Dharma Productions to co produce 'Odiyan: The Age of Illusion'
Karan Johar's Dharma Productions is teaming up with Prithviraj Productions for its first Malayalam film, Odiyan: The Age of Illusion.
Directed by Rahul Sadasivan and starring Manju Warrier and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the movie dives into 19th-century Kerala and the legend of a shape-shifting Odiyan whose fury descends on a powerful matriarchal household, setting off a battle between truth and illusion.
Johar praises Malayalam cinema's storytelling
Johar called Malayalam cinema, "I have been a great admirer of Malayalam cinema for a long time, and have always wanted to be part of that world. The craft, the courage, the way its filmmakers trust their audiences - it is something I have watched with genuine awe." and praised its storytelling, saying this was the perfect time to collaborate.
The Odiyan story is a big part of Kerala's culture, and bringing it to a wider audience highlights how regional legends can make for seriously compelling cinema.