Ace filmmaker Jeethu Joseph has confirmed to us that his next film will have Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali as the leads. Though reports suggest it to be a crime thriller, the director did not share any such details. The makers are planning to begin shooting by January, 2025.

Interestingly, this will be Asif and Aparna's sixth film together after Thrissivaperoor Kliptham, Sunday Holiday, B Tech, 2018, and this year's Kishkindha Kaandam. Jeethu Joseph has also previously worked with both Asif and Aparna. While he collaborated with Asif in Kooman, Aparna starred in the director's Mr. & Ms. Rowdy.

Asif Ali is currently shooting for 1001 Nunakal-fame Thamar KV's next, which also stars Divya Prabha. The actor's next release will be Rekhachithram, directed by The Priest-fame Jofin T Chacko. Also starring Anaswara Rajan, the thriller film is slated for release on January 9. Asif also has Abhyanthara Kuttavali, Tiki Taka and Thalavan sequel in his lineup.

Aparna was most recently seen in Rudhiram alongside Raj B Shetty. The psychological thriller, which hit screens on December 13, has opened to mixed talk.

Jeethu Joseph also has a Fahadh Faasil film in the lineup. It is scripted by Santhi Mayadevi, who also co-wrote and starred in Jeethu's Neru.