Upcoming malayalam movie from debutant director Madhupal, who already proved himself as a short story writer and script writer. Thalappavu will have young actor Prithviraj in the lead role. Babu Janadhanan who wrote scripts for critically acclaimed films like Achan Urangatha Veedu, Vasthavam etc writes the screenplay for Thalappavu.
Thalappavu portrays the story of Naxal Varghese, who was shot dead by the police during the 70s. The film explores the conflicts faced by police constable Ramachandran Pillai also who was in duty to eliminate Varghese. Lal is doing the role of Ramachandran Pillai in Thalappavu. Prithviraj's character is Joseph and Lal's character is Raveendran Pillai. Atul Kulkarni is doing a negative role in the movie. Thalappavu is all set to reach the theatres in September 2008.