Later, Shyam learns that Aathira is a ghost seeking vengeance against who killed her, her lover Ananthan, and her father in the past and agrees to help her accomplish her mission.

The shooting of the film commenced on 2 December 2009 at Marine Drive, Vaikom, Muhamma, Cherthala, Vypin Beach, uttalam, Ambasamudram, Achankovil, Thenmala, and Palaruvi.

The film was not allowed to censor at first, but director Vinayan consulted the High Court of Kerala and won the case.

[citation needed] The soundtrack for the film was scored by débutante Sajan Madhav, with lyrics penned by Kaithapram and Vinayan.

Still, if you are willing to leave your brains back home and set your mind just to have some fun at the theatre, well, Yakshiyum Njanum could turn out to be a watchable fare".

[3] Nowrunning.com wrote "Vinayan has moved miles ahead of Aakasha Ganga, and has tried to bring in a few fresh scares into his new film ... in spite of all this, there is no genuine scariness in it", but added that "Meghna who plays the Yakshi is a charmer".