Director Jis Joy, renowned for his successful collaborations with actor Asif Ali in four previous films, reunites with Ali and introduces actor Biju Menon to this project. The screenplay was penned by debutants Anand Thevarkatt and Sharath Perumbavoor. Arun Narayan, known for producing "Eesho" and "Chaaver," collaborated with Sijo Sebastian to produce the film. The ensemble cast features Miya George, Dileesh Pothan, and Shankar Ramakrishnan in pivotal roles. Biju Menon's portrayal as a cop seamlessly fits with his past experiences in similar roles. Director Jis Joy regards "Thalavan" as his most ambitious project to date in terms of scale and scope.
According to Indian box office tracker Sacnilk, Thalavan performed well on its first nine days at the box office and earned an estimated ₹ 8.05 crore India net.