“Kathanar” is an upcoming Malayalam fantasy thriller film directed by Rojin Thomas, with a screenplay written by R. Ramanand. It is produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies. This high-budget film, reportedly made with a budget of ₹100 crore, is set to release in December 2024.
- Director: Rojin Thomas
- Screenplay: R. Ramanand
- Producer: Gokulam Gopalan
- Starring: Jayasurya, Prabhu Deva, Anushka Shetty, Vineeth
- Music: Rahul Subramanian
- Language: Malayalam
- Country: India
- Release Date: December 2024
- Budget: ₹100 crore
- Cast
- Credit
- VIdeo
Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer (Cast) –
- Jayasurya as Kadamattathu Kathanar – The main protagonist, a legendary Christian priest from Kerala folklore, known for his mystical powers and miracles.
- Prabhu Deva – A key role in the film, though details about his character are not yet revealed.
- Anushka Shetty – Another important character in the film, likely playing a strong female role, given her history of portraying powerful characters.
- Vineeth – He will be part of the supporting cast, though his role is still under wraps.
- Sandy – Cast in a supporting role, details are yet to be confirmed.
- Nitish Bharadwaj – Known for his portrayal of divine characters (like Krishna in Mahabharat), his role in “Kathanar” adds to the mystical aura of the film.
- Kulpreet Yadav – Part of the supporting cast, adding to the ensemble of talented actors.
Film Credits:
- Directed & Edited by: Rojin Thomas
- Produced by: Gokulam Gopalan
- Co-Producers: VC Praveen & Baiju Gopalan
- Executive Producer: Krishnamoorthy
- Written by: R Ramanand
- Director of Photography (DOP): Neil D’Cunha
- Original Score & Songs: Rahul Subrahmanian
- Production Designer: Rajeevan
- VFX Supervisor: Vishnuraj
- Virtual Production Head: Senthil Nathan
- Costume Designer: Uthara Menon
- Production Controller: Sidhu Panakkal
- Action Director: JJ Park
- Art Directors: Aji Kuttiyani & Ram Prasad
- Chief Associate Directors: Gopesh Sarath & Shaalam
- Sound Mixing: Ajith A George
- Sound Design: Anex Kurian, Aleen Johny
- Lyrics: Arun Alat, Vinayak Sasikumar, Sachin S Kumar
- Colorist: Srik Varier
- Spells: Bhavdas
- Still Photographer: Rishlal Unnikrishnan
- Regionalization Partner: Voxcom
- Dolby Atmos Mixing: DLS Cochin
- VFX, Virtual Production & DI Studio: Poetic
- Visual Promotions: Snakeplant LLP
Glimpse Music Credits:
- Composed, Arranged & Programmed by: Rahul Subrahmanian
- Lead Vocal: Janaki Easwar
- Chorus (Male): Uplifters (Nandhagopan V, Thankachan Abhi, Sooraj Menon, Arif Ansar, Vishnu K Das, Moses Toby)
- Chorus (Female): Aavani Malhar, Christakala, Sony Mohan, Sreenanda Sreekumar, Mary Jennifer
- Additional Keyboard & Rhythm Programming: AjoopaaN
- Music Mix: Nandhagopan V
- Final Mix: Ajith A George
- Premix Assistant: Devanunni Sunil
- String Sessions: Cochin Strings Ernakulam
- Horns: A. Irudayaraj Babu
- Additional Rhythm Programmer: Kalyan
- Electric Guitars: Cebe Babu
- Strings Recorded at: Music Lounge Studios, Ernakulam (Engineered by Amal Mithu)
- Music Production: Poetic Music R Studios
- Chorus & Electric Guitars Recorded at: Poetic Music R
- Recording by: Nandhagopan V
This detailed crew and music credits showcase the comprehensive effort behind the technical and creative aspects of “Kathanar,” emphasizing its large-scale production values, including advanced VFX, music composition, and virtual production technology.