Actor-director Althaf Salim will headline an upcoming film titled Manmadhan. The makers have also unveiled a first look along with the announcement, featuring the lead actor, carrying the tagline "The Master of Hearts". It is directed by Anas Kadalundi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Darius Yarmil.

More details regarding the plot and cast of Manmadhan remain undisclosed. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Yukthiraj V, editing by Vinayan MJ, and music by Bibin Ashok and Jubair Muhammed. It is produced by Darius and Sujith KS under the banners of Hotaru Films and Kelly Gang Film Factory.

As an actor, Althaf was last seen in Jeethu Joseph's Nunakkuzhi. Meanwhile, the actor-director is busy making his sophomore directorial film, Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira, starring Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead roles. He made his directorial debut with the Nivin Pauly-starrer Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela.