While it was earlier reported that filmmaker Pragabal's sophomore, Jockey, will be released in theatres on January 14, the makers announced that the release date has been moved without specifying a new date.

In an official note, the makers stated that, "This brief delay is only to ensure something even better, and we promise it will be worth the wait."

Calling the film an animal-sport entertainer with gangster elements, the filmmaker, in an interview with the CE, said, "Jockey is as much a gangster drama as it is an animal-sport film. That way, Jockey will be a completely different experience. The film will enter the gangster phase due to a conflict in the sport. There will be intense action both on and off the field. Having said that, the emotional undercurrent will justify the action that ensues."

Jockey marks the second collaboration between the director and actors Yuvan and Ridhaan Krishna, after Muddy. The film also stars Ammu Abhirami as the female lead and Madhu Sudhan Rao in a pivotal role.

Jockey's technical crew comprises cinematographer Udhayakumar, editor Srikanth, composer Sakthi Balaji, art director C Udhayakumar, and stunt choreographer Prabhu Jacky.