Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions are coming together to supply Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, a sweeping epic rooted within the folklore and cultural mythology of Nineteenth-century Kerala. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Supriya Menon, and directed by Rahul Sadasivan (Bhoothakaalam, Bramayugam, Diés Irae), the film stars Manju Warrier and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It marks Dharma Productions’ first Malayalam production, a major first for considered one of India’s most storied film houses.
Karan Johar declares Dharma Productions’ Malayalam debut with Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Odiyan
At its core, the film is a couple of terrifying shape-shifter from Kerala legend, whose fury descends on a robust matriarchal household, setting off a battle between truth and illusion that crackles with myth, menace and psychological weight. Rahul Sadasivan, who has built probably the most distinctive bodies of labor in Indian cinema through his singular command of Kerala’s folklore and atmosphere, takes on his most ambitious project yet.
Karan Johar, Producer, Dharma Productions, said, “I actually have been an excellent admirer of Malayalam cinema for a very long time, and have all the time desired to be a part of that world. The craft, the courage, the way in which its filmmakers trust their audiences – it’s something I actually have watched with real awe. When this story got here to us, with Rahul’s vision and Prithviraj on the helm, it felt like exactly the precise moment. Odiyan: The Age of Illusion is the sort of film that deserves the largest possible canvas, and I’m glad we get to present it just that.”
Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions, said, “Malayalam cinema represents all the things we respect in storytelling, fearless creative ambition, deep cultural rootedness, and a reference to audiences that’s genuinely earned. For Dharma, foraying into Malayalam cinema is a natural and exciting expansion, the industry has the talent, the audiences, and the storytelling muscle that make it a market we absolutely wish to be in. Collaborating with Prithviraj Productions and Rahul Sadasivan on Odiyan: The Age of Illusion is a proud moment for us, and one which signals exactly where we’re headed.”
Prithviraj Sukumaran, Actor & Producer, Prithviraj Productions, said, “The Odiyan shouldn’t be only a myth, it’s a bit of Kerala’s identity, a legend that has travelled through generations and continues to carry a robust place in our cultural consciousness. Bringing this story to the screen in a way that honours its mythology and the culture it comes from, has been a pursuit very near my heart. Having Dharma Productions come on board as our partner brings together two shared visions and I’m excited to see the way it takes shape.”
Supriya Menon, Director of Prithviraj Productions, said, “As an organization that’s been consistently attempting to improve Malayalam cinema, where storytelling is championed by its audience and work on different genres – we’re joyful to welcome Dharma Productions into the disruptive world of Malayalam cinema. We hope to proceed our efforts with Odiyan to bring world class cinema to screens of Malayalam and offer our audience an excellent viewing experience.”
Rahul Sadasivan, Film Director, said, “Folklore has all the time been a robust source of fear since it exists within the space between memory, belief, and imagination. With Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, I desired to revisit considered one of Kerala’s most enduring legends and produce it to life through a cinematic language rooted in atmosphere, mystery, and emotion. After the love and recognition audiences gave my previous movies, this project represents a chance to inform a story on a much larger canvas while staying true to the themes which have all the time interested me. I’m excited to collaborate with Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions in bringing this vision to life.”
Odiyan: The Age of Illusion is coming soon to cinemas.
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