Nivin Pauly and Guppy director set to work together

Actor Nivin Paul and director Johnpaul George will soon begin work on their new film. Johnpaul George is known for his film Guppy.

After making a splash with Malayalam drama Guppy earlier this year, director Johnpaul George has confirmed that his next directorial will feature Nivin Paul in the lead. The project will go on the floors next year.

Nivin Paul in a still from his 2014 romantic comedy film, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana.

“Thank you for all the love that you have given for Guppy. Here’s announcing my new venture and I am delighted to team up with Nivin Pauly this time,” George wrote on his Facebook page.

The yet-untitled project will be bankrolled by Sameer Thahir.

“Sameer Thahir, my guru, is producing the movie launching his banner Sameer Thahir Productions, along with my production banner. I am in the process of writing the script right now and hope to start shooting mid next year,” he said.

Nivin, meanwhile, is busy with as many as four projects including one in Tamil.