IM
Vijayan
is
undoubtedly
one
of
the
finest
footballers
that
the
country
has
ever
produced.
The
football
icon,
who
is
also
an
Arjuna
Award
winner,
represented
the
Indian
National
Football
team
for
years
and
has
also
been
a
part
of
some
of
the
prominent
clubs.
Now,
it
has
been
confirmed
that
a
biopic
on
IM
Vijayan
is
on
its
way.
According
to
a
recent
report
by
Manorama
Online,
this
upcoming
biopic
will
be
directed
by
film-maker
Arun
Gopy,
who
had
made
his
big
entry
to
the
film
industry
with
the
Dileep
starrer
Ramaleela,
which
was
a
big
success
at
the
box
office.
According
to
the
report,
the
director
has
suggested
that
the
initial
works
of
the
film
had
started
years
ago
and
the
locations
for
the
film
have
been
found
out.
It
has
also
been
mentioned
that
a
popular
young
actor
will
be
seen
essaying
the
role
of
IM
Vijayan,
in
the
movie.
Earlier,
certain
unconfirmed
reports
had
appeared
that
Nivin
Pauly
might
be
seen
essaying
the
lead
role
in
this
upcoming
biopic.
Let
us
wait
for
an
official
announcement
regarding
the
same.
Meanwhile,
Arun
Gopy's
next
directorial
venture
will
be
the
second
movie
of
Pranav
Mohanlal
as
a
lead
hero.
This
upcoming
film,
which
is
being
produced
by
Tomichan
Mulakupaadam,
is
expected
to
go
on
floors
soon.
Further
details
regarding
the
rest
of
the
cast
and
crew
are
being
awaited.