A biopic of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, known as the father of the Malayalam language, is in development.

Filmmaker Sajin Lal (Crayons, Thank You Very Much) is writing and directing the film whose title was unveiled online.

According to Sajin Lal, Thunchath Ramanujan Ezhuthachan will be a heavily music-centric biopic narrating the legend's life through songs. The film will have a total of five songs. Filming is expected to begin in January next year.

The makers are yet to announced the cast and crew of the film produced by Apple Tree Cinemas.

Along with Ezhuthachan, Sajin Lal is also working on a film about Phoolan Devi.