MUMBAI: Veteran Malayalam actor Dileep has signed a film titled July 4, and intends to have it released on the same day this year, irrespective of the day. 

Say sources close to the actor, “The film is directed by Joshi, who has earlier directed films including CID and Chess. These films too were released on 4 July. It is a lucky day and Dileep is not bothered whether the day is a Friday or not.”

Incidentally, 4 July, this year falls on a Wednesday.