You can expect movies that completely utilizes the acting potential of Mohanlal: Syam Pushkaran

Syam Pushkaran is easily one of the most talented screen writers in Malayalam film industry right now. He is one of the torchbearers of the resurgence of ‘realistic’ style of movies that Malayalam cinema has been known for. He has co-written some noted movies like Salt n Pepper, Da Thadiya, 22 Female Kottayam, 5 Sundarikal, Idukki Gold, Iyobinte Pusthakam and Rani Padmini. Last year, he won the Kerala State and National award for his screenplay of the widely acclaimed movie Maheshinte Prathikaram.

Syam is having some exciting plans for the future. As reported by us earlier, he is gearing up to turn a filmmaker soon. In a recent interview, Syam revealed that he has locked a script and revealed that a superstar will be playing the lead role. Like Maheshinte Prathikaram, the story and characters of his debut directorial are all based on what he has seen in his hometown Thuravoor in Alappuzha. He is planning to start shooting for the movie by next year.

Besides that, Syam is also planning to start a production company with his friend/filmmaker Dileesh Pothan. In the interview, Syam also added that the audience can expect movies that will completely utilize the acting potential of Mohanlal.

Syam is currently co- scripting director Aashiq Abu’s next along with Dileesh Nair. The movie, titled as Mayaanadhi stars Tovino Thomas and Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela fame Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles.