Following his tenure as chief associate director for Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan I and II, Dhana embarked on developing his new project, conceiving a story without a specific actor in mind. T. D. Rajha of Chendur Film International sought to collaborate with Vijay Antony on another film after the success of Kodiyil Oruvan (2021). Upon approaching Antony, they discussed potential directors and ultimately chose Dhana, impressed by his work on Vaanam Kottattum (2020).