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{{Short description|2026 Indian TV series or programme}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Muthu Engira Kaattaan.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| genre = [[Action fiction|Action]] [[Crime fiction|Crime]] [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]
| creator = [[M. Manikandan]]
| writer = M. Manikandan [[B. Ajithkumar]] La. Rajkumar
| director = M. Manikandan B. Ajithkumar
| starring = [[Vijay Sethupathi]] [[Milind Soman]]
| music = [[Rajesh Murugesan]]
| open_theme =
| end_theme =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 10
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = V. R. Kumar S. Chandrasekhar
| producer = Vijay Sethupathi
| cinematography = [[Madhu Neelakandan]] N. Shanmuga Sundaram
| editor = B. Ajithkumar
| runtime = 30-40 minutes
| company = [[Vijay Sethupathi Productions]]
| network = [[JioHotstar]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2026|03|27|df=yes}}
| last_aired =
}}

'''''Muthu Engira Kaattaan''''' ({{translation|Muthu alias Kaattaan}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Tamil-language|Tamil]]-language television series written and directed by [[M. Manikandan]], [[B. Ajithkumar]] and La. Rajkumar for [[JioHotstar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/m-manikandans-new-web-series-with-vijay-sethupathi-titled-muthu-engira-kaatan-76402.html|title=M Manikandan’s New Web Series With Vijay Sethupathi Titled Muthu Engira Kaatan|website=[[Filmfare]]|date=6 August 2025|language=en|access-date=31 December 2025|archive-date=11 September 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250911144611/https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/m-manikandans-new-web-series-with-vijay-sethupathi-titled-muthu-engira-kaatan-76402.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The primary cast includes [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Milind Soman]] and others. The show produced by Vijay Sethupathi under the banner of Vijay Sethupathi Productions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Dec/11/vijay-sethupathi-says-kaattaan-gave-him-the-conviction-to-become-a-producer|title=Vijay Sethupathi says Kaattaan gave him the conviction to become a producer|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=11 December 2025|language=en|access-date=30 December 2025|archive-date=28 December 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251228034439/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Dec/11/vijay-sethupathi-says-kaattaan-gave-him-the-conviction-to-become-a-producer|url-status=live}}</ref> It premiered in JioHotstar on 27 March 2026.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/tamil-cinema/vijay-sethupathi-muthu-alias-kaattaan-gets-a-release-date-watch-teaser-ws-l-9935305.html|title=Vijay Sethupathi's Muthu Alias Kaattaan Gets A Release Date|website=news18.com|date=28 February 2026|language=en|access-date=28 February 2026|archive-date=6 March 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260306155224/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/tamil-cinema/vijay-sethupathi-muthu-alias-kaattaan-gets-a-release-date-watch-teaser-ws-l-9935305.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Feb/27/vijay-sethupathi-starrer-muthu-engira-kattan-gets-march-release-teaser-unveiled|title=Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Muthu Engira Kaattaan gets March release; teaser unveiled|website=cinemaexpress.com|date=27 February 2026|language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Vijay Sethupathi]] as Muthu
* [[Milind Soman]] as Sivettan
* [[Sudev Nair]] as Johny
* Kalaivani Bhaskar as Sindhu
* Vettai [[Muthukumar]] as [[Inspector of Police]] Sidharthan
* [[Singampuli]] as [[Head Constable]] Thangamudi
* Vadivel Murugan as Kalaipandiyan
* Abi Nakshatra as Sittu
* [[Balaji Sakthivel]] as Meesai Perusu
* Risha Jacobs as Meena
* [[Irshad Ali (actor)|Irshad Ali]] as Benny
* Parvathy Saran as Lalitha
* Mohan Babu AVP As Karthik

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The series was announced by [[JioHotstar]] under the banner of ''South UnBound'' on 9 December 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/jiohotstar-outlines-a-bold-vision-for-south-indias-creative-future-at-a-landmark-event-graced-by-tamil-nadus-honble-deputy-chief-minister-and-south-cinemas-biggest-icons-1922733|title=JioHotstar South Unbound: 25 Titles Revealed for 2026 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=9 December 2025|language=en}}</ref> Kaattan was one of 25 original projects announced by JioHotstar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/web-series/jiohotstar-25-new-titles-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-article-153269655|title=JioHotstar Unveils South Indian Lineup Featuring Heartbeart Season 3, The Good Wife Season 2, Kaattaan Starring Vijay Sethupathi, and the Launch of Roadies in Telugu|website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)]]|date=9 December 2025|language=en|access-date=30 December 2025|archive-date=13 January 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113084036/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/web-series/jiohotstar-25-new-titles-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-article-153269655|url-status=live}}</ref>

