Mohanlal-starrer Malaikottai Valiban is gearing up for release on January 25. Besides Malayalam, the film is also set for release in multiple other languages. Recently, there were speculations about the other language versions getting censored and having a lesser screen time than the original, Malayalam version. However, the makers have denied any such developments. According to them, none of the versions have been censored yet. As of now, only the Malayalam version will be censored close to release.

Malaikottai Valiban is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, marking his first-time collaboration with Mohanlal. It is scripted by PS Rafeeque, who earlier penned Lijo's Amen. The film also stars Manikandan Achari, Danish Sait, Hareesh Peradi and Sonalee Kulkarni among others. John & Mary Creative, Amen Movie Monastery, Century Films, and Max Lab are jointly backing the film, which has cinematography by Madhu Neelakandan and music by Prashanth Pillai.