Cinematographer-turned-director P. Sukumaran is likely to rope in recently-married Gopika as the heroine in his upcoming Swantham Lekhakan, starring Dileep as Unni Madhavan, an investigative journalist working with a small newspaper.

Sources say the actress has accepted the role and may allot dates soon. Gopika's last venture (before marriage) was super hit Veruthe Oru Bharya opposite Jayaram.

Swantham Lekhakan is produced by Dileep’s brother-in-law and actor Madhu Warrier in association with P. Sukumaran under the banner of Colour Factory. The pooja was held at Anjumana temple near Kochi. The camera was switched on by Girija Madhavan, mother of Madhu and Manju Warrier. The shoot will begin on June 26 at Thodupuzha.

This film will be Dileep’s Christmas release and will be distributed by his company Manjunatha Films. Starring Innocent and Salim Kumar in full-fledged comedy roles, Swantham Lekhakan is the adaptation of Kalavoors' 'Mohan Laline Enikippol Bhayankara Pediyanu', published in 2006.

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