Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Anushka Shetty's Mystical Role in Malayalam Debut 'Kathanar'
A famous actress from another part of India, Anushka Shetty, is going to be in her first movie in the Malayalam language called 'Kathanar'.
The movie is about a magical priest from a long time ago who had special powers.
Anushka will play a mysterious character named Neela.
They showed a picture of her in this role on her birthday, and people really liked how she looked.
The movie also has other actors like Jayasurya and Prabhu Deva.
It's a spooky fantasy story with lots of special effects.
They are making it to be shown in many different languages.
Anushka Shetty makes her Malayalam debut in the upcoming horror fantasy film 'Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer'.
She will play a pivotal character named Neela, described as regal and enigmatic.
The film's first-look poster for Anushka Shetty was unveiled on her birthday.
'Kathanar' is directed by Rojin Thomas and stars Jayasurya in the titular role, with Prabhu Deva also featured.
The movie is a lavish period fantasy thriller blending history, magic, and horror, with a multilingual release planned.
- Who
- Tollywood star Anushka Shetty, director Rojin Thomas, producer Gokulam Gopalan, and actors Jayasurya and Prabhu Deva
- What
- Anushka Shetty is making her Malayalam debut as 'Neela' in the horror fantasy film 'Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer', with her first-look poster released on her birthday.
- When
- Her first-look poster was unveiled on her birthday.
- Where
- The film is set in the 9th century and revolves around the legendary priest Kadamattathu Kathanar. The release will be multilingual.
- Why
- To mark Anushka Shetty's entry into Malayalam cinema and build anticipation for the film, which blends history, magic, and horror.
Audience Reaction
Production Details
First Look Impact
Audience Reaction
Fans are showering praise on social media for Anushka Shetty's striking transformation and the grandeur of the visuals in her first-look poster.
Production Details
The first-look poster of Anushka Shetty as Neela was unveiled on her birthday to generate excitement for the film.
- Film Title
- Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer
- Director
- Rojin Thomas
- Lead Actors
- Jayasurya, Anushka Shetty, Prabhu Deva
- Anushka Shetty's Character
- Neela
- Producer
- Sree Gokulam Movies
- Writer
- R. Ramanand
- Genre
- Horror Fantasy Thriller
- Release
- Multilingual
