Happy Sardar[1] is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film co-written and directed by debutant directorial duo Sudip Joshy and Geethika Sudip.

[4] In February 2019, it was reported that Kalidas Jayaram will be playing the male lead along with Bollywood actor Javed Jaffrey in an important role.

[7][8] On 16 February, Jaffrey was confirmed to be playing Kalidas's father with Merin Philip as the female lead.

[9] Merin was previously seen in Poomaram starring Kalidas in a supporting role.

[11] Times of India reported on 19 September that Kalidas, playing a Sikh character will have Aanandam fame Siddhi Mahajankatti as the female lead.