# Kattalan OTT Release: The Forest Hunt Is Coming Home

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kattalan-ott-release-the-forest/  
Published: 2026-08-04  
Updated: 2026-08-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Missed catching Antony Varghese’s intense forest survival thriller in theatres? The wait for its digital premiere is almost over, with the film’s streaming home now officially confirmed.

## Where To Watch Kattalan?

The Malayalam action thriller starring Antony Varghese, known as Pepe, will soon be available to stream on ManoramaMAX, after its successful release at the box office. Even though the platform has confirmed the OTT release is “Coming Soon,” it hasn’t disclosed the exact release date yet.

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Theatrical Release | May 28, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | ManoramaMAX |
| Director | Paul George |
| Lead Actor | Antony Varghese (Pepe) |
| Universe | Mikhael Extended Universe |
| Language | Malayalam |

## The Story

Kattalan is an intense Malayalam action thriller combining elements of crime, suspense, and survival, taking place in a forest environment, where a man gets entangled in a perilous hunt in which each move he makes determines his fate. As hidden secrets start emerging, the protagonist battles his deadly enemies while searching for the truth behind all the happenings.

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## Cast And Crew

Alongside Antony Varghese, the film features an ensemble cast comprising Dushara Vijayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Anson Paul, and Parth Tiwari. The film is a standalone spin-off and the third installment in the Mikhael Extended Universe, following “Mikhael” (2019) and “Marco” (2024).

## About Antony Varghese’s Character

The makers revealed that Pepe plays a character called Antony Varghese in the film, which is actually the actor’s real name — an intriguing bit of casting trivia that’s added extra buzz to the release. Antony Varghese made his acting debut in 2017 through “Angamaly Diaries,” a blockbuster that rose him to fame and earned him the nickname Pepe, based on his character Vincent Pepe.

The film’s music is composed by Ravi Basrur, along with B. Ajaneesh Loknath, and the project connects to a growing cinematic universe within [Malayalam cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema) that fans have been closely following since Mikhael’s debut.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. Where will Kattalan stream after its theatrical run?**

 It’s confirmed to premiere on ManoramaMAX, though the exact release date hasn’t been announced yet.

### **Q2. Is Kattalan connected to any other films?**

Yes — it’s the third installment in the Mikhael Extended Universe, following “Mikhael” and “Marco.”