Producer CV Kumar's fun-filled joy ride 144 is all set for the release. The film has Ashok Selvan, Siva alongside Oviya and Shruthi Ramakrishnan of Aanmai Thavarel fame playing the lead roles. In the film, Ashok Selvan plays the role of a cab driver. "It is an interesting crime-comedy and I am sure it will be a fun entertainer for the audience. Till now, filmmakers have explored only the violent side of Madurai, but this film will be about the jolly side of Madurai. I play a role of a car driver, who is also an illegal car racer. But I didn't learn car racing from anyone as there are only a few scenes," the actor was quoted saying.
 
144 is directed by Manikandan with music by Sean Roldan and cinematography being handled by Gurudev and editing done by Leo John Paul. Thirukumaran Entertainment is producing the film in association with Abi & Abi Pictures are jointly producing this film.