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-{{Infobox film
-| name           = Odiyan
-| image          = Odiyan film poster.jpg
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-| caption        = Theatrical release poster
-| director       = [[V. A. Shrikumar Menon]]
-| producer       = [[Antony Perumbavoor]]
-| screenplay     = Harikrishnan
-| starring       = {{plainlist|
-* [[Mohanlal]]
-* [[Prakash Raj]]
-* [[Manju Warrier]]
-}}
-| narrator       = [[Mammootty]]
-| music          = {{plainlist|
-* [[M. Jayachandran]]
-* [[Sam C. S.]]
-}}
-| editing        = [[Johnkutty]]
-| cinematography = [[Shaji Kumar]]
-| studio         = [[Aashirvad Cinemas]]
-| distributor    = [[Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments|Max Creations Release]]
-| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|12|14}}
-| runtime        = 167 minutes
-| country        = India
-| language       = [[Malayalam]]
-| budget         = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
-| gross          = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
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-'''''Odiyan''''' is a 2018 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Fantasy film|fantasy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]]<!--Per https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/odiyan-film--> film directed by [[V. A. Shrikumar Menon]] in his feature-film debut. The film was written by Harikrishnan; it is based on the legend of the Odiyan clan, who in [[Kerala]] folklore are men believed to possess [[shapeshifting]] abilities and can assume animal forms. Odiyans are said to have inhabited the [[Malabar region]] of Kerala before the widespread use of electricity. The film stars [[Mohanlal]] in the title role, alongside [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Manju Warrier]]; it was produced by [[Antony Perumbavoor]] through [[Aashirvad Cinemas]].
-[[Principal photography]] began in [[Varanasi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], in August 2017. Major parts of the film were shot in [[Palakkad district]], where the story's Thenkurissi village was recreated. Some scenes were filmed in [[Vagamon]], [[Athirappilly]], and [[Kochi]]. The film was completed after 145 days of shooting. [[Sam C. S.]] composed the film's score, which also features songs composed by [[M. Jayachandran]]. ''Odiyan'' was released worldwide on 14 December 2018 alongside its dubbed versions in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages.
-Upon release, ''Odiyan'' received mixed reviews from critics, despite it, the film grossed more than ₹54 crore worldwide in two weeks into release, becoming [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time]].
-==Cast==
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-* [[Mohanlal]] as Odiyan Manikyan
-* [[Prakash Raj]] as Ravunni
-* [[Manju Warrier]] as Prabha
-* [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Gopi Mash
-* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Damodharan Nair
-* [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]] as Muthappan
-* [[Nandhu]] as Ezhuthachan
-* [[Narain (actor)|Narain]] as Prakashan
-* [[Aneesh G Menon]] as Unnikrishnan
-* [[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]] as Ravi
-* [[Sana Althaf]] as Meenakshi
-* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Vasudevan
-* Sreejaya Nair as Thankamani Varassiar
-* [[Rajendran]] as [[Doppelgänger]] Odiyan
-{{div col end}}
-==Production==
-===Development===
-On 4 February 2017, ''[[Kerala Kaumudi]]'' reported that a [[3D film]] titled ''Odiyan'' starring [[Mohanlal]] and [[Amitabh Bachchan]], written by Harikrishnan and to be directed by [[commercial director]] [[V. A. Shrikumar Menon]] in what will be his [[feature film]] debut, was in development. Bachchan was reported to be playing the father of Mohanlal's character, and Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier were in substantial roles. The film is based on the legends of the "Odiyan" clan—mythical [[Black magic|black magicians]] with the ability to [[Shapeshifting|shapeshift]] by using a trick called ''odi vidya''.<ref>{{cite news|last=രാജേഷ്|first=വി. എസ്.|title=മോഹൻലാലിന്റെ ഒടിയൻ ത്രീഡിയിൽ ബച്ചനും|url=https://s31.postimg.cc/xq6cjw31n/Kerala_Kaumudi_epaper_page_no.14_-_04-02-2017.png|accessdate=14 May 2018|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=4 February 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.is/Z7YyA|archivedate=14 May 2018|language=ml|deadurl=no}}</ref> The mythical clan, which supposedly Inhabited the [[Malabar region]] of North Kerala, were said to terrorise people to death by appearing in animal forms called ''odi veykkuka'' at night. This story was based on folk tales of Odiyan; Harikrishnan did not undertake any additional research.<ref name="MM">{{cite news|last=K.|first=Padmakumar|title=Mohanlal's 'Odiyan', as perceived by its creator Harikrishnan|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/05/27/mohanlal-odiyan-as-perceived-by-its-creator-harikrishnan.html|accessdate=20 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=27 May 2018}}</ref>
