Soon after the release of Pazhassi Raja, Neelathamara, another M T Vasudevan Nair story will hit the screen. Directed by Lal Jose, Neelathamara is the remake of an old classic, which was then made by lyricist and director, Yusuf Ali Kechery. The new version has Archana Kavi, Rima Kallingal, Samvrutha Sunil, Kalesh and Suresh in its cast. Vijay Ulakanath cranks the camera and the music is by Vidyasagar.