Actor and director Dileesh Pothan will play the lead in Vaarikuzhiyile Kolapathakam, a comedy-drama. The film, directed by Rejishh Midhila, will revolve around a a series of incidents in a rustic hamlet. "It is a comedy subject. But, towards the second half, there is a thriller element as well. Overall, the subject is something everybody can relate to," says Rejishh.

Besides Dileesh Pothan, the film will have newbie Amit Chakkalakkal in a leading role. However, the highlight of the film is that a leading actor will appear in a cameo role. "That is something we don't want to reveal now, because it's the highlight of the film. It is a cameo, but the character is very significant in the storyline," he adds.

The film, the shoot of which has already started in Vaikom, will centre around an island. It will also have debutant Ameera playing the female lead.