Actor Kabir Duhan Singh, who plays a pivotal role in director Paul George's action entertainer 'Kattalan', has praised Malayalam cinema for its ability to deliver high-quality films on limited budgets, calling the upcoming release a strong example of that tradition. Singh made the remarks at a special premiere of the film held in Mumbai on 28 May, attended by co-actors Parth Tiwari, Harishankar Narayanan, and Raj Tirandasu.

Kabir Duhan Singh on the film's commitment

'Malayalam cinema has mastered the art of delivering high-quality films on limited budgets, and Kattalan is a great example of that. We truly gave our blood and sweat to this film, and I believe that effort is visible on screen,' Singh said. He added that the entire cast — including himself, Parth Tiwari, and lead actor Antony Varghese Pepe — sustained injuries during the demanding action sequences, but expressed satisfaction that audience appreciation has followed.

Parth Tiwari compares Kattalan to Kill

Actor Parth Tiwari, who previously appeared in the acclaimed action film Kill, drew a clear distinction between the two projects. 'Kill was raw, rustic, and fast-paced, with long action sequences shot without cuts, while Kattalan is much more style-oriented,' he said. He noted that the emotional contrast between his characters in the two films has already informed his approach to upcoming projects.

Cast insights: elephants, Madurai, and multilingual prep

Actor Harishankar Narayanan highlighted what he called the film's standout USP — elephants — while noting that his character hails from Madurai, which limited the amount of Malayalam dialogue he needed to deliver. The focus, he said, was on emotional authenticity over linguistic precision.

Actor Raj Tirandasu, known for his villain turn in Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa', underscored the pan-India appeal of strong content. 'Audiences today want a good film, irrespective of whether it's Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, or Hindi. If the content is good, people will come to theatres,' he said, adding that the cast was provided dialogue translations and rehearsed extensively before shooting.

Post-credit scenes and the Marco universe

The makers of Kattalan have advised audiences to remain seated after the film ends, signalling three post-credit scenes that are expected to deepen the film's narrative and sharpen interest in the thriller's final reveal. Notably, the film expands the larger Marco universe, building on the world established by the makers' previous production.

Cast, crew, and release details

Kattalan is headlined by Angamaly Diaries star Antony Varghese Pepe and marks the Malayalam debut of Tamil actor Dushara Vijayan. The supporting cast includes Sunil, Jagadish, Siddique, Anson Paul, Baby Jean, Hipster, and Hanan Shaah. The film is produced by Shareef Muhammed under Cubes Entertainments, with music by B Ajaneesh Loknath and Ravi Basrur, cinematography by Renadive, editing by Shameer Muhammed, and action choreography by internationally acclaimed stunt director Kecha Khamphakdee. The film released in theatres on 28 May.