Kismath is a 2016 Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutante Shanavas K Bavakkutty which narrates the real-life story of a two young lovers from Ponnani, in Kerala - a 28-year-old scheduled caste girl and a 23-year-old Muslim boy - who faced backlash from society for their relationship in 2011. Now, Shanavas Bavakkutty is set to direct his new film featuring Vinayakan in the lead role. Shooting will begin on October 13. Announcement about the new movie was made on the one-year anniversary of Kismath. The movie will feature new actress Priyamvada in a prominent role. Shanavas said that the movie title and first look poster will be released soon.

The movie also will feature Roshan Matthew, Lal, Manoj K Jayan, Dileesh Pothan, Raghunath Paleri, Sunil Sukhada and Binoy Nambala. The movie will be produced by Devadas Kadanchery and Shailaja Manikandan. Reknowned writer P F Matthews scripts the movie on the basis of a story written by Francis Noroha. Vinayakan and Leela L Girikkuttan will handle the music and the lyrics will be penned by Anvar Ali, Ajeesh Dasan and P S Rafeeq. Cinematography will be handled by Suresh Rajan and Jithin Manohar is set to be the editor of the movie.