After the success of Vadivelu's debut film as the protagonist in Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi, Ramaiah signed him up for the project.

Despite several indications that two prominent actress, would portray the lead female roles; a debutant, Yamini Sharma and Suja were selected.

Nassar, Sumithra and the director himself, play supporting roles, while prominent heroine, Shriya Saran, was recruited to act as a ghost buster and dance in a single song.

Comedy turns into tragedy, as he is transformed into a 90-year-old whom even his mother (Sumithra) cannot recognize, and Rambha is cursed to become a formless soul.

Devendran seeks Brihaspathi's counsel and a way to relieve Azhagappan and Rambha from their curses is born.

[2] Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan carried great expectations after success of Vadivelu's previous film, which was a blockbuster.

Prominent actresses Shilpa Shetty became heavily linked to the project, however, after joining the Celebrity Big Brother household, she refused the role.

Simran Bagga, a leading actress in the early 2000s, attempting a comeback was also considered as well as Vadivelu's previous heroine Tejashree.

Sify wrote "On the whole, Indiralokathil Na Azhagappan is a tough pill to swallow, as it is so damn boring.