Manju Warrier announces Indo-Arab film titled ‘Ayisha’

Manju Warrier, the lady superstar of Malayalam films, celebrated her 43rd birthday by announcing on Facebook that she’s all set to roll out what she describes as the “first-ever commercial film” to be released simultaneously in Malayalam and Arabic. The film is titled ‘Ayisha’.

In her Facebook post, she said: “Looking forward to this exciting journey with Aamir, Zakariya and the entire supercool team! Stay tuned in for more updates.”

According to its director Aamir, the film will see Arabic actors and will be launched later this year from Qatar. It will be shot partly in other countries as well in the Middle East. Warrier will play the lead role.

Sharing her joy, young star Dulquer Salmaan wrote on his Facebook page, “Many many happy returns of the day, Manju ‘chechi’. This poster of ‘Ayisha’ looks fun and colourful, much like you. All the best to you, director Aamir Pallickal and the entire team behind this project.”

Ashif Kakkodi is the scriptwriter and M Jayachandran is the music composer. Vishnu Sharma is the cinematographer and Appu N Bhattathiri, the editor. Director Zakriya is backing the project.