Production has officially begun on the upcoming Malayalam feature *Odiyan: The Age of Illusion*, following a ceremonial launch event held on September 14, 2026. According to reports from *The Hindu*, the film brings together a prominent creative team, including lead actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Rahul Sadasivan, who previously directed the acclaimed horror feature *Bramayugam*. The project is being jointly produced by Prithviraj’s personal production banner alongside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, marking the latter company's official entry into the Malayalam film industry. Alongside Prithviraj, Manju Warrier has been cast as the female lead, and the multi-lingual release is planned to be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, featuring a crew that includes music composer Christo Xavier and editor Shafique Mohamed Ali.
The narrative of *Odiyan: The Age of Illusion* draws inspiration from Kerala folklore, specifically centering on the legendary figure of the shapeshifting practitioner who utilizes illusion as a tactical weapon. While the myth was previously depicted on screen in VA Shrikumar Menon’s 2018 movie starring Mohanlal and has also seen references in *Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra*, this upcoming project represents Sadasivan’s fourth foray into the horror genre following his earlier works *Bhoothakaalam*, *Bramayugam*, and *Dies Irae*. The production duties are shared among Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Adar Poonwalla for Dharma Productions, with Supriya Menon representing Prithviraj Productions.
Beyond this newly launched venture, the principal cast members have several other high-profile projects lined up in the near future. Prithviraj Sukumaran is preparing for the global release of the crime thriller *Daayra*, a Meghna Gulzar directorial co-starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, set to hit theaters shortly after the film's launch. Furthermore, he is slated to appear as the primary antagonist in SS Rajamouli's anticipated epic *Varanasi*, which features Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and is scheduled for an April 2027 premiere. Meanwhile, Manju Warrier's upcoming professional commitments include roles in Renjit Verma's directorial debut *Nere Chovva*—co-starring Kunchacko Boban—as well as Anand Menen’s *Happiloop*.
At a glance
- Production has officially begun on the upcoming Malayalam feature *Odiyan: The Age of Illusion*, following a ceremonial launch event held on September 14, 2026.
- According to reports from *The Hindu*, the film brings together a prominent creative team, including lead actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Rahul Sadasivan, who previously directed the acclaimed horror feature *Bramayugam*.
- The project is being jointly produced by Prithviraj’s personal production banner alongside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, marking the latter company's official entry into the Malayalam film industry.
The update
Production has officially begun on the upcoming Malayalam feature *Odiyan: The Age of Illusion*, following a ceremonial launch event held on September 14, 2026. According to reports from *The Hindu*, the film brings together a prominent creative team, including lead actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Rahul Sadasivan, who previously directed the acclaimed horror feature *Bramayugam*. The project is being jointly produced by Prithviraj’s personal production banner alongside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, marking the latter company's official entry into the Malayalam film industry. Alongside Prithviraj, Manju Warrier has been cast as the female lead, and the multi-lingual release is planned to be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, featuring a crew that includes music composer Christo Xavier and editor Shafique Mohamed Ali.
The narrative of *Odiyan: The Age of Illusion* draws inspiration from Kerala folklore, specifically centering on the legendary figure of the shapeshifting practitioner who utilizes illusion as a tactical weapon. While the myth was previously depicted on screen in VA Shrikumar Menon’s 2018 movie starring Mohanlal and has also seen references in *Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra*, this upcoming project represents Sadasivan’s fourth foray into the horror genre following his earlier works *Bhoothakaalam*, *Bramayugam*, and *Dies Irae*. The production duties are shared among Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Adar Poonwalla for Dharma Productions, with Supriya Menon representing Prithviraj Productions.
Beyond this newly launched venture, the principal cast members have several other high-profile projects lined up in the near future. Prithviraj Sukumaran is preparing for the global release of the crime thriller *Daayra*, a Meghna Gulzar directorial co-starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, set to hit theaters shortly after the film's launch. Furthermore, he is slated to appear as the primary antagonist in SS Rajamouli's anticipated epic *Varanasi*, which features Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and is scheduled for an April 2027 premiere. Meanwhile, Manju Warrier's upcoming professional commitments include roles in Renjit Verma's directorial debut *Nere Chovva*—co-starring Kunchacko Boban—as well as Anand Menen’s *Happiloop*.
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Source: The Hindu