The series is written and directed by [[M. Manikandan]], [[B. Ajithkumar]] and La. Rajkumar, making his debut in a limited series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kaattan-first-look-out-vijay-sethupathi-stars-in-manikandans-first-action-series-says-he-felt-healed-after-reading-the-script/3c97bafff5992|title=Kaattan first look out: Vijay Sethupathi stars in Manikandan’s first action series; says he felt ‘healed’ after reading the script|website=ottplay.com|date=10 December 2025|language=en|access-date=30 December 2025|archive-date=18 January 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260118133602/https://www.ottplay.com/news/kaattan-first-look-out-vijay-sethupathi-stars-in-manikandans-first-action-series-says-he-felt-healed-after-reading-the-script/3c97bafff5992|url-status=live}}</ref> The show produced by [[Vijay Sethupathi]] under the banner of Vijay Sethupathi Productions. Art direction by Immanuel Jackson, cinematography by [[Madhu Neelakandan]] and N. Shanmuga Sundaram; editing by B. Ajithkumar and the music by composer [[Rajesh Murugesan]].

=== Casting ===
On February, 2025, [[Vijay Sethupathi]] was cast in the main role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-sethupathi-new-jiohotstar-series-kaattaan-suspense-gripping-narrative-2833750-2025-12-10|title=Kaattaan glimpse: Fierce Vijay Sethupathi slashes a man's throat in new show|website=[[India Today]]|date=12 December 2025|language=en|access-date=30 December 2025|archive-date=13 January 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113132421/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-sethupathi-new-jiohotstar-series-kaattaan-suspense-gripping-narrative-2833750-2025-12-10|url-status=live}}</ref> This is his first role in a limited series in Tamil and second role in a limited series after ''[[Farzi]]''. Kaattan marks Vijay Sethupathi's second collaboration with [[M. Manikandan]] after ''[[Aandavan Kattalai (2016 film)|Aandavan Kattalai]]'' (2016) and ''[[Kadaisi Vivasaayi]]'' (2022).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/vijay-sethupath-acting-muthu-engira-kattan-web-series-1172682|title=விஜய் சேதுபதி நடித்த "முத்து என்கிற காட்டான்" வெப்தொடர்|website=[[Dina Thanthi]]|date=5 August 2025|language=en|access-date=31 December 2025|archive-date=15 August 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250815211908/https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/vijay-sethupath-acting-muthu-engira-kattan-web-series-1172682|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Release ===
It was announced on Tuesday 9 December 2025 by [[Vijay Sethupathi]] and will make its streaming schedule in the first half of 2026.
The first poster features a visibly Vijay Sethupathi’s character in a festival crowd, clad in a traditional lungi and black shirt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/vijay-sethupathi-steps-into-a-violent-new-world-in-first-look-at-kaattaan-79955.html|title=Vijay Sethupathi Steps Into a Violent New World In First Look at Kaattaan|website=filmfare.com|date=10 December 2025|language=en|access-date=30 December 2025|archive-date=11 December 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251211035848/https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/vijay-sethupathi-steps-into-a-violent-new-world-in-first-look-at-kaattaan-79955.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-cinema/vijay-sethupathi-looks-fierce-in-first-glimpse-of-upcoming-web-series-kaattaan-watch-ws-l-9761561.html|title=Vijay Sethupathi Looks Fierce In First Glimpse Of Upcoming Web Series Kaattaan|website=news18.com|date=10 December 2025|language=en|access-date=30 December 2025|archive-date=2 January 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260102131317/https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-cinema/vijay-sethupathi-looks-fierce-in-first-glimpse-of-upcoming-web-series-kaattaan-watch-ws-l-9761561.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The first teaser was released on 27 February 2026 and revealed the releasing date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/out-of-box/check-out-teaser-of-vijay-sethupathis-kattan20260227192522/|title=Check out teaser of Vijay Sethupathi's 'Kaattaan'|website=aninews.in|date=27 February 2026|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/vijay-sethupathis-muthu-engira-kattan-web-series-teaser-released|title=விஜய் சேதுபதியின் முத்து என்கிற காட்டான் இணையத் தொடரின் டீசர் வெளியீடு|website=dailythanthi.com|date=27 February 2026|language=ta|access-date=28 February 2026|archive-date=6 March 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260306172253/https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/vijay-sethupathis-muthu-engira-kattan-web-series-teaser-released|url-status=live}}</ref> The series is premiered on 27 March 2026 in Tamil, [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], [[Hindi]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/kaattaan-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-stream-vijay-sethupathi-manikandans-rural-action-web-series/4f765adfc2545|title=Kaattaan OTT release date: When and where to stream Vijay Sethupathi-Manikandan’s rural action web series|website=ottplay.com|date=27 February 2026|language=en}}</ref>
==Reception==
Abhinav Subramanian of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "The season's central mystery also leaves you with more loose ends than you'd like. It's an imperfect season, but one that leaves you wanting a second.<ref>{{cite web|first=Abhinav|last=Subramainam|title=Muthu Engira Kaattaan Season 1 Review : Casually gripping in ways you don't expect|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/kaattaan/kaattaan-season-1/seasonreview/129770978.cms|date=27 March 2026|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Vishal Menon writing for ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' noted that "A mysterious character study loses its way and The mood is that of a dark comedy and the characters layered, but the series loses its way and transforms into an elaborate backstory.<ref>{{cite web|first=Vishal|last=Menon|title='Muthu Engira Kaattaan' Series Review: Vijay Sethupathi Powers A Spectacular Setup That Deserved A Deeper Series|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/muthu-engira-kaattaan-series-review-vijay-sethupathi-led-show-has-a-spectacular-setup-that-deserved-a-deeper-series|date=27 March 2026|website=The Hollywood Reporter India}}</ref>

Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' writes in her review that "The 10 episodes are devoted as much to detailing as to detection. The series is decisively not in a neo-noir mould, with rustic settings, rooted characters and a refreshing absence of cynicism."<ref>{{cite web|first=Nandini|last=Ramnath|title=‘Muthu Alias Kaattaan’ review: A slow-burning, satisfying saga of revenge and redemption|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1091698/muthu-alias-kaattaan-review-a-slow-burning-satisfying-saga-of-revenge-and-redemption|date=27 March 2026|website=Scroll.in}}</ref>
Bhuvanesh Chandar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' observed that "Manikandan makes an impressive series debut with ‘Kaattaan,’ which takes viewers on a thrilling, slow-burn journey through the fragmented life of an one-of-a-kind, mysterious dead man."<ref>{{cite web|first=Bhuvanesh|last=Chander|title=‘Kaattaan’ review: Vijay Sethupathi’s dead man lives many lives in M Manikandan’s intriguing series|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaattaan-series-review-vijay-sethupathi-m-manikandan-milind-soman/article70792121.ece|date=27 March 2026|website=The Hindu}}</ref>

Akshay Kumar of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' rated it 3/5 stars and said that "Muthu Engira Kaattaan slumps when it dissociates itself from its engrossing human tale to a done-to-death gangster story."<ref>{{cite web|first=Akshay|last=Kumar|title=Muthu Engira Kaattaan Review: A pearl that gets lost amidst predictabilities|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Mar/28/tamilreview2026mar27muthu-engira-kaattaan-review|date=27 March 2026|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
Latha Srinivasan of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Muthu Alias Kaattaan is not a web series that tries to impress you immediately, it takes time and grows on you, episode by episode, as Muthu's life unfolds piece by piece on screen."<ref>{{cite web|first=Latha|last=Srinivasan|title=Muthu Alias Kaattaan Review: Vijay Sethupathi-Starrer Is A Slow Burner|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/muthu-alias-kaattaan-review-vijay-sethupathis-film-is-a-slow-burner-3-stars-11273856|date=27 March 2026|website=NDTV}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|39151086}}

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