It was produced by Asif Ali in his debut film production and was co-produced by Sajin Jaffer and Brijeesh Muhammed under the banner Adam's World of Imagination.

Haider who worked for Mumbai underworld develops a plan to steal diamonds from a racket based in Kohinoor textile store in Cherupuzha run by Mamman and Xavier.

They in turn make a sub-contract to a small-time thief, Aandikunju, who gets his friend, Louis, involved to steal for the group.

Louis as a 1980s characterized youth has admiration for the underworld dons and is highly fascinated by Mammootty's character, Tharadas, from the popular film Athirathram and Mohanlal's character, Sagar Alias Jacky, from the popular film Irupatham Noottandu, and wants to be a successful smuggler like them.

Malayala Manorama rated 2.75 out of 5 stars and concluded "Kohinoor is a fun-filled thriller and has all the elements of an entertainer, with a pinch of romance, friendship and wicked twists" and gave special mention to cinematography and lead performances especially for Indrajith's screen presence and dialogue delivery.

[2] Filmibeat.com rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and described as "A well-packed entertainer with the right elements of humour, thrill and nostalgia", giving special mention to Indrajith's performance, also cinematography, editing, art and costumes which helps to create the ambience of the 80s.