Paavada (2016) director G Marthandan has announced his next film titled Ottam Thullal. The upcoming Malayalam film was officially announced by the makers with the unveiling of its title poster on social media. Scripted by Binu Sasiram, who also plays a prominent role, it features Vijayaraghavan, Harisree Ashokan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Pauly Valsan, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Tini Tom, Manoj KU and Kutty Akhil, among others.

Ottam Thullal is backed by GKS Productions, with Mohanan Nellikkat producing and Aadhya Sajith presenting. On the technical front, the film has Pradeep Nair in charge of cinematography, while editing is handled by Johnkutty. More details regarding its plot and genre are yet to be disclosed.

Marthandan made his directorial debut with the Mammootty-starrer Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus in 2013 and later reunited with the veteran actor for his sophomore outing Acha Dhin (2015). His filmography also includes Prithviraj Sukumaran's Paavada (2016), Kunchacko Boban's Johny Johny Yes Appa (2018), and Maharani (2023).