I am Kathalan trailer: Naslen plays a hacker driven by revenge in this Girish AD directorial | Watch

After impressing audiences with his boy-next-door characters, Naslen is all set to capture fans' attention in an intriguing new role in his frequent collaborator, filmmaker Girish AD’s upcoming film I Am Kathalan.

Ahead of its much-anticipated release, the makers have unveiled the film's trailer. Sharing the trailer, they wrote, "I Am Kathalan trailer hacking its way into your brains from today! #IamKathalan trailer out now on YouTube! Worldwide release on Nov 7, Thursday."

Naslen in I am Kathalan trailer

The trailer begins with Naslen's friend asking him to stop his hacking activities, warning him that it might land them both in trouble. The glimpse then shows Naslen's character hacking into the finance company Royal Periyadan, leaving the company's chief puzzled as they try to find who is infiltrating their software. While Naslen keeps his identity a secret from his family and close friends, only his friend knows the truth and is concerned for him. Although the motive behind hacking the company's software remains unclear, it is hinted that he is doing it out of a desire for revenge. Operating under the code name 'Kathalan,' his activities lead company workers to suspect that the hacker might be someone from their own hometown. The thrilling yet humorous trailer promises a fresh collaboration between the hitmakers—Naslen and Girish AD, who have ventured beyond their usual rom-coms to create an intriguing drama centered around hackers.

I Am Kathalan cast and crew

Written and directed by Premalu director Girish AD, I Am Kathalan is touted as a dark thriller and features Dileesh Pothan, Lijomol Jose, Kavitha, Sajin, Vineeth Viswam, and TG Ravi in key roles.

The film is produced by Dr. Paul Varghese and Krishnamoorthy in collaboration with Dream Big Films. On the technical front, Sajin Cherukayil has written the screenplay, with Sharan Velayudhan handling cinematography and Akash Joseph Varghese in charge of editing. The original background score and soundtrack are composed by Sidhartha Pradeep.

I Am Kathalan marks the fourth collaboration between Naslen and Girish AD, following their blockbuster hits Thanneer Mathan Dinangal, Super Sharanya, and Premalu.

The film is slated for release on November 7, 2024.

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