It looks like the cast of Petta is improving with each day. Kammattipadam-fame Manikandan Achari has now joined this film, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The actor posted a picture of himself with Vijay Sethupathi from the film's set, with a caption that read, "In Lucknow, with Vijay Sethupathi as part of Karthik Subbaraj's next. I also thanked him on behalf of all Malayalis for the help he provided during the time of the floods." 

In addition to Rajinikanth and Vijay Sethupathi, Petta also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Trisha and Simran. As per reports, the film's Lucknow schedule, which began on Friday, will go on for a month. The crew is also expected to film in some other areas of Uttar Pradesh. Sun Pictures is bankrolling this project. Manikandan made his debut in Rajeev Ravi's Kammattipadam in 2016, and will be next seen in Kayamkulam Kochunni with Nivin Pauly.