Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nivetha Pethuraj of 'Oru Naal Koothu' fame have paired up for 'Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam' directed by debutant Thalapathy Prabhu. The film touted to be a comic entertainer is being produced by Thenandal Studios Limited banner which was formerly known as Sri Thenandal Films. This is the first time Udhay is acting in an out and out rural entertainer.

Soori is acting as the lead comedian. Veteran actor-director R.Parthiban has been cast in an important supporting character as Nivetha's father.

D.Imman has provided the musical score while Balasubramaniam has done the cinematography.

The film went on floors in Theni district during the month of September and now it has been announced that the film will hit the screens on August 11, 2017 for the Independence Day weekend. .