Chennai, June 10
The makers of director Paul George's eagerly awaited pan-Indian film, 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, on Tuesday welcomed well known Malayalam rapper Baby Jean onboard the unit of the film.
Following the blockbuster success of Marco, which earned widespread acclaim across India and beyond, producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments is back with his next ambitious venture titled 'Kattalan', a high-octane pan-Indian action thriller.
On Tuesday, Cubes Entertainments took to its Instagram page to welcome rapper Baby Jean onboard.
It said, "Welcoming the Firebrand @thebabyjean to the world of 'KATTALAN'. Baby Jean, with his sensational breakout voice in the Indian rap scene, has already proven his acting skills on screen in Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025). Now, he returns to the big screen--blending swagger, realism, and rhythm into a performance that hits the Big Screen as hard as his music."
It may be recalled that last week, the makers had welcomed well known Telugu actor Sunil, best known for his performances in blockbusters like Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Pushpa 2 (2024) and Jailer (2023), and actor Kabir Duhan Singh, known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages, to the cast of the unit.
This week, the production house had welcomed actors Jagadeesh and Siddique to the cast of the film.
Calling Jagadeesh as "Mr.Consistent", the makers pointed out that the veteran actor had acted in over 400 films and that he was continuing his winning streak by delivering back-to-back successes. While welcoming Siddique, the makers highlighted the fact that he had over 40 years of experience and had acted in over 350 films.
The film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath, the musical genius behind 'Kantara 2' and choreography by Sharief. Costumes for the film are by Dhanya Balakrishnan and cinematography by Renadive. Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Exciting news! Baby Jean's rap brings such raw energy to Malayalam cinema. Loved him in Alappuzha Gymkhana. With Antony Varghese and now Sunil joining, this is shaping up to be a proper pan-Indian blockbuster. Hope the story does justice to this stellar cast! 🔥
Cubes Entertainments is really pushing boundaries after Marco. But I hope they don't compromise on the Malayalam essence while going pan-Indian. The combo of Ajaneesh's music and Baby Jean's rap could be magical if done right!
Sunil from Pushpa AND Kabir Duhan Singh in the same film? 😠This casting is next level! But please don't make it just about star power - we need solid writing too. The technical team looks fantastic though - Dhanya's costumes and Renadive's cinematography will be visual treat!
Not sure about mixing rap culture with traditional action films. Hope they don't force it just for youth appeal. But with veterans like Jagadeesh sir (400 films!) and Siddique sir involved, there should be some balance. Waiting to see how this experiment turns out.
After Kantara 2, Ajaneesh Loknath's music is the main reason I'm excited for Kattalan! His background scores elevate any film. Baby Jean's addition is interesting - hope they create some fresh rap+folk fusion like they did in Kantara. Fingers crossed! 🤞
The producer's last film Marco was technically brilliant but weak in story. Hope they've worked on the screenplay this time. With such a mix of young talent and experienced actors, this could either be amazing or just chaotic. Waiting for trailer to judge!
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