Wellknown screenplay writer Babu Janardhanan, who penned the critically acclaimed movies Achanurangatha Veedu, Vaasthavam and Thalappavu, is turning director.
His debut directorial venture will be Bombay, March 12, a bilingual starring Mammootty as the hero. The film will start rolling in February 2011 in Rajasthan and Kerala.
Produced by Haneef Muhamed under the banner of Red Rose Creations, the film revolves around the effects of the 1993 Bombay blasts in the lives of three common men. At present, Babu Janardhanan is working on City of God directed by Lijo Pallissery.