Kathir’s Lingam Trailer 2: A Gripping Transition From An Innocent Person To A Gangster!

Actor Kathir lastly entertained audiences in Malayalam on his debut action thriller film Meesha helmed by Emcy Joseph with actors Hakim Shahjahan and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles. The Yugi actor is now gearing up for the release of his next web series Lingam. Director Lakshmi Saravanakumar, who was one of the writers for Rajinikanth’s 2.0, has directed the series along with story teller Prasanth Pandiyaraj. 

The story credit has been attributed to writer Lakshmi Saravanakumar. Actress Divya Bharathi of Bachelor fame will be seen in the female lead role in the series. The makers have already announced that the series will premiere on JioHotstar on 26th June. They had recently unveiled a trailer for the project on social media. They have now dropped the second trailer for the drama. 

Taking to their official X handle, the team of JioHotstar released the second trailer of Lingam and worded, “பயம் தான் இங்க முதலீடு… அதை நொறுக்கினவன் லிங்கம். Hotstar Specials, Lingam streaming from 26th June only on JioHotstar. Hotstar Specials Lingam, Lingam On JHS, Lingam On JioHotstar, Lingam Streaming From 26 June, Lingam Trailer 2, JioHotstar Tamil. Kathir, Prasanth P, Lakshmi Saravanakumar, Dinesh Kumar Purushothaman, Ganesh Siva, Tony Britto, Divya Bharathi, Poornima Ravi, Bose Venkat.” Here is the post made by the OTT platform. 

The two minutes odd trailer of Lingam begins with a jailer calling the names of the accused, “Kavarimuthu, son of Muthaih from Marthandam. Pallu Sundaram, son of Ramayya from Reddiarpatti. Lingam, son of Dhiraviyam from Kanyakumari.” The shot cuts to an innocent looking Kathir subjected to biometrics and documentation inside a prison where he tells the guard he is arrested for murder. Following which we have jump cuts that capture the cruelty suffered by Kathir inside the prison. 

In a scene, we have his friend telling him, “The police have no time to find the real killer or his motive. Two towns are burning right now.” Subsequently, actor Bose Venkat advocates for Kathir, “Lingam is like my own brother sir. He is innocent.” Then we have actress Divya Bharathi’s mother asking her, “Did your father raise you just to marry you off to a jailed criminal?” The scene shifts to a cop warning Kathir, “The murder victim’s friends are inside. Watch your step.”

In a shot, actor Kathir mouths, “Listen, I am in jail for a murder I did not commit. If killing is the only way to save myself, not just one, I will kill 100 men.” Subsequent shots establish actor Kathir’s rise as a gangster targeted by rival mob bosses. The trailer ends with actor Kathir asking his gang, “If even the police seek our help, who are we then?” One of them responds, “We are the bigger police.”

Actor Kathir made his debut in the OTT space with the popular crime suspense thriller franchise Suzhal: The Vortex created by directors Pushkar and Gayathri. The casting team of Lingam also comprises actors Poornima Ravi, Nikhila Sankar, Lakshmi Saravanakumar, Ragu Esaki, and Bose Venkat. Actor Vemal has played an extended cameo role in the series. Music composer Nivas K Prasanna has scored music for the entertainer. 

Cinematographer Dinesh Kumar Purushothaman has cranked the camera for the project. Editor Ganesh Siva has been signed in to edit the series. Art director G Durairaj has fashioned a background for the venture. Stunt director Ramkumar has choreographed action moves for the entertainer. The series is backed by B Srinivasan under the banner house Vikatan Televistas. 

On the work front, actor Kathir is eagerly anticipating the release of his next Malayalam film I’m Game scripted by Nahas Hidhayath in which he has partnered with actors Dulquer Salmaan & Kayadu Lohar. The Jada actor is now busy with his next flick Manjanathi helmed by Mari Selvaraj in which he will be collaborating with actresses Priyanka Arulmohan & Kayadu Lohar, and Maanavan directed by S L S Henry in which he will be joining forces with actors Yuvalakshmi & Mahendran.  

On the other hand, actress Divya Bharathi is expecting her next Tamil release via Madhil Mel Kaadhal filmed by Anjana Ali Khan in which she has worked with actors Mugen Rao & Sakshi Agarwal.