The iconic director Lijo Jose Pellissery's next directorial venture with Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban starts shooting in Rajasthan. The movie has a stellar team behind the camera that includes, Tinu Pappachan as the associate director, and Madhu Neelakandan as the cinematography director. The movie is produced under John and Mary Creative production house, the maiden production house of politician and former minister Shibu Baby John. The film is produced along with Century Films, Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, and Amen Movie Monastery. The first schedule of the movie started on January 18, 2023, in Rajasthan.