lijin started his film career as an assistant director in 2003. he assisted ivar, the journey, chacko randaaman, winter (2004 film) and seetha kalyanam. his first film was "friday" starring fahad fazil and ann augustine. he directed "law point" starring kunchako boban and namita pramod soon after and focused on making a documentary on the veteran filmmaker, k.g george on his life and career.