Though his latest Bloglines about Viswaroopam ' in a micro blogging site has gathered more 'hates' than 'likes' for Aashiq Abu, the young director is planning to bounce back with a new movie featuring the best of the artist in Malayalam. yes , Aashiq Is planning to team up with Mohanlal for the first time with a new movie titled as 'Kodumkaattu'. It is learned that Aashiq had discussions with Mohanlal about this movie, a few months ago, but the project will go on production only by the next year. Shayam Pushkaran is the scribe who is currently engaged in scripting this movie, which will be the first appearance of Lal in a new generation movie..

In the interim period, Aashiq will be completing his 'Idukki Gold' with Lal and Manianpillai Raju, and the long pending 'Gangster' with Mammootty.