Malaikottai Valiban will be exactly what the Mohanlal fans have been waiting for years now, says RSP state secretary and film producer Shibu Baby John. He also said about meeting director Lijo Jose by chance and then forming a camaraderie to do the much-awaited film. Shibu was taking part in an interactive session with Kaumudy TV while he opened up about the many hidden details surrounding the film.

“ I am no friends with filmmakers of current times. Earlier I had many friends in the film domain. I met Lijo through a mutual friend and then, fortunately, struck a deal for the film” Shibu said.

"It is talked big that the recent movies of Mohanlal are not on par with the actor's class. The fans and admirers of the legend also had such a perception. So I can assure for sure that the movie will end all such quibbles over Lal not doing a creative film" Shibu opined.

Malaikottai Valiban wrapped its first schedule in Rajasthan. Shibu Baby John ascended as the RSP state secretary during this period making him only reach the first day of shoot in Rajasthan.