The project was announced on 2021, but eventually shelved by the production house, later took over by Vels Film International on 2024. Aghathiyaa is scheduled to be released in theatres on 31 January 2025.[3]
In mid-May 2020, lyricist-turned-director Pa. Vijay announced his third directorial venture titled Methavi with Jiiva, Arjun Sarja, Raashii Khanna in the lead roles.[4] The film was said to be of horror thriller genre and bankrolled by S. Raja of Makkal Arasan Pictures.[5] Although, Pa. Vijay had worked with Yuvan Shankar Raja, Methavi[6] marked the maiden collaboration of Pa. Vijay with Yuvan Shankar Raja in the former's direction.[7] But the project got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the death a Russian girl playing a crucial role.[8] In late-March 2023, it was announced that Vels Film International have taken up the project and are planning to release, but was eventually shelved.[9]
In late-March 2023, director Pa. Vijay confirmed that he is associating again, thereby retaining most of the cast and crew for a new untitled period drama film.[10] On 7 October 2024, Vels Film International through a first look poster, revealed the titled of the film Aghathiyaa[11] starring Jiiva and Raashii Khanna[12] in the lead roles alongside, Arjun Sarja and Edward Sonnenblick in prominent roles[13] alongside Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, Redin Kingsley and others in supporting roles.[14]
The film is produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under his Vels Film International banner and co-produced by Aneesh Arjun Dev under Wam India.[15] The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography handled by Deepak Kumar Padhy,[16] editing by San Lokesh, stunt choreography by K Ganesh and dance choreography by Sridhar.[17]
