Shah noted that corporate sponsors were reluctant to back the film because of its heavy, realistic subject matter, preferring "entertainment flicks".

Due to budget constraints, Shah played the lead role himself to save on actor fees.

Shah has been vocal about the need for Pakistani cinema to focus on strong, relevant content rather than "aping Indian cinema," which he described as a "lethal trap" for local filmmakers.

Revenge of the Worthless is a raw portrayal of the in Pakistan. It moves away from the typical "glamorized" war film to focus on the cultural disfigurement of a land with an enviable heritage.