Shemaroo Entertainment Partners With Cubes Entertainment For Worldwide Distribution Of Kattalan

Shemaroo Entertainment has partnered with Cubes Entertainment for the worldwide digital and satellite distribution of the upcoming pan-India Malayalam action thriller Kattalan, further strengthening its growing syndication business across global markets.

The collaboration aligns with Shemaroo’s ongoing strategy to expand the international reach of regional Indian cinema through multi-platform distribution. The company recently handled the worldwide distribution of Malayalam blockbuster Lokah, reinforcing its focus on scaling regional content for global audiences.

Produced by Shareef Muhammed, Kattalan builds on the success of Marco, which crossed the ?100 crore mark globally and significantly widened the reach of Malayalam cinema. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on May 28, 2026.

Directed by Paul George, the high-octane thriller is set against the backdrop of illegal ivory trading cartels operating across forests, harbours and international smuggling routes extending to Sri Lanka. The narrative explores themes of power, survival and buried secrets within a dangerous criminal underworld.

The film stars Antony Varghese, Suneel, Dushara Vijayan and Kabir Duhan Singh in pivotal roles. The soundtrack and score are composed by Ravi Basrur, known for KGF and Marco, along with B. Ajaneesh Loknath of Kantara fame.

Speaking about the partnership, Nishith Varshneya, Head – International Business & India, Digital Syndication at Shemaroo Entertainment, said the company’s syndication strategy is centred on expanding the reach of strong stories across platforms and geographies.

“Our collaboration with Cubes Entertainment brings together scale, strong storytelling, and an engaging narrative that can travel across regions. We look forward to taking this film to audiences globally,” he said.

Producer Shareef Muhammed said the makers aimed to create a larger and more ambitious cinematic experience following the success of Marco.

“The film is mounted on a grand scale with a story that is both engaging and universally appealing. Partnering with Shemaroo Entertainment allows us to take this story to a wider audience across the world,” he added.

With its large-scale production, action-driven narrative and pan-Indian positioning, Kattalan is expected to emerge as one of the major Malayalam theatrical releases of the season.