Actor Antony Varghese's film Kattalan released in theatres earlier this Thursday. The big-budget action thriller marks the directorial debut of Paul George and stars Antony as a key member in an ivory trade racket. The early reviews for the film suggest that it has lived up to the pre-release hype in the technical department, although not story-wise.
Earlier this Thursday, a social media page, named Antony Varghese Fans Club, claimed that there is a deliberate attempt to paint the film in bad light with intentional negative reviews. The page also claimed that the Kattalan reviews hail from the PR team of Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal in the lead role. Notably, Drishyam 3 has grossed over 200 crore from theatres worldwide in seven days of its release and is still running in theatres.
Interestingly, Antony dismissed the post from his so-called fan account.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, the actor wrote, "It has come to my attention that a fake Facebook page posting as my "fan page" is circulating posts and spreading false information. Please note that this page is completely unauthorized and has absolutely no affiliation with me or my actual fan community. They are intentionally spreading fake news to create unnecessary allegations and drama."
The actor added, "Do not believe, share, or engage with anything posted there. Thank you to everyone who brought this to my attention! Stay safe."
On Wednesday, Antony Varghese shared an emotional note explaining what Kattalan means to him. He shared, "This movie is incredibly special because it's made by family. The writers and director are my close friends, and our producer Shareef Muhammed, is truly like a brother to me. We planned to make a movie together a long time ago and it's finally happening. Ever since Angamaly Diaries you all have embraced me as the boy next door. I am still that same guy, and I always want to be. As Kattalan hits theatres tomorrow, I need your prayers blessings and support more than ever. Please do watch it in theatres and stand by me just like you always have!"
