Aashiq Abu gears up for Idukki Gold, Gangster

After the whopping success of Salt ‘N Pepper, director Aashiq Abu is now gearing up for his next two projects - Idukki Gold and Gangster.
The team behind Salt ‘N Pepper which has grossed about Rs 5 crore will also work in Idukki Gold to be scripted by Shyam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. The feel-good movie will be based on the short story of the same name that was published in Mathrubhumi weekly, says Aashiq.
The story revolves around a retired ATS officer who comes to settle down in his native village and searches for his childhood friends.
Aashiq rubbished earlier rumours that Mammootty was already cast as the lead, saying that the story is only being finetuned and casting is yet to begin.
However, the megastar and director, who had worked together in Daddy Cool, will team up again for a stylish underworld flick Gangster.
Aashiq says that the scripting for both the movies is currently underway and he would start working on whichever finishes first.