Ace director Lal Jose has started his paper works and discussions for his next film ‘Cousins'.

He is having final script discussions with Iqbal Kuttiipuram, who is considered as the one of the safe scriptwriters of Mollywood.

Lal Jose’s previous association with Iqbal Kuttipuram was in 'Arabikkatha' which was a big hit in the Box office.

'Cousins' will feature Super star Mohanlal in the lead of a Lal Jose movie, for the first time. Reports are that Prithviraj may also appear in a pivotal role in this movie, but the cast lines are yet to be finalized.

Apart from them, the movie will feature three heroines.’Cousins' to be produced by Gopan in the banner of Bhagyachithra Productions, will come to floor by the September of 2008.

Lal Jose will also debut into Kollywood, this year in the scripts of James Albert. This untitled movie will tell the story of a village which has acute scarcity of water. Lal Jose is planning to shoot for the movie at Kovilpetty near Thoothukudi.