I Am Kathalan
I Am Kathalan (transl. I Am Mr Lover) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language cyber thriller film directed by Girish A. D. and written by Sajin Cherukayil. The film features Naslen, Anishma Anilkumar, Lijomol Jose and Dileesh Pothan. The film was officially announced on 24 November 2022. Principal photography commenced on 29 December 2022, in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala. The film showcases music and original background score by Sidhartha Pradeep. I Am Kathalan released in theatres on 7 November 2...
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Credits and facts
Movie details
- Release date
- 01 August 2024
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Country
- India
- Languages
- Malayalam
- Genres
- Comedy
- Director
- Girish A.D
- Writers
- Sajin Cherukayil
- Cast
- Arshad Ali, Naslen, Anishma Anilkumar, Vineeth Chakyar, Lijomol Jose, Dileesh Pothan
- Production company
- Dr. Pauls Entertainment, Sree Gokulam Movies, Hitmakers Entertainments
Spoiler-free synopsis
I Am Kathalan (transl. I Am Mr Lover) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language cyber thriller film directed by Girish A. D. and written by Sajin Cherukayil. The film features Naslen, Anishma Anilkumar, Lijomol Jose and Dileesh Pothan. The film was officially announced on 24 November 2022. Principal photography commenced on 29 December 2022, in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala. The film showcases music and original background score by Sidhartha Pradeep. I Am Kathalan released in theatres on 7 November 2024. It received mixed reviews from audiences and was an average success at the box office.
For families
Research guidance
A transparent recommendation derived from an official classification record.
Positive messages
Constructive themes or examples.Potential constructive discussion around I Am Kathalan can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Comedy material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.
Negative behaviours
Conduct that may need context.Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Comedy, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.
Topics to discuss
Conversation starters after viewing.Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.
Final recommendation
Our family-viewing take
Suggested minimum age: 10+. The overall family verdict is mostly. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Comedy includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.
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