Jeo Baby's upcoming directorial Kaathal, starring Mammootty and Jyotika, is gearing up for release. As per reports, the makers are planning to release it in theatres by the second week of May.

Produced by Mammootty Kampany, Kaathal marks Jyotika's comeback to Malayalam cinema after over a decade. Her last Malayalam release was the TK Rajeev Kumar directorial Seetha Kalyanam (2009).

Adarsh Sukumaran and Paulson Skaria have scripted the upcoming film, which also stars Lalu Alex, Muthumani, Chinnu Chandni, Sudhi Kozhikode, Anagha Akku and Josi Sijo. On the technical front, Jeo Baby has retained the same set of technicians from his acclaimed film, The Great Indian Kitchen. It includes cinematographer Salu K Thomas, editor Francis Louis, and music director Mathews Pulickal.