Comedian-turned-actor Ramesh Pisharody started the shoot of his directorial debut Panchavarnathatha from Wednesday. The film, that has Jayaram and Kunchacko Boban in lead roles, is being produced by Maniyanpillai Raju.

The highlight of the film will be Jayaram's bald avatar. The actor posted a video on Facebook on Tuesday going bald for the role. The buzz is that he will play a pet shop owner in the film.

A comedy, Panchavarnathatha will have Kunchacko Boban playing a politician, while Anusree plays the female lead.