National Award-winning actor Musthafa turns director

Actor Musthafa, who had won National Award for his performance in the 2014 film

Ain

, is all set to turn a filmmaker. In the yet-to-be-titled movie that will go on floors by September end,

Kumbalangi Nights

fame Anna Ben, Roshan Mathew and Sreenath Bhasi play the pivotal roles.

Musthafa says, “I have been in the industry for the past 12 years and have done both acting and assistant direction, along with some short films. This is a dream come true for me and my friends who are supporting me in this venture.” Nikhil Vahid, Sudas and Musthafa jointly scripted the film, which has Jimshi Khalid as the cinematographer.

Musthafa says Anna Ben plays an ordinary girl, who comes to Kozhikode city from a high range area called Poovarmala. “Her character is quite innocent and that’s what we can say at the moment. The story is set in the village areas of Wayanad, Malappuram and Kannur.”

Sudhi Koppa, Jaffer Idukki, Uppum Mulakum fame Nisha Sarangi, Nawas Vallikkunnu and Sudheesh Kozhikode are also part of the cast. The director hints he has also roped in a few theatre actors and newbies as artistes for the project. The film has Sushin Shyam as the composer and Vinayak Sasikumar as lyricist.