Saiju Kurup and Sabumon Abdusamad in John Manthrickal's debut directorial

John Manthrickal, co-writer of Midhun Manuel Thomas' movies Aanmariya Kalippilanu, Alamara and Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu is all set to make his directorial debut through

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productions. The yet-to-be-titled movie will have actor Saiju Kurup and Bigg Boss winner Sabumon Abdusamad playing the lead roles.

A close associate of the film tells us, "The movie will also see actors Indrans and Vijay Babu playing pivotal roles. Sabumon plays a police officer in the film. The film is co-written by ad filmmaker James Sebastian."

The movie which does not have a female lead is currently being shot at Thodupuzha.