Directed by VA Shrikumar Menon, Odiyan starring Mohanlal in the lead role is currently in its pre-production stage. As per the latest update, the first schedule of Odiyan will begin in Varanasi on August 24th.

In the movie, Mohanlal will be seen in the role of Manikyan, a man who is mastered in Odividya and will be featured in the age of 30 to 65 in multiple looks. As the character demands tremendous flexibility and agility, Mohanlal will be shedding close to 15 kilos, to attain the movie's first look avatar. The film is touted to have brilliant action scenes as well as extensive special effects.

'Odiyan' will have Manju Warrier in the female lead along with Prakash Raj and Sathyaraj in important roles. With the lyrics penned by Rafeeq Ahamed and Lakshmi Sreekumar, the project's music department is handled by M Jayachandran.Sabu Cyril is in charge of Odiyan`s production design. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, 'Odiyan' will also be shot at the various locations of Palakkad, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Banaras and Hyderabad.