Odiyan

Odiyan
Theatrical release poster
Directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon
Produced by Antony Perumbavoor
Screenplay by Harikrishnan
Starring
Music by
Cinematography Shaji Kumar
Edited by Johnkutty
Production
company
Distributed by Max Creations Release
Release date
  • 14 December 2018 (2018-12-14)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Odiyan is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language fantasy thriller film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature film debut. It was written by Harikrishnan and is based on the legend of Odiyan, who in Kerala folklore are men possessing shapeshifting abilities, who could assume animal form. Odiyans are said to have inhabited the Malabar region of Kerala before the era of electricity. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role, alongside Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier; produced by Aashirvad Cinemas.

Principal photography began in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on 25 August 2017.[1] The film is set to release on 14 December 2018.

Cast

Production

Development

On 4 February 2017, Kerala Kaumudi reported that a 3D film titled Odiyan was in development with Mohanlal and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles, written by Harikrishnan and to be directed by commercial director V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature film debut. Bachchan was reported to be playing the father role of Mohanlal's character, and Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier in other substantial roles. Reportedly the film was based on the legends of "Odiyan" community—mythical black magicians with the ability to shapeshift by using a trick called odi vidya. Inhabited mostly in Malabar regions, the legends says Odiyans used to terrorise people to death by assuming animal forms at night.[2] On 26 March 2017, the project was officially confirmed by Mohanlal via his social networking pages; he announced that Antony Perumbavoor would produce the film through Aashirvad Cinemas, Sabu Cyril (later replaced) and Shaji Kumar would serve as production designer and cinematographer, and Warrier would play the female lead role—though he did not mentioned Bachchan, Raj or the 3D format.[3] Meanwhile, Menon confirmed via media outlets that Raj would play a character with "shades of grey" and Warrier have an equally important role as Mohanlal's, while a leading Bollywood actor would also play a pivotal role; the crew includes Peter Hein as stunt coordinator, A. Sreekar Prasad as editor, M. Jayachandran as music director, P. M. Satheesh as sound designer, and Gokuldas as art director. While describing the film, Menon said: "one could say Odiyans are the first quotation gangs in Kerala. They went in disguise of animals during night hours to attack their enemies. The movie is rooted on this tribes and their myth, something like magical realism". He said Odiyan is likely to release in 2017, but is uncertain as the film has to be shot at night and demands an extensive VFX work, which decides the post-production time. Filming was then scheduled to begin on 25 May 2017.[4]

Later, Prasanth Madhav replaced Gokuldas as art director and Johnkutty replaced Prasad as editor.[5] NY VFXWAALA was hired for visual effects. According to Shrikumar, the film is a magical realism thriller.[6]

Character looks

The first-look motion poster of the film featuring the concept art of a younger Odiyan Manikyan was released earlier. He filmed the scenes of 65-year old Manikyan in the film's earlier schedules.

For achieving the character look of the younger Manikyan, Mohanlal had to lose weight. He underwent physical training under a 25-member expert team from France.[7] In the 51-day long training session, Mohanlal lost 18 kilograms (40 lb) body weight.[8] A teaser featuring his younger look was released on 13 December 2017.[9] It received positive response, Mohanlal's effort for the transformation was praised by media outlets and people from film industry.[10][11][12]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 25 August at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.[13] Mohanlal joined the sets on 28 August.[14] The other locations are Palakkad, Tazrak, Udumalaipettai, Pollachi, and Hyderabad. The 12 minutes long climax sequence took 25 days to finish filming. The action choreography was done by Peter Heiin

Final schedule began in 2018 March with Mohanlal in the young look which ended in late April.

Music

The songs featured in the film is composed by M. Jayachandran while the lyrics are written by Rafeeq Ahamed and Lakshmi Sreekumar. Shreya Ghoshal has rendered a song to the film. In November 2017, it was confirmed that Sam C. S. will compose the film score, which will be his debut in Malayalam.[15]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on 14 December 2018.[16]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/odiyan-mohanlal-shoots-in-varanasi-tells-us-more-about-his-character-manikyan-watch-video/story-KRL8vkUip0HFwYTcpXovyH.html
  2. ↑ രാജേഷ്, വി. എസ്. (4 February 2017). "മോഹൻലാലിന്റെ ഒടിയൻ ത്രീഡിയിൽ ബച്ചനും". Kerala Kaumudi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  3. ↑ Express Web Desk (26 March 2017). "Mohanlal says his next film Odiyan will be a visual treat". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  4. ↑ Suresh, Meera (26 March 2017). "'Odiyan will be a landmark in Mohanlal's illustrious career'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Odiyan is touted to be the most expensive film to come in Mollywood". southlive. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  6. ↑ U. R., Arya (21 April 2017). "Odiyan is set between 50s and 90s: V A Shrikumar Menon". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  7. ↑ "Mohanlal sheds pounds the French way for 'Odiyan'". Malayala Manorama. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  8. ↑ Warrier, Unni K. (13 December 2017). "Mohanlal regains his 'youth' for Odiyan, unveils new look". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  9. ↑ "Mohanlal's makeover as 'Odiyan'; reduced 18 kg to look younger". Mathrubhumi. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  10. ↑ R., Manoj Kumar (15 December 2017). "Rajinikanth impressed by Mohanlal's transformation for Odiyan". The Indian Express. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  11. ↑ Sundar, Priyanka (13 December 2017). "Odiyan teaser: Mohanlal's massive transformation to play Manickan is impressive. Watch video". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  12. ↑ K., Janani (13 December 2017). "How Mohanlal got his Odiyan new look will make you do a double take". Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  13. ↑ "Odiyan Shooting Begins". The Indian Express. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  14. ↑ "Mohanlal Joins Odiyan". filmibeat. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  15. ↑ Suganthi, M. (2 November 2017). "Sam CS composes a single for horror anthology". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  16. ↑ "Odiyan trailer to be released along with Kayamkulam Kochunni - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
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