Riding high on the blockbuster success of Marco, producer Shareef Muhammed is back with an even more ambitious project—Kattalan, a pan-India film set to release in five languages: Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The project brings on board acclaimed composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath, best known for his gripping and atmospheric music in Kantara, further elevating expectations for this multi-language venture.
Helmed by director Paul George, Kattalan promises to be a big-ticket cinematic experience under the banner of Cubes Entertainments. The collaboration between Shareef Muhammed and Ajaneesh Loknath marks a meeting of two creative forces who are known for their distinctive styles—one known for backing high-concept narratives, and the other for crafting hauntingly memorable soundscapes.
While plot details remain under wraps, the film’s title—Kattalan, meaning "The Forest Man" in Tamil—hints at a potentially intense, earthy narrative rooted in rugged landscapes and primal conflicts, perhaps in the same tonal space that made Kantara a cultural phenomenon. With Ajaneesh at the musical helm, audiences can expect a sound design that mirrors the raw energy and cultural texture suggested by the film's title.
Filming for Kattalan is slated to begin in August 2025, and with a cross-industry appeal, a strong production team, and powerful music in the works, the film is already on the radar as one of the most anticipated projects in the upcoming slate of Indian cinema.