Babil Khan has officially started filming his Malayalam cinema debut, titled Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market, on location in the city of Siliguri. The actor, who is the son of the late legendary performer Irrfan Khan, is expanding his career into South Indian regional filmmaking with this project.
Director Babu Janardhanan is helming the production, bringing his veteran industry experience to the film. During the launch of the project, Babil expressed his deep admiration for the “honesty, sensitivity, and emotional depth” of Malayalam cinema, stating that entering the industry is a journey he feels humbled and grateful to begin.
The production kicked off with a traditional pooja ceremony in Kochi before shifting its entire schedule over to Siliguri for active filming. According to a report by The Times of India, Babil joins an expansive ensemble cast featuring established regional stars like Aparna Balamurali, Deepak Parambol, and Nikhil Nair. The movie also features performances from Johny Antony, Jagadish, Sudheer Karamana, Unni Raja, Athmiya, and Jayashankar.
Producer Anilkumar Sivadas is backing the project. The off-screen creative team features cinematographer Fazil Nazer alongside editor Sooraj ES. Music director Nandhagopan V is handling the score, with lyrics written by Rafeeq Ahammed. Babil previously earned recognition for his roles in the 2022 Netflix feature Qala, the streaming series The Railway Men, and his work in the 2025 cyber-thriller Logout.