A peek behind recreating the '70s has been revealed by the makers of Arasan as a behind-the-scenes video of the film has been released. The video focuses on the five minute promo for the Vetri Maaran directorial, which debuted in theatres in October.

The video also offers a look at the sets on the day of shooting, which was also filled with surprising guests. Samuthirakani, who starred in Vada Chennai (2018), as Guna, was present for the shooting. While Samuthirakani hasn't been confirmed for Arasan, his presence on the sets spark speculations about the actor's return. Actor Soori, who was part of Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai: Part 1 and Part 2, was also present for the shoot.

While the exact plot of the film hasn't been unveiled yet, the promo released in October, showed a man (Silambarasan) on trial for three murders narrating his story to director Nelson (playing himself in the film). A flashback shows the man walking down a path, covered in blood, with people chasing after him, on the night of said murders.

Later Vijay Sethupathi was confirmed to join the cast of Arasan, continuing his collaboration with Vetri Maaran after Viduthalai: Part 1 and Part 2. A still from the sets of the film, also revealed that actor Yogalakshmi, who has starred in Tourist Family and JioHotstar's Heart Beat has joined the film.

Anirudh composes music for Arasan, marking his first collaboration with the director. Vetri Maaran regular, R Velraj, is the director of photography for the film. R Ramar is the editor, Jacki is the art director, and Peter Hein is the stunt choreographer. Kalaipuli S Thanu is producing the film under his V Creations banner.