Kattalan release date: Antony Varghese Pepe's action thriller to clash with Basil Joseph's Athiradi
Kattalan update - According to recent sources, the film's producers want to release it globally on May 14. If that's the case, watching Kattalan over the long summer holiday season would be exciting.
Last Updated: 12.23 PM, Jan 11, 2026
Malayalam film, Kattalan, is gearing up for release in the first half of 2026, according to reports. The highly anticipated action thriller, which has Antony Varghese Pepe in the lead role, is slated to have a theatrical premiere in May.
Kattalan release date update
According to recent sources, the film's producers want to distribute it globally on May 14. If that's the case, watching Kattalan over the long summer holiday season would be exciting. The teaser will be released during an event in Kochi on January 16, 2026, it was recently reported. Excitement for the movie's upcoming theatrical release is expected to be fuelled by the teaser, which is expected to offer a sneak peek at the plot and key characters. Along with the trailer, fans of the actor are looking forward to the music launch of the film of January 16, 2026. Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas-starrer Athiradi is the other Malayalam film slated for premiere in May.
Kattalan shooting update, cast details
Insiders claim that even after more than 100 days of filming, the production still needs 35 to 40 days to complete. The film, which was announced earlier in 2025, is presently being filmed in a number of domestic and international locales. Action thriller lovers have been ecstatic since Antony Varghese Pepe's upcoming film Kattalan was officially announced, especially after the cast members were revealed.
The cast of Kattalan, which includes Dushara Vijayan, Jagadish, Siddique, Baby Jean, Hipzster, Hanan Shah, and Shibin S. Raghav, as well as Telugu actors Sunil, Raj Tirandasu, and Marco star Kabir Duhan Singh, were previously revealed by the filmmakers.
Power struggles surrounding the ivory hunt are reportedly the film's main topics. The film will be simultaneously released in theatres in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada in addition to Malayalam. Paul George is directing this thriller which is written by the director, Joby Varghese and Jero Jacob. Unni R has penned the dialogues for Kattalan, with Renadive helming its camera works and Shameer Muhammed as editor.
Kattalan FAQs
Q. When is Kattalan releasing?
A. According to sources, the action drama will have a theatrical release this year.
Q. Where to watch Pepe's Daveed?
A. The sports drama is available on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Who plays Vincent Pepe in Angamaly Diaries?
A. Antony Varghese plays Vincent Pepe in Angamaly Diaries.