Hold the phone, pop culture fanatics! Antony Varghese, one of Malayalam cinema’s rising stars, is making waves again. The first look poster for his action-packed film, ‘Kattalan – The Hunter,’ just dropped, and let me tell you, fans are completely buzzing.
The poster reveals Antony in an incredibly intense and fierce way we haven’t seen before. His face is splattered with blood, and his eyes are burning with anger. This powerful first glimpse has truly created a stir among his followers.
A Birthday Surprise
Talk about a special gift! The filmmakers chose October 11, 2025, Antony Varghese’s birthday, to unveil this poster. The team shared it online, sending him wishes with the caption, “Happy Birthday Champ.” Soon after, social media was flooded with excited messages and praise from fans loving his new avatar.
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The Story and Who’s Directing
‘Kattalan – The Hunter’ marks the directorial debut for Paul George in the Malayalam film industry. The movie’s plot reportedly revolves around ivory trafficking. Antony plays a gritty, rough-and-tough action hero. The story promises a mix of exciting action and complex, morally gray drama. The creators are confident that every scene will give viewers a “glorious visual action” experience.
A Setback During Filming
Here’s some news that made us all gasp: Antony recently got injured while shooting. He was filming a big action sequence in Thailand involving an elephant when the accident happened. Doctors advised him to rest, so the shoot was paused for two weeks to allow him to fully recover. Despite this hiccup, the team stuck to their word and released the first look poster on schedule. Talk about dedication!
Meet the Music and Production Teams
The film’s music is in the capable hands of Ajaneesh Loknath, who famously scored the hit movie ‘Kantara.’ He mentioned that the theme music wasn’t released with the first look because he’s busy with another project. However, the makers have promised that audiences will get to hear ‘Kattalan’s’ electrifying background music in the next promo. Shariff Mohammad, known for his work on the film ‘Marco,’ is producing this exciting project.
Antony Varghese’s Other Ventures
Besides ‘Kattalan,’ Antony is set to appear in another big project called ‘I Am Game,’ where he’ll share the screen with superstar Dulquer Salmaan. After seeing the ‘Kattalan’ poster, fans on social media have described Antony’s new look as “heavy and powerful.” This film could really set a new standard in the Malayalam industry. It is expected to blend realistic storytelling with grand cinematic visuals beautifully.