After the super hit 'Pasanga 2' director Pandiraj's next film to hit the screens will be 'Kathakali' and has teamed up with the action hero Vishal for the first time. This would be the first action flick from Pandiraj known for churning out films of children and family oriented flicks.

Pandiraj has revealed that the film's story has been inspired from a true incident.

'Kathakali' stars Vishal, Catherine Thresa and Regina Cassandra in lead roles. Karunas has acted in a supporting role and is also expected to provide comic flick. Sreejith Ravi, Pawan Mime Gopi. Madhusudhan, Lakshmi Ramakrishnan and others form part of the supporting cast.

This is the second Tamil film of Catherine Thresa after the super hit 'Madras'. Her onscreen chemistry with Vishal which was evident in posters and trailer could be one of the highlights of the film. 

Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi has scored music for this film and the songs that have released recently have been getting positive reviews from music lovers and critics. The trailer also promises a suspense filled action thriller with good dose of romance and comedy.

'Kathakali' has been produced by Pandiraj's Pasanga Productions banner and Vishal Film Factory. Sri Thenandal Films has acquired the theatrical release rights of the film.

The film which has been scheduled to hit the screens on January 14, 2016 as a Pongal treat has acquired a clean U certificate from the censor board