Megastar Mammootty is all set to start playing the role of Bhaskar-the Rascal. Yes this is the name of his new film and character in the new project directed by ace director Siddhique.

Coming after the forgettable 'Ladies and Gentleman' starring Mohanlal', filmmaker Siddique will have this project rolling by the month of December. The movie which is touted as a crime thriller with all characteristic humour from the director, the movie will have adequate dose of, action and dance thrown in. Harishree Ashokan and Janardhanan will also be a part of the project.

Siddhique has teamed up with Mammootty twice before, for 'Hitler' and 'Chronic Bachelor,' both ending up as the biggest hits of the years. Meanwhile, Mammootty is awaiting the release of 'Varsham', directed by Ranjith Shankar which will be released in a grand scale, this week. He is currently shooting for Deepu Karunakaran's thriller 'Fireman, after which he will join the set of 'Bhaskar the Rascal'.