-On 26 March 2017, Mohanlal confirmed the project officially via [[Social networking service|social media]]. He wrote that [[Antony Perumbavoor]] would produce the film through [[Aashirvad Cinemas]], and that [[Sabu Cyril]]—who was later replaced by Prashanth Madhav—and [[Shaji Kumar]] would serve as production designer and cinematographer. Warrier would play the female lead role—though he did not mention Bachchan, Raj or the 3D format.<ref>{{cite news|author=Express Web Desk|title=Mohanlal says his next film Odiyan will be a visual treat|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-says-his-next-film-odiyan-will-be-a-visual-treat-4586166/|accessdate=28 August 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=26 March 2017}}</ref> According to Menon, ''Odiyan'' is a "rustic thriller" and the story is based on the tribes of Odiyans and their myth. Odiyans are said to have been the first "quotation gangs" (hired criminals) in Kerala, who went disguised as animals during night hours to attack their enemies.<ref name="TNIE1">{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Meera|title='Odiyan will be a landmark in Mohanlal's illustrious career'|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/mar/26/odiyan--will-be-a-landmark-in-mohanlals-illustrious-career-1586231.html|accessdate=29 July 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=26 March 2017}}</ref> Menon described the film as a [[magical realism]] thriller.<ref>{{cite news|last=U. R.|first=Arya|title=Odiyan is set between 50s and 90s: V A Shrikumar Menon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/odiyan-is-set-between-50s-and-90s-v-a-shrikumar-menon/articleshow/58297402.cms|accessdate=11 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 April 2017}}</ref> Both Menon and Harikrishnan originate from Palakkad (Malabar) and grew up hearing the legends of Odiyans during their childhood. It was Harikrishsnan's long-time dream to write a story on Odiyans. The film is also set in rural Palakkad.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sreekumar|first=Priya|title=Odiyan tales retold|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/060417/odiyan-tales-retold.html|accessdate=24 November 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ഒടിയന്റെ പിറവിക്കു പിന്നില്‍, ശ്രീകുമാര്‍ മേനോന്‍ പറയുന്നത്|url=https://southlive.in/movie/celebrity-talk/odiyan-movie-behind-story/|publisher=Southlive.in|accessdate=24 November 2018|language=ml|date=7 April 2018}}</ref>
-Menon and Harikrishnan initially planned a children's film titled ''Randu Vaanavillukal'', which was set in the [[drylands]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Before filming, however, the [[2015 South Indian floods|Tamil Nadu flood]] happened, turning the film location green and lush, making it unsuitable for the film and their plans to shift the location was unsuccessful. The two met again for a follow-up discussion.<ref name="NFW1">{{cite web|last=Suresh|first=K.|title=ഒരിടത്തൊരിടത്തൊരു ഒടിയനുണ്ടായിരുന്നു......|url=https://www.magzter.com/IN/NANA-FILM-WEEKLY/Nana-Film/Entertainment/273169|website=[[Magzter]]|publisher=Nana Film Weekly|accessdate=15 November 2018|pages=8 – 11|language=ml|date=15 April 2018|subscription=yes}}</ref> ''Odiyan'' originated from a conversation between Menon and Harikrishnan. Menon liked a one-line story narrated by Harikrishnan, who later wrote a single scene for ''Odiyan'', which he intended as the introduction of the title character. He showed it to Menon, who sent it to Mohanlal and the project got underway. The scene remains in the film's final cut. Earlier, writer-director [[A. K. Lohithadas]] had proceeded with a story based on an Odiyan with Mohanlal in the lead role, but it was not made into a film. Director [[Lal Jose]] also contemplated making such a film, but later abandoned the idea. Evaluating these unsuccessful attempts, Harikrishnan said they may have failed because they might have directly followed the myth of the Odiyans rather than making a novel attempt. Harikrishnan wrote ''Odiyan'' devoid of myth.<ref name="deepika">{{cite news|url=https://www.deepika.com/cinema/StarChat.aspx?Script-Writer-Harikrishnan-about-Odiyan-and-Mohanlal&ID=605|title="ഒടിയൻ' മാസ് – ഫാന്റസി ത്രില്ലർ: തിരക്കഥാകൃത്ത് ഹരികൃഷ്ണൻ|last=ബൈജുനാഥ്|first=ടി. ജി.|date=9 July 2018|work=[[Deepika (newspaper)|Deepika]]|accessdate=19 November 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Antony Perumbavoor suggested a major change in the first draft of the screenplay, which introduced a villain into the film. The script was completely rewritten, after which Menon described Antony as an ace [[script doctor]]. Mohanlal suggested two minor changes in the second draft and in the second sitting approved the screenplay.<ref name="NFW1" />
-Harikrishnan got the plot idea when he was lecturing journalism classes; he asked the students to write a feature story to test their creativity. The subject was "if Hollywood director Steven Spielberg comes to Palakkad to meet the last Odiyan". The word "last" was registered in his mind and became the plot point in his screenplay. His story is about the last surviving Odiyan and the reasons his clan is almost extinct. The story spans 50 years and three generations of the last Odiyan lineage; it is set in the [[Thenkurissi (gram panchayat)|Thenkurissi]] village in Palakkad, where Odiyans were most popular. It is based on folktales prevalent in the Malabar region, chiefly in Palakkad. The screenplay was registered with the [[Writers Guild of America]]; producer Antony Perumbavoor gave them freedom to conceive the film as big as possible, giving the film an open budget.<ref name="MM"/>
-===Pre-production===
