I Am Kathalan

I Am Kathalan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGirish A. D.
Written bySajin Cherukayil
Produced by
  • Gokulam Gopalan
  • Dr. Paul Varghese
  • Krishnamoorthy
Starring
CinematographySharan Velayudhan
Edited byAkash Joseph Varghese
Music bySidhartha Pradeep
Production
companies
  • Dr. Pauls Entertainment
  • Sree Gokulam Movies
  • Hitmakers Entertainments
Distributed by
  • Dream Big Films (India)
  • Phars Film (Overseas)
Release date
  • 7 November 2024 (2024-11-07)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

I Am Kathalan[1] is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language techno crime 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, Anishma Anilkumar, Lijomol Jose, Dileesh Pothan, Vineeth Vasudeva, Sajin Cherukayil, Vineeth Viswam, and Arjun K.[3]

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

I Am Kathalan released in theatres on 7 November 2024 generally received mixed reviews from audience.

Plot

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Unable to get placed due to his backlogs and less-than-impressive projects, Vishnu is at a crossroads in his love life after his girlfriend decides to move on, as she can't imagine a life with someone who has nothing going for him. After an encounter with her dad leaves him humiliated, Vishnu vows to take revenge on the former’s chit-fund company, using his cyber skills. Things turn complicated when an ethical hacker enters the fray.

Cast

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  • Naslen K. Gafoor as Vishnu (Kathalan)
  • Lijomol Jose as Simi
  • Dileesh Pothan as Chacko Periyadan
  • Anishma Anilkumar as Shilpa
  • Vineeth Vasudevan as Mathew Thomas
  • Sajin Cherukayil as Praveen Kumar
  • Vineeth Vishwam as Aneesh
  • Arshad Ali as Udayan
  • Kiran Josey as Jills
  • Zhinz Shan
  • Saran Panicker
  • Arjun K.
  • Sanath Sivaraj

Production

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Development

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This film marks Girish A. D.'s fourth directorial project.[4] On 24 November 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. Cinematographer Sharan Velayudhan handled the cinematography, while the editing was done by 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, who acted in 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 film will introduce some newcomers.[6]

Filming

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

Music

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The music and original background score was composed by Sidhartha Pradeep, who has earlier worked in Manhole and Kho Kho. The music rights of the film were bagged by Think Music.[8]

Release

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The film released on 7 November 2024.[9][10]

Reception

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Critical response

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Anjana George of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "Overall, I Am Kathalan offers a fresh, serious take on the genre, but its slow pace and focus on emotional depth may not engage all viewers".[11]

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. ^ "Gireesh AD's I AM Kathalan gets a release window". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Naslen's 'I AM Kathalan' locks the release". Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  11. ^ "I am Kathalan Movie Review: Thought-provoking take on hacking & data privacy". The Times of India. 21 November 2024.
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