Mohanlal odiyan will start rolling from May 25

Mohanlal odiyan will start rolling from May 25

Reported By Neenu27 Mar 2017

Ad Filmmaker Sreekumar is all set to debut as director with a new film which is to see Superstar Mohanlal in lead role and the film has been launched. We had reported earlier that the actor’s new film has been titled Odiyan and it will be shot using 3D technology.

Mohanlal has announced his upcoming big budget project ‘Odiyan’ via his Facebook page, claiming it will be a visual treat.

The veteran actor also revealed that Manju Warrier would play the female lead in the film, Odiyan will start rolling frmom may 25th thist year and it wiil be produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

'Odiyan' tells the story of a man who has mastered 'odividya', a black magic trick. Earlier, speculations were also rife that Bollywood megastar Amithabh bachan will play an important role in Odiyan. If rumours come true, it will mark the third collaboration between Mohanlal and Big B.

'Odiyan', which marks the directorial debut of renowned ad filmmaker Shrikumar, will reportedly be the most expensive Malayalam film to go into production. Written by National Award winner Harikrishnan, 'Odiyan' will see 'Pulimurugan' fame Shaji Kumar handling the cinematography.

Mohanlal is now awaiting the release of his upcoming war movie 1971 – Beyond Borders, which is directed by Major Ravi. The film is inspired by real-life events that took place during the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. Mohanlal plays a double role, while Telugu actor Allu Sirish makes his debut in Malayalam with this film. It is due in theatres on April 7.