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Odiyan is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy drama film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature-film debut. The film was written by Harikrishnan; it is based on the legend of the Odiyan clan, who in Kerala folklore are men who are believed to have shapeshifting abilities and can assume animal forms. Odiyans are said to have inhabited the Malabar region of Kerala before the widespread use of electricity. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role, alongside Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier; it was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas.
Principal photography began in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in August 2017. Major parts of the film were shot in Palakkad district, where the story's Thenkurissi village was recreated. Some scenes were filmed in Vagamon, Athirappilly, and Kochi. The film was completed after 145 days of shooting. Sam C. S. composed the film's score, which also features songs composed by M. Jayachandran. Odiyan was released worldwide on 14 December 2018 alongside its dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu languages.
Original Release
12/13/2018
US Release
12/14/2018
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Mohanlal | Odiyan Manikyan / 'Odiyan' Manikyan |
Prakash Raj | Raavunni Nair / Ravunni Menon |
Manju Warrier | Prabha |
Manoj Joshi | Muthappan / Mootha Manikyan |
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala | Gopi / Gopi Mash |
Siddique | Damodaran Nair / Damodharan Nair |
Narain | K. Prakashan / Prakashan |
Kailash | Ravi |
Harith Cnv | Rakesh |
Sreejaya Nair | Thankamani Varassiar / Thangamani |
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Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Mohanlal | Odiyan Manikyan / 'Odiyan' Manikyan |
Prakash Raj | Raavunni Nair / Ravunni Menon |
Manju Warrier | Prabha |
Manoj Joshi | Muthappan / Mootha Manikyan |
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala | Gopi / Gopi Mash |
Siddique | Damodaran Nair / Damodharan Nair |
Narain | K. Prakashan / Prakashan |
Kailash | Ravi |
Harith Cnv | Rakesh |
Sreejaya Nair | Thankamani Varassiar / Thangamani |
Sana Altaf | Meenakshi |
Santhosh Keezhattoor | Vasudevan / Vasu |
Aneesh Menon | Unnikrishnan |
Mammootty | Narrator (voice) / Narrator |
Motta Rajendran | Odiyan |
Kannan Pattambi | Panchayat President |
Venkitesh V.P. | Villager |
Antony Perumbavoor | KSEB Employee / Electrician |
Joy Badlani | Jayasurya |
Nandhu | Ezhuthachan |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Antony Perumbavoor | Producer |