Prabhu Deva Roped In For Rojin Thomas-directorial Kathanar

The makers of the much-anticipated Malayalam film Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer, announced that the actor and choreographer Prabhu Deva has officially joined the cast. An online photo captured the actor being warmly welcomed by producer Gokulam Gopalan, actor Jayasurya, and director Rojin Thomas on the film set.

Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer has already created a buzz in the Malayalam film industry with its star-studded cast and ambitious storyline. South Indian actress Anushka Shetty and Devika Sanjay are set to play the lead roles in the film, produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies.

Director Rojin Thomas, in an interview, expressed confidence in delivering a groundbreaking 3D fantasy film, a rare achievement in Malayalam cinema. “The goal with Kathanar is to showcase Malayalam cinema to the world by utilising the skills of local talent in cutting-edge filmmaking technologies,” Rojin stated.

Despite an extensive pre-production phase lasting nearly two years, Rojin and scriptwriter P Ramanand have been developing the concept of Kathanar for over six years. Initially planned to commence production even before Rojin’s debut film Home, the project has grown into a potential franchise, with the first two instalments currently being produced simultaneously. Rojin suggested the possibility of additional chapters in the future as well.

Prabhu Deva’s comeback to Malayalam cinema has sparked memories among fans of his notable portrayal as Vavvali in the period movie Urumi, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran and Genelia D’Souza.

Before joining the sets, Prabhu Deva embarked on a spiritual journey and visited the Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple in Kochi. While details about his role in the Jayasurya-starrer remain undisclosed, fans eagerly await further updates in the coming days.

Besides, Rojin Thomas began his directorial journey with Philips and the Monkey Penin 2013, which he co-directed with Shanil Muhammed. His second film Jo and the Boy was released in 2015. His third directorial venture, Home released in 2021, garnered significant critical acclaim.