Manju Warrier to star in Malayalam-Arabic film ‘Ayisha’

M-Town’s superstar Manju Warrier is celebrating her birthday today. The actress has turned 43 and on this special day, she announced her next film. Manju Warrier has signed in to play the lead role in an upcoming Malayalam-Arabic film ‘

Ayisha

’. She will be playing the titular role.

Dulquer Salmaan has launched the title poster of the film and wished her, “Many many happy returns of the day Manju chechi. This poster of Ayisha looks fun and colourful, much like you. All the best to you, director Aamir Pallickal and the entire team behind this project.”

Debutant

Aamir Pallikkal

is directing the film. The film is set against an Indo-Arabic backdrop and ‘Ayisha’ is touted to be a family entertainer. The entire film will be shot in the Gulf. Apart from Malayalam and Arabic, the film will also be releasing in English and a few other languages.

Manju Warrier was thrilled to announce the film. “Introducing you to AYISHA!!! Probably the first ever commercial film in Malayalam and Arabic languages! Looking forward to having this exciting journey with @aamir_pallikal @zakariyaedayur and the entire supercool team! Stay tuned for more updates! ��❤️#Ayisha,” Manju Warrier said.

Ashif Kakkodi is the scriptwriter and M Jayachandran is in charge of the music department. Vishnu Sharma has roped in as the cinematographer and Appu N Bhattathiri is the editor. Director Zakriya is backing the project.