The makers of the pan-Indian Malayalam film ‘Kattalan’, featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead role, have announced the addition of Tamil actress Dushara Vijayan to the film unit.
Dushara’s Malayalam Debut
This film will mark Dushara’s entry into the Malayalam film industry. The production house, Cube Entertainments, extended a warm welcome to the actress through their social media channels, stating, “Welcoming the charismatic @dushara_vijayan to the world of ‘Kattalan’. Charismatic Indian actress known for her bold, impactful & natural performances in ‘Veera Dheera Sooran’ (2025), ‘Vettaiyan’ (2024), ‘Raayan’ (2024), ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’ (2021) with ‘Kattalan’. She makes her debut entry into Mollywood.”
Growing Anticipation
The film has sparked significant interest among fans and film enthusiasts. Recently, the makers revealed that they had completed the Thailand shooting schedule, which began on October 1 this year.
Injury on Set
In a recent action-packed scene filmed in Thailand, Antony Varghese (Pepe) suffered an injury during a stunt involving an elephant. The high-octane sequences were choreographed by the renowned action director Kecha Khamphakdee, known for the ‘Ong-Bak’ series, along with his expert team. Notably, ‘Kattalan’ also features Pong, the elephant made famous by the ‘Ong-Bak’ films.
A High-Octane Production
Producer Shareef Muhammed of Cube Entertainments, celebrated for the blockbuster ‘Marco’, is presenting his ambitious new project, ‘Kattalan’, a dynamic pan-Indian action thriller directed by Paul George.
The film stars Antony Varghese (Pepe) alongside actress Rajisha Vijayan in lead roles, and also includes Rapper Baby Jean, Telugu actor Sunil—recognized for his performances in hit films like ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ (2021), ‘Pushpa 2’ (2024), and ‘Jailer’ (2023)—as well as actor Kabir Duhan Singh, known for his powerful performances across various languages, and veteran Malayalam actors Jagadeesh and Siddique in key roles.
Additional Cast and Crew
Earlier, the filmmakers welcomed actor Parth Tiwari and actor Anson Paul to the unit, as well as promising talent Shon Joy, noted for his performance in his debut film ‘Alappuzha Gymkhana’ (2025), where he established himself as a promising actor.
The film’s story is penned by Paul George, Joby Varghese, and Jero Jacob, who are making their writing debut with ‘Kattalan’. Sources indicate that the writers have infused raw storytelling energy with cinematic vision to create a gritty, high-stakes narrative centered on power, betrayal, and thrilling missions.
Behind the Scenes
The music for the film is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, the musical talent behind ‘Kantara 2’, with choreography by Sharief. Dhanya Balakrishnan is responsible for costume design, Renadive handles cinematography, and editing is by Shameer Muhammed.