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: Naslen K. Gafoor as Vishnu, Anishma Anilkumar as Shilpa, Dileesh Pothan as Chacko Periyadan, and Lijomol Jose as Simi, an ethical hacker. Writer : Sajin Cherukayil Music : Sidhartha Pradeep Digital Release Details I Am Kathalan (2024)

I Am Kathalan (translated as I Am Mr. Lover ) follows the journey of (Naslen), a young man struggling with unemployment and academic backlogs. After his girlfriend, Shilpa ( Anishma Anilkumar ), breaks up with him and her father, Chacko ( Dileesh Pothan ), humiliates him, Vishnu seeks revenge.

The story is straightforward with few major "knocking" twists.

Theatrically released on November 7, 2024 ; OTT release on January 17, 2025 .

Critics have praised the film for its , noting that it avoids common "hoodie-wearing hacker" tropes in favor of grounded technical accuracy. While some reviewers found the pace slow and the climax slightly underwhelming, it was generally considered a refreshing, character-driven addition to the Malayalam techno-thriller genre.

The story follows Vishnu, a young man struggling with academic backlogs and unemployment. His girlfriend, Shilpa, eventually leaves him due to his lack of ambition and a humiliating confrontation with her wealthy father, Chacko ( Dileesh Pothan ).