Lijo Jose Pellissery to team up with Mammootty?

Few years back, Lijo Jose Pellissery had planned to make a film with megastar Mammootty. Vijay Babu was supposed to produce the film under his banner Friday Film House. However, the project could not materialize then due to some unknown reasons. After years, it is now being reported that Lijo is planning to reunite with Mammootty. It is said that initial round of talks are already over and both the parties have decided to take it forward. A confirmation regarding the same is still awaited.

Miffed with the restrictions enforced by the producers association over shoot of new films, Lijo had recently made it clear that he no longer wishes to be part of the mainstream Malayalam film industry. He declared himself as an independent filmmaker. He informed that he will be releasing his films wherever he feels it’s right because he is the creator.

If news about his upcoming project with Mammootty is true, it will be interesting to see what kind of film Lijo is planning to make. His next release will be ‘Churuli’ starring Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt and Joju George. The director is also work on another film with Chemban in the lead.