Dharma Productions Announces First Malayalam Film: Karan Johar Teams up with Manju Warrier, Prithviraj for 'Odiyan'
Karan Johar said the project marks Dharma Productions’ first step into Malayalam cinema and pairs Prithviraj Sukumaran with Manju Warrier in a folklore thriller.
- On Wednesday, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions officially announced its first Malayalam film, 'Odiyan: The Age of Illusion', starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier.
- Filmmaker Rahul Sadasivan will direct the project, drawing on his reputation for blending folklore and psychological horror demonstrated in acclaimed films 'Bhoothakaalam' and 'Bramayugam'.
- The narrative revolves around a shape-shifter's fury in 19th-century Kerala targeting a matriarchal household, with the film planned as a pan-Indian release across Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil.
- Prithviraj stated, "The Odiyan is not just a myth, it is a piece of Kerala's identity," emphasizing how Dharma's partnership aligns two shared creative visions.
- Although a release date remains unannounced, the project has generated significant fan interest, with Manju Warrier reprising her connection to the legend after starring in the 2018 film 'Odiyan'.
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Prithviraj, Manju Warrier team up for Rahul Sadasivan's 'Odiyan: The Age of Illusion'
Rahul Sadasivan's 'Odiyan: The Age of Illusion', starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier, marks Dharma Productions' Malayalam debut,.Malayalam cinema, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Rahul Sadasivan, Dharma Productions, Karan Johar, Odiyan The Age of Illusion, pan-Indian release, folklore, atmospheric narratives, Malayalam film industry, Bhoothakaalam, Bramayugam, supernatural, myth
Odiyan The Age of Illusion: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier team up for new Rahul Sadasivan film
Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier have teamed up for a new film, and fans can't keep calm. Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film marks the producer's foray into the Malayalam film space. The plot and other details have been kept under wraps. Odiyan The Age of Illusion announced In the announcement post, the word Odiyan The Age of Illusion was written amid a black backdrop. A skeleton structure with a bull's head and a human's…
Karan Johar Expands Dharma Productions' Footprint With Debut Malayalam Production 'Odiyan: The Age of Illusion'
Dharma Productions is entering a new chapter. For the first time in its history, the production house is stepping into Malayalam cinema with Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, an ambitious mythological epic backed by Prithviraj Productions and directed by one of contemporary Indian cinema’s most distinctive voices, Rahul Sadasivan. The announcement marks a significant expansion for Dharma Productions as the company continues to broaden its presence be…
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