Odiyan Trailer Decode: A Visual Treat

Odiyan is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language fantasy thriller film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature film debut. It was written by Harikrishnan and is based on the legend of Odiyan, who in Kerala folklore are men possessing shapeshifting abilities, who could assume animal form. Odiyans are said to have inhabited the Malabar region of Kerala before the era of electricity. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role, alongside Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier; produced by Aashirvad Cinemas.

The much-awaited trailer of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s upcoming film Odiyan was released on Wednesday.The filmmakers were forced to advance the official launch of the trailer by one day as the much anticipated trailer was leaked online.

Check out Odiyan trailer right below:

Earlier, Odiyan director VA Shrikumar Menon had announced that the official trailer will release on October 11 and it will be played in cinemas along with Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunni. However, since Tuesday, a leaked version of the trailer has been doing the rounds on the internet. 

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Mohanlal unveiled the trailer on his Facebook page. The trailer has been carefully cut only to stoke the curiosity of the audience without giving away too much of the plot. The trailer opens with Odiyan hounding and leaving a lone walker terrified for his life. “Odiyan is the king of the night,” says the character played by Innocent. The trailer packs a lot of action choreographed by stunt master Peter Hein. It also promises that the movie will be a treat for both eyes and ears. We get glimpses of Manju Warrier and Prakash Raj, but the trailer largely stays focused on Mohanlal’s Odiyan.