If reports are to be believed, the late IV Sasi's son, Ani Sasi, will direct Pranav Mohanlal in a big-budget action thriller next year. An official announcement regarding the same is expected to be made soon.

Pranav is currently filming Arun Gopi's second film Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu, which is scheduled for a January release. The actor made his full-fledged acting debut in Jeethu Joseph's Aadhi earlier this year, which was declared a hit.

Meanwhile, Ani is currently involved with Priyadarshan's upcoming epic, Marakkar: Arabikkadalinte Simham. He is one the film's co-writers. He has worked as an associate of Priyadarshan in the past.