The teaser of Sibi Malayil directorial, Kothu, has been released. The short footage, featuring a dialogue between Asif Ali and Ranjith, hints at a political thriller set in Kannur. Asif essays a party worker from the district.

Roshan Mathew, Nikhila Vimal, Suresh Krishna, Vijilesh, and Sreelakshmi form the rest of the cast. Actor-filmmaker Ranjith, who is producing the film with PM Sasidharan under the banner of Gold Coin Motion Pictures, is appearing in a significant role.

The film sees Ranjith reuniting with Sibi Malayali after 22 years. The duo last worked together in Summer In Bethlehem, for which Ranjith wrote the script.

Newcomer Hemanth Kumar pens the script. Prasanth Raveendran cranks the camera, and Kailas Menon composes songs for the film.