Director Pandiraj's 'Kathakali' that releases for Pongal will have Vishal in a totally new avatar. The actor vouches us that we haven't seen him in such a role before. He plays the role of 'Amudhan', a down-to-earth man who everyone can relate to. Touted to be an action thriller, Kathakali has Catherine Tresa opposite Vishal. It is one of the much-awaited films of this season