Chennai, April 1 (NationPress) The creators of the pan-Indian Malayalam film 'Kattalan', directed by Paul George and starring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead role, have officially welcomed the renowned music director Ravi Basrur to their film unit.

The production company, Cube Entertainments, announced this exciting addition via their Instagram page, sharing a poster that confirmed Ravi Basrur as the film's music director.

In their post, they stated, "KATTALAN X RAVI BASRUR X CUBES ENTERTAINMENTS @ravibasrur @cubesentertainments @kattalan_movie. Worldwide Theatrical Release on MAY, 2026. A Cubes International Initiative. Shareef Muhammed Presents - ‘KATTALAN’ featuring Antony Varghese, Suneel, Dushara Vijayan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Parth Tiwarii… Directed by Paul George. Music by Ravi Basrur. A Cubes Entertainments Release."

This announcement has surprised many, as earlier, the production team had revealed Ajaneesh Loknath, known for his work on 'Kantara 2', as the initial music composer for the film.

It is noteworthy that the filmmakers had previously announced in February that the shooting for 'Kattalan' had concluded. Although they indicated that the film was set to release on May 14 this year, the specific date had been omitted from the recent completion announcement.

The production team garnered admiration last year when they paid tribute to the stunt performers involved in the film.

They shared footage showing a four-wheeler flipping during a stunt sequence and expressed their respect for the brave stuntmen, whose bravery allows film crews to execute such daring sequences.

Interest in the film is palpable among fans and cinephiles alike. For those who may not know, producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments, celebrated for the blockbuster 'Marco', is launching his next ambitious project titled 'Kattalan', an action-packed pan-Indian thriller directed by Paul George.

Alongside Antony Varghese (Pepe) and actress Rajisha Vijayan, the film will also star Rapper Baby Jean, renowned Telugu actor Sunil, famous for his roles in hits like 'Pushpa: The Rise' (2021), 'Pushpa 2' (2024), and 'Jailer' (2023), as well as Kabir Duhan Singh, who is recognized for his powerful performances across various languages, and veteran Malayalam actors Jagadeesh and Siddique in significant roles.

Additionally, the makers recently welcomed actors Parth Tiwari and Anson Paul to the film unit. They had previously onboarded promising talent Shon Joy, who gained attention for his role in 'Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025)', showcasing a strong screen presence and potential.

The screenplay for 'Kattalan' is crafted by Paul George, Joby Varghese, and Jero Jacob, marking their exciting debut in screenwriting. Reports indicate that the trio has merged raw narrative energy with a cinematic vision to create a gripping, high-stakes story that immerses audiences into a world rife with power struggles, betrayal, and perilous missions.

The film's choreography is by Sharief, costumes are designed by Dhanya Balakrishnan, and cinematography is handled by Renadive. Editing duties are managed by Shameer Muhammed.