Did the makers of 'Kattalan' just add Anson Paul to their film unit?

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Key Takeaways
- Anson Paul joins the cast of the much-anticipated film 'Kattalan'.
- The film is directed by Paul George and produced by Shareef Muhammed.
- 'Kattalan' is set to be a high-octane pan-Indian action thriller.
- Other notable cast members include Antony Varghese and Rajisha Vijayan.
- The film features music by Ajaneesh Loknath, known for his work in 'Kantara 2'.
Chennai, July 9 (NationPress) The team behind director Paul George's highly anticipated pan-Indian film, 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead role, has officially welcomed actor Anson Paul to the film's crew.
Following the immense success of Marco, which garnered widespread acclaim throughout India and beyond, producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments is returning with his next ambitious project titled 'Kattalan', an adrenaline-fueled pan-Indian action thriller.
On Wednesday, Cubes Entertainments took to Instagram to extend a warm welcome to actor Anson Paul.
They stated, "Welcoming The Style Icon @anson__paul to the universe of 'Kattalan'. Anson Paul is a talented and versatile Indian actor celebrated for his compelling performances across Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. Rising to prominence with critically acclaimed roles in Marco (2025), Abrahminte Santhathikal (2018), Aadu 2 (2017), and Solo (2017), Anson effortlessly combines charm with depth, positioning him as a promising face of contemporary South Indian cinema. Shareef Muhammed Presents - 'Kattalan'."
Anson Paul is the newest addition to a cast that already boasts several talented individuals.
Notably, the filmmakers had also welcomed emerging talent Shon Joy to the Kattalan team on Tuesday. The model-turned-actor is recognized for his performance in his debut film 'Alappuzha Gymkhana' (2025). He possesses a strong screen presence and natural charisma, making him a promising addition to the industry.
Alongside actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) and actress Rajisha Vijayan in lead roles, the film will feature Rapper Baby Jean, Telugu actor Sunil, famed for his roles in blockbuster hits like Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Pushpa 2 (2024), and Jailer (2023), actor Kabir Duhan Singh, known for his impactful performances across multiple languages, and veteran Malayalam actors Jagadeesh and Siddique in crucial roles.
The film's music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, the musical talent behind 'Kantara 2', with choreography by Sharief. Costumes are designed by Dhanya Balakrishnan, and cinematography is handled by Renadive. The editing for the film is done by Shameer Muhammed.