May 15, 2009

Jagadheesh turns director


Few know that comic hero and supporting actor Jagadheesh is one of the best script writers in Malayalam today! Besides acting in nearly 150 films in a career spanning more than 25 years, Jagadheesh has scripted nine super hit films so far: Ganamela (1991), Minda Poochakku Kalyanam (1990), Adhipan (1989), News (1989), Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987), Nandi Veendum Varika (1986), Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985), and Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985).

Now we hear that this talented actor is all set to direct his first film with superstar Mammootty in the lead role. Ajaychandran Nair, maker of Anandhabhadram and Chotta Mumbai, will produce Jagadheesh's yet-to-be-titled film, which will be a total hilarious entertainer with commercial elements.

The initial works, including the scripting, is on at the capital city. Jagadheesh himself handles the script. According to sources, Jagadheesh's directorial venture will be one of the prestigious projects of Mammootty in the first half of 2010.

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