The upcoming Jayasurya starrer, Kathanar, has been seriously gaining traction as weeks go by. With a teaser trailer having been dropped right around Jayasurya’s birthday, the anticipation for this movie is as high as ever. At its directorial helm is Rojin Thomas, who won a National Award for his work with the movie, ”Home”.
Anushka Shetty joining the team was hot news recently, as this marks the versatile Telugu actress’s debut in Mollywood, and fans were elated to hear this. Now, official confirmation has come out stating Prabhu Deva’s involvement in the movie as well, which have left fans in eager anticipation to see how this inclusion pans out. In this movie, Jayasurya plays the titular character of Kadamattathu Kathanar, who is a mythical and legendary priest bestowed with unspeakably potent powers. The teaser that was released shows his current detainment by the Church, who are afraid of the potential his powers can reach.
The film also has the unique aspect of having used virtual production technology, which is the first of its kind in Indian cinema according to the team. While Anushkas and Prabhu Devas exact responsibilities remain uncertain, people are speculating that Anushka will be portraying the infamous Kalliyankattu Neeli, the renowned ghost from the chronicles of Kathanar. The film promises to be an exciting journey, so make sure to stay tuned regarding its updates.