Malaikottai Vaaliban director Lijo Jose Pellissery recently remarked that he doesn't adhere to any specific style in his films, preferring instead to draw from his accumulated experiences.
In Yatra, Mammootty played the role of late politician YS Rajasekhara Reddy. Jiiva will be playing the role of YSR's son and AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Yatra 2.