Mammootty to produce his next titled as Streetlights

Popular cinematographer Shamdat Sainudeen is making his directorial debut with Megastar Mammootty in the lead. The movie, touted to be a crime thriller has been titled as Streetlights. Shoot for the movie will kick start on March 24 in Kochi. Apart from Kochi, Chennai and Pollachi are the other major locations.

According to latest reports, Mammootty himself will be producing this movie under his banner Playhouse Pictures. Mammootty will be seen as an police officer in the movie. It is touted to be a stylish thriller with Mammootty playing an investigating officer.

Shamdat is a renowned cinematographer noted for his works in movies like Ritu, Seniors, Oozham and the recently released Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan. He has also worked with Kamal Hassan in movies like Uttama Villain and the yet to be released Vishwaroopam 2.

Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan fame Vishnu Unnikrishnan and his co- star from the movie, Lijomol Jose are also part of this Mammootty starrer. The film doesn’t have a heroine as such, as it is a tale of many characters.

Mammootty’s next release is the much anticipated movie, The Great Father. The movie, written and directed by Haneef Adeni is said to be a revenge thriller. It is scheduled to hit screens all over Kerala on March 30. Ranjith- Mammootty team’s is also scheduled to release for this Vishu season.