Karthi's 27th film is titled Meiyazhagan. The actor took to X to announce the title with a first-look poster that features him at the back of a bicycle with Arvind Swamy and an outline of Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur in the background. Written and directed by C Prem Kumar of 96 fame, the film stars Sri Divya as its female lead, as well as Saran Shakthi and Rajkiran in important roles. The cast also includes Swathi Konde, Devadarshini, Jayaprakash, Sri Ranjani, Ilavarasu, Karunakaran, Saran, Rachel Rebecca, Anthony, Rajkumar, Indumati, Rani Samyukta, Kayal Subramani, and Ashok Pandian. Plot details are under wraps, but the poster suggests that it is about two brothers.

Produced by Suriya and Jyotika under their 2D Entertainment banner, Meiyazhagan was shot in and around Kumbakonam and Sivaganga. Production on the film was wrapped this February. It has cinematography by Mahendran Jayaraju, music by Govind Vasantha, and editing by R Govindraj. It reunites Govind Vasantha and Prem Kumar after 96. It is nearing the end of the post-production phase right now.

Karthi was last seen in 2023's Japan, and his upcoming projects also include Vaa Vaathiyaare. On the other hand, Arvind Swamy last appeared in Singapore Saloon.