Editor-turned-director Appu N Bhattathiri's maiden directorial Nizhal, starring Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara, is gearing up for release in the first week of April. The post-production work of the film is nearing completion.

A thriller scripted by S Sanjeev, Nizhal sees Kunchacko Boban returning to the genre after Anjaam Pathiraa and the upcoming Nayattu.

The cast includes Saiju Kurup, Izin Hash, Vinod Kovoor, Dr Rani, Aneesh Gopal, Divyaprabha, and others.

Appu is editing the film along with Arun Lal. Deepak D Menon is the cinematographer, while Abhishek S Bhattathiri handled the sound design.

Sinoy Joseph worked on the re-recording mixing and Sooraj S Kurup wrote the music.

Anto Joseph, Fellini TP, Badusha, Abhijith M Pillai and Ginesh Jose are producing the film.