Mumbai, March 13 JioHotstar released the trailer for its upcoming action drama series "Muthu Alias Kaattaan" on Thursday, further exploring the bizarre mystery of a severed head that had captivated the internet with its teaser, starring Vijay Sethupathi.
While the teaser revealed the shocking image of protagonist Muthu's severed head, the trailer expands the narrative with layered accounts from characters who paint vastly different portraits of the man — a feared outlaw or a misunderstood hero — as the mystery of his gruesome discovery slowly unfolds.
The series, headlined by Sethupathi, also features Milind Soman, Sudev Nair, and Muthukumar, among others.
The series is created and co-directed by National Award-winning filmmaker M. Manikandan, known for "Kadaisi Vivasayi", which also featured Sethupathi.
"When Manikandan first narrated Kaattaan to me, he shared a six-page synopsis. I was immediately drawn to the character and the world he had created. Working on this series gave me a real sense of fulfillment as an actor. I truly hope that when audiences watch it, they will find something meaningful to reflect on," Sethupathi said in a statement.
Milind Soman, who plays a character named Sivettan, said the series stood out for its "compelling narrative and bold characters".
"Collaborating with Vijay Sethupathi and the team brought this enigmatic figure to life in ways that pushed me creatively," he said.
B Ajith Kumar has co-directed the series with cinematography by Madhu Neelakandan and music by Rajesh Murugesan.
The show marks Sethupathi's return to the web format after the 2023 Prime Video show "Farzi".
"Muthu Alias Kaattaan" will stream on JioHotstar from March 27 in seven languages -- Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali.