‘Honestly scary’: ‘Kattalan’ actor Raj Tirandasu shares experience of filming with REAL ELEPHANTS in Antony Varghese film

Actor Raj Tirandasu has stepped into the world of Malayalam cinema after his spectacular efficiency in Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. The actor performs the function of Maari in ‘Kattalan’, which is about in opposition to the backdrop of violent ivory smuggling operations and gang rivalries. Talking in regards to the challenge, Raj opened up with ETimes about one of the hardest features of the shoot. In response to the actor, filming motion sequences alongside actual elephants turned one of essentially the most difficult experiences of his profession.The scenes have been reportedly shot in Bangkok utilizing educated elephants that had beforehand appeared in film productions.

Raj Tirandasu says one small mistake may have gone mistaken

Recalling the dangerous experience, Raj Tirandasu admitted that the scenario typically felt horrifying as a result of of the unpredictability concerned whereas working with stay animals. He informed us, “It was actually scary at occasions as a result of we have been working with precise elephants that had already been half of different film shoots. One small mistake and issues may have gone utterly mistaken.” Regardless of the strain and concern, the actor defined that the unpredictability introduced a distinct power to the motion scenes. He felt the realism couldn’t have been recreated artificially.“Someplace, that unpredictability gave the motion a totally completely different power. You can’t faux these reactions or feelings on display screen,” Raj added.The actor famous that the makers deliberately selected actual environments to make the motion really feel pure and immersive for viewers.

‘Kattalan’ makers targeted on practical motion sequences

Raj Tirandasu additionally shared that the workforce averted exaggerated motion choreography and as an alternative targeted on grounded storytelling all through the film.“We wished each battle sequence to really feel uncooked, grounded, and plausible as an alternative of overly stylised. Working in actual circumstances helped us obtain that authenticity,” he informed us.The actor additional praised the efforts of the crew and motion workforce for managing such large-scale sequences below tough circumstances. In response to him, audiences will be capable of sense the realism and depth as soon as they watch the film on the large display screen.“The hassle everybody put into these sequences was large. When audiences watch the film, they’ll genuinely really feel the depth and realism of these moments,” he concluded.

Kattalan opens to respectable viewers reactions

Directed by debutant filmmaker Paul George, Kattalan lastly arrived in theatres on Might 28, 2026. The film generated sturdy buzz earlier than launch as a result of of its reported narrative hyperlinks to the world established in ‘Marco’.Quickly after the primary exhibits ended, social media platforms have been flooded with good reactions relating to the screenplay, performances, narration fashion, and background rating by Ravi Basrur.One person posted, “#Kattalan First Half Overview Plot is Ivory smuggling and Gang rivalry Elaborate intro setup for most important characters, Sturdy Villians BGM By Ravi Basrur is excellent Common intro for Pepe. No excessive moments until now Interval block Want a robust 2nd half Simply Respectable 1st half.”One other viewers response learn, “#Kattalan getting nice response after the primary half! Good motion blocks crammed with backbone chills and storytelling getting attention-grabbing and intense in direction of the second half. All eyes on to the second half! Ravi basur is peaking on the proper time.”

Unni Mukundan points clarification

Amid hypothesis surrounding a bigger cinematic universe linked to ‘Marco’, actor Unni Mukundan just lately clarified that he’s not related with Kattalan or any linked franchise plans.An announcement launched by his manufacturing banner learn, “We wish to kindly make clear that Unni Mukundan will not be a component of this challenge or any universe. We humbly request our followers and the general public to chorus from questioning us additional relating to any affiliation with the involved challenge.” For the unversed, Unni Mukundan’s ‘Marco’ ended on a cliffhanger the place a toddler raised by Marco is seen kidnapped by a bunch of thugs. Within the promotional posters for ‘Kattalan’, it hinted at a potential connection to this scene.

‘Kattalan’ vs ‘Drishyam 3’

Aside from Antony Varghese and Raj Tirandasu, the film additionally stars Dushara Vijayan, Jagadish, Siddique, Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Anson Paul, Parth Tiwari, and Harishankar Narayanan in vital roles.In the meantime, audiences are eagerly ready for whether or not ‘Kattalan’ will be capable of cross the collections of Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’ which is operating in housefull exhibits in theatres.