 Originally titled "Bawarchi", Madhavan was chosen to star in the lead role, and also wrote the film's dialogues, while Sanjay Dayma was selected as the director of the project following his work as an associate director in films such as "Lagaan" (2001).Madhavan chose to rewrite the second half of the original film and change the climax to his preference.Actress Samita Bangargi was cast in the film after Madhavan's wife Sarita had recommended her after seeing her work in "Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?"