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I Am Kathalan
Promotional Poster
Directed byGirish A. D.
Written bySajin Cherukayil
Produced by
  • Dr. Paul Varghese
  • Krishnamoorthy
Starring
CinematographySharan Velayudhan
Edited byAkash Joseph Varghese
Music bySidhartha Pradeep
Production
companies
  • Dr. Pauls Entertainment
  • Dream Big Films
Distributed by
  • Dream Big Films (India)
  • Phars Film (Overseas)
Release date
  • August 2024 (2024-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

I Am Kathalan[1] is an upcoming Malayalam-language drama thriller film directed by Girish A. D. and produced by Dr. Paul Varghese and Krishnamoorthy under the banner of Dr. Paul Entertainment, with co-production by Tinu Thomas. The screenplay of the film was written by Sajin Cherukayil.[2] The film features Naslen K. Gafoor, Lijomol Jose, Dileesh Pothan, Anshima Anilkumar, Vineeth Vasudeva, Sajin Cherukayil, Vineeth Viswam, Arjun K in lead roles.[3]

The film was officially announced on November 24, 2022. Principal Photography commenced on December 29, 2022, in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala. The film showcases music and original background score by Sidhartha Pradeep.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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This film marks Girish A. D.'s fourth directorial project.[4] On November 24, 2022, he revealed his collaboration with Naslen K. Gafoor and writer Sajin Cherukayil with a title poster. Produced by Dr. Paul Varghese and Krishnamoorthy under the banner of Dr. Paul Entertainment, the film is also co-produced by Tinu Thomas. Renowned cinematographer Sharan Velayudhan, known for Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum and Ambili, will handle the cinematography, while the editing will be overseen by the prominent Akash Joseph Varghese.[5]

Casting

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Following the success of Premalu, Naslen K. Gafoor reunited with Girish A. D. for their next project. The team has announced that Lijomol Jose, Dileesh Pothan, and Anshima Anilkumar will join the cast, with Anshima Anilkumar, known for Poovan, taking on the female lead role. The film will also feature Sajin Cherukayil, Vineeth Vasudevan, Vineeth Viswam, Arshad Ali, and Arshad in key roles. Additionally, the director revealed that the movie will introduce some new faces.[6]

Filming

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The Principal photography commenced on November 9, 2022, with a puja ceremony. The shoot spanned more than 35 days, concluding on December 20, 2022. Filming occurred in and around Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala.[7]

Marketing

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The first look poster of the film was released on October 6, 2023, featuring the tagline "On the Internet nobody knows you're a dog." The cast was later revealed through social media posts.[8] Promotions for the film began in early June, but the trailer has yet to be released. Director Girish A. D. announced through his social media handles that I Am Kathalan will be hitting theaters this August.[9]

Music

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The music and original background score[10] for this film were composed by Sidhartha Pradeep, who is known for his work onManhole and Kho Kho. The music rights of the film were bagged by 123 Musix.

Release

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The film is now in the middle of its promotional campaign[11] and is expected to be released in August 2024.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "First Look Poster Of Gireesh AD's Malayalam Film I AM Kathan Out". Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  2. ^ "First look poster of Naslen's 'I am Kathalan' out!". Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Premalu Fame Girish AD-Naslen's I Am Kathalan to Release in August". Times Now. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  4. ^ "I Am Kathalan Second Look Poster OUT: Premalu duo Naslen, Girish AD reunite for family entertainer; set to release in August". Pink Villa. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  5. ^ "സൂപ്പർഹിറ്റ് കൂട്ടുകെട്ട് വീണ്ടും; നസ്‌ലെൻ -ഗിരീഷ് എ ഡി ചിത്രം 'ഐ ആം കാതലൻ' ഓഗസ്റ്റിൽ". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Girish AD-Naslen's 'I Am Kathalan' to release in August". South First. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  7. ^ "It's a wrap for Girish AD-Naslen film I Am Kathalan". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 23 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  8. ^ "വീണ്ടും നൂറുകോടി അടിക്കുമോ ഈ കൂട്ടുകെട്ട്, നസ്‌ലെൻ ഗിരീഷ് എ ഡി ചിത്രം ഐ ആം കാതലൻ വരുന്നു". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  9. ^ "പ്രേമലുവിന്റെ രണ്ടാം ഭാഗത്തിനായി കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നവർക്ക് മറ്റൊരു സന്തോഷ വാർത്ത; നസ്‌ലന്റെ 'ഐ ആം കാതലൻ' എത്തുന്നു". Kairali News (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Gireesh AD's I AM Kathalan gets a release window". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  11. ^ "I am Katalan: നസ്‌ലെൻ നായകനായെത്തുന്ന 'ഐ ആം കാതലൻ'; ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റർ ഔട്ട്". Zee News (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Naslen's 'I AM Kathalan' locks the release". Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
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