director Paul is someone who never complains about anything and is a person who works tirelessly. I wish Kattalan to become a wonderful film and a blockbuster success. May it turn into a movie that Malayalam cinema can be proud of. Getting the opportunity to do such a film with friends is a blessing. Meanwhile, it is also a great responsibility. I will do my very best to make it as beautiful as possible. The rest lies in the hands of God and the audience," Anthony Varghese added.

Interestingly, the actor, fondly called Pepe, will be appearing in the film under his real name, Anthony Varghese.

The film boasts high-octane action sequences choreographed by world-renowned stunt director Kecha Khamphakdee, who has previously worked on international blockbusters such as Ong-Bak 2, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Jawan, Baaghi 2, and Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1. Music is composed by acclaimed Kannada music director Ajaneesh Loknath.

The ensemble cast also includes Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Jagadish, Siddique, Anson Paul, Raj Tirandasu, Shaun Joy, rapper Baby Jean, Hanan Shah, and Kill movie famous Parth Tiwari.