Kathanar: Who is this formidable sorcerer played by Sunny Wayne in Lokah Chapter 1- Chandra?

Positive reviews for the Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen-starring Malayalam film, Lokah: Chapter 1: Chandra, continue to pour in, and the movie is enjoying a tremendous surge in theatrical attendance. The best aspect of the movie is that some of the most well-known figures from Malayalam folklore have been intriguingly brought back to life in this fantasy thriller. Sunny Wayne portrays Kadamattathu Kathanar, one of them in this film.

Who is Kadamattathu Kathanar?

A priest who hails from Kadamattam in Kerala's Ernakulam district, Kathanar was said to have supernatural powers. Through the use of his supernatural powers, Kathanar's life and conquers are recorded through the memories of some of the locals there. According to these stories, he served for the public interest and safeguards them from evil forces. Aithihyamala, a compilation of Malayalam legends, contains tales of Kathanar . He is said to have impaled Kalliyankattu Neeli, the infamous ghost.

The character gained fame when Prakash Paul played Kathanar in the TV series Kadamattathu Kathanar, which aired on Asianet from 2004 to 2005. Many viewers praised his performance and frightful narratives as legends were reenacted. You can now watch every episode of this series on JioHotstar as well as OTTplay Premium. Jayasurya is currently portraying this powerful sorcerer in Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer, Rojin Thomas' much awaited, high-budget film. By the end of this year, the film is anticipated to be released in theatres.

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Kadamattathu Kathanar in Lokah: Chapter 1- Chandra

In this most recent fantasy thriller, Sunny Wayne appears in a guest role as Kadamattathu Kathanar. Despite having less screen time, it is shown that he manages to capture Neeli and calls upon her to aid him in his battle against malevolent powers. His descendant assists Chandra and her companions in finding safety at the end of the film, indicating that there is more to their tale. It is anticipated that the movie's sequels would provide additional details into these characters.

Also Read: Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer: First poster shows Jayasurya as the invincible wizard known for impaling Neeli

FAQs

Q. When will Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer release?

A. The Jayasurya-starrer fantasy thriller is expected to release by the end of this year.

Q. Is 'Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer' based on a true story?

A. Jayasurya is playing the infamous Kadamattathu Kathanar in this movie, which is based on a true story.

Q. Who is the superhero of Kalyani Priyadarshan?

A. Kalyani Priyadarshan plays a superhero character named Chandra in the movie Lokah.

Q. Who is the producer of Lokah Chapter 1?

A. South star Dulquer Salmaan is the producer of Lokah Chapter 1.