Jayasurya to play a local goon in a gangster film

Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala famous for its Pooram, is also often in the news for 'friendship crimes; crimes committed for the sake of friendship.'

Now, actor-director Sajid Yahiya is gearing up to bring out a film, featuring some such real-life incidents. The movie, which will start rolling in May, has Jayasurya in the lead and is scripted by musician Ratheesh Vega.
The director says, 'The movie will be an action flick, based on a string of real-life incidents involving gangsters. Thrissur district has a high incidence of crimes in the name of friendships and brotherhood, and that is the kind of 'gundagardi' that will be featured in our movie.'

After his first film

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, Sajid is joining hands with Jayasurya again for this movie. 'The project has Jayasurya playing a local goon, and the actor has just given a thumbs up for the film.' Sajid says.
Interestingly, the film will also extensively feature the five major events of

Thrissur Pooram

, which will be shot live in its next season. 'From the first ritual of Kodiyettam to the last one, Upacharam Cholli Piriyal, the Pooram will have a predominant presence in the movie,' Sajid says. The team has not yet decided on the rest of the cast and crew.