ManoramaMax officially confirms the OTT release date of Kattalan, while Sreenath Bhasi’s Pongala joins the platform from 7 August 2026.
Fans of Malayalam cinema have two exciting additions to look forward to on ManoramaMax this August. The streaming platform has officially announced that Kattalan, starring Antony Varghese, will begin streaming on 13 August 2026. Ahead of this major digital premiere, Pongala, featuring Sreenath Bhasi, will arrive on the platform on 7 August 2026 after its earlier streaming debut on Prime Video.
With an impressive cast, large-scale action sequences, and an experienced technical crew, Kattalan is among the most anticipated Malayalam OTT releases of the month.
📅 Kattalan OTT Release Details
| 🎬 Movie | Kattalan |
|---|---|
| 📺 OTT Platform | ManoramaMax |
| 📅 Streaming Date | 13 August 2026 |
| 🎭 Genre | Action Thriller |
| 🎬 Director | Paul George |
| 🎥 Producer | Shareef Muhammed |
| 🏢 Banner | Cubes Entertainments |
| 🎼 Music | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
🎬 ManoramaMax Confirms Kattalan Streaming Date
The wait is finally over for Malayalam movie fans. ManoramaMax, the official digital streaming partner of Kattalan, has announced that the action thriller will premiere on 13 August 2026.
Directed by Paul George and produced by Shareef Muhammed under the banner Cubes Entertainments, Kattalan marks the producer’s next major Malayalam project after the successful Marco. The film has generated considerable excitement thanks to its action-packed teaser, ambitious production values, and an ensemble cast led by Antony Varghese.
The film is described as an intense survival action thriller where survival, power, and mystery collide, with every step into the wilderness revealing a new danger.
🌟 Star Cast of Kattalan
The film features a powerful combination of Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Bollywood actors.
- ⭐ Antony Varghese
- ⭐ Sunil
- ⭐ Kabir Duhan Singh
- ⭐ Jagadish
- ⭐ Dushara Vijayan
- ⭐ Siddique
- ⭐ Hanan Shaah
- ⭐ Baby Jean
- ⭐ Raj Thirandasu
- ⭐ Parth Tiwari
This diverse cast adds significant scale to the project, making it one of the notable multilingual collaborations in Malayalam cinema this year.
🎥 International-Scale Action Sequences
One of the biggest highlights of Kattalan is its action choreography.
The film’s action sequences have been designed in Thailand under the supervision of internationally renowned action choreographer Ketcha Kembakdi, whose credits include the globally acclaimed Ong Bak franchise.
Adding another interesting element, “Pong”, the elephant that became famous through the Ong Bak films, also appears in Kattalan, giving the movie an additional international connection.
🎼 Technical Crew
The film brings together an experienced creative team.
| 🎬 Department | 👤 Details |
|---|---|
| 🎬 Director | Paul George |
| ✍️ Story & Screenplay | Joby Varghese, Paul George, Jero Jacob |
| 📝 Writer | Unni R |
| 🎥 Producer | Shareef Muhammed |
| 🏢 Production | Cubes Entertainments |
| 🎼 Music | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
| 🥋 Action | Ketcha Kembakdi & Team |
Music is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, the acclaimed composer behind blockbuster South Indian films including Kantara and Maharaja, promising an energetic soundtrack to complement the film’s action-packed narrative.
🎬 Pongala Arrives on ManoramaMax from 7 August
Before the arrival of Kattalan, ManoramaMax will add another Malayalam film to its library.
| 🎬 Movie | Pongala |
|---|---|
| 📺 Streaming Platform | ManoramaMax |
| 📅 Streaming Date | 7 August 2026 |
| 🎭 Lead Actor | Sreenath Bhasi |
| 🎬 Director | A. B. Binil |
| 🏢 Banner | Global Pictures Entertainment |
| 🎼 Music | Ranjin Raj |
Although Pongala has already been available on Prime Video, the film will now become part of the ManoramaMax catalogue beginning 7 August 2026.
Written and directed by A. B. Binil, the film is produced by Deepu Bose and Anil Pillai under the banner Global Pictures Entertainment.
The cast includes:
- ⭐ Sreenath Bhasi
- ⭐ Baburaj
- ⭐ Sambath Raam
- ⭐ Kichu Telles
- ⭐ Surya Krish
- ⭐ Ensemble supporting cast
🎭 Why Kattalan Is One of August’s Biggest OTT Premieres
Kattalan stands out as one of the most ambitious Malayalam action thrillers of the year. From internationally choreographed stunt sequences and a multinational cast to music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, the film aims to deliver a large-scale cinematic experience for home audiences.
The confirmation of its 13 August 2026 streaming date gives Malayalam movie lovers another major OTT premiere to look forward to during the festive season, while Pongala expands ManoramaMax’s growing library of Malayalam films.
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