Kochi: Popular film director Joshi's Panampilly Nagar residence was burgled last night, police said on Saturday. Police said the CCTV footage shows a lone thief entering the house at around 1:30 am.

Police said that as per initial reports, gold jewelery and diamonds worth around Rs crore were stolen.

"CCTV footage shows that the thief entered the house through the kitchen door," a police officer said.

Police said the director and some of his family members were at home when an unknown person entered the house and took away jewelery from a cupboard on the second floor.

Police said CCTV visuals are being examined.

Meanwhile, TV channels showed visuals of a man wearing a cap attempting to enter the house.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.