The buzz regarding the project started after a picture of Mahesh Narayanan and producers Anto Joseph and CV Sarathi meeting Sri Lankan Prime Minister came out on 15 September.
A year ago, news broke out that Mahesh Narayanan was helming a film where Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Fahadh Faasil, and Kunchacko Boban would play the key roles.