-The initial plan was to shoot the film in 3D but the plan was later dropped.<ref name="deepika"/> In March 2017, it was reported that [[A. Sreekar Prasad]] would be the film's editor (he was later replaced by [[Johnkutty]]), [[M. Jayachandran]] as music director, [[P. M. Satheesh]] as sound designer, [[Peter Hein]] as stunt coordinator and Gokuldas (replaced by Prashanth Madhav) as art director. Menon said ''Odiyan'' is likely to release in 2017, but is uncertain as the film requires an extensive post-production with a large chunk of time need to be spend for [[visual effects]]. Filming was then scheduled to begin on 25 May 2017.<ref name="TNIE1"/> In June 2017, the film crew convened for a script discussion session at an outdoor location in Kava, [[Palakkad]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Shrikumar|first=V. A.|title=Odiyan script discussion at Kava|url=https://www.facebook.com/vashrikumar/posts/1367559563351770|website=[[Facebook]]|publisher=V A Shrikumar|accessdate=18 November 2018|date=20 June 2017}}</ref> The film was then scheduled to begin on 1 August.<ref>{{cite news|title=Odiyan goes on the floors on August 1|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/jun/14/odiyan-goes-on-the-floors-on-august-1-1616706.html|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|agency=Express News Service|date=14 June 2017}}</ref>
-The official [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] function of the film was held at hotel [[Vivanta by Taj]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] on 5 July 2017. The venue was shared by Aashirvad Cinemas' ''[[Aadhi]]''{{'s}} puja as well.<ref>{{cite news|author=TNM staff|title=Pranav Mohanlal's debut as hero is finally happening, watch out for 'Aadhi'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pranav-mohanlals-debut-hero-finally-happening-watch-out-aadhi-64707|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=5 July 2017}}</ref> In July, Menon said filming would begin by mid-August, "we will be shooting in locations such as Thasarak, [[Kollengode, Palakkad|Kollengode]], [[Alathur]], [[Nemmara]], and [[Pollachi]], where it is believed that Odiyans lived", additionally it will also have [[Varanasi]] as a location.<ref name="TOI1">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal to play a sexagenarian too in Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-to-play-a-sexagenarian-too-in-odiyan/articleshow/59425450.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 July 2017}}</ref> He said many [[special effect]]s would be utilised in the film and the post-production would last close to six months.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan will have five action-packed scenes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-odiyan-will-have-five-action-packed-scenes/articleshow/59434957.cms|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 July 2017}}</ref> It was also revealed the plan is to simultaneously release the film in Tamil and Telugu languages along with the original Malayalam version.<ref>{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Meera|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan isn't a horror movie, but a mass entertainer, says director Shrikumar Menon|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/nov/28/mohanlals-odiyan-isnt-a-horror-movie-but-a-mass-entertainer-says-director-shrikumar-menon-1712550.html|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=28 November 2017}}</ref>
-In August, Prashanth Madhav began the film's set work in Palakkad by creating the Thenkurissi village which pass through three eras in the story. The crew went for location [[Recce (filmmaking)|recce]] in Palakkad and Varanasi in the month.<ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=മോഹൻലാലിന്റെ ഒടിയൻ ഒരുങ്ങുന്നു: പ്രീ പ്രൊഡക്ഷൻ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-odiyan-getting-ready-for-varanasi-palakkad-shooting-schedule/|accessdate=18 November 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=16 August 2017|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan start rolling at Banaras, Kasi|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/mohanlal-s-odiyan-start-rolling-at-banaras-kasi-mollywood-manju-warrier-movie-shrikumar-menon-1.2198253|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=28 August 2017}}</ref> Menon said that Odiyan Manikyan's journey starts from the holy [[Ghats in Varanasi]], where he spend 15 years before returning to Thenkurissi.<ref>{{cite web|last=Menon|first=Shrikumar|title=Odiyan manickan's journey starts here...|url=https://twitter.com/VA_Shrikumar/status/897638225325555713|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Shrikumar Menon|accessdate=22 November 2018|date=15 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Odiyan team heads to Banaras|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/odiyan-team-heads-to-banaras/articleshow/60210004.cms|accessdate=18 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 August 2017}}</ref> For the climax fight sequence set inside an [[Indian banyan]] tree, the team traveled across India to find a suitable tree, in places such as [[Cumbum, Tamil Nadu|Cumbum]], [[Theni]], [[Mysore]] and almost finalised a tree called [[Dodda Alada Mara]] in [[Bangalore Urban]]. However, they were unable to obtain permission for night shooting there. The team finally able to find a tree in Kerala itself, in Palakkad.<ref name=NFW2>{{cite web|last=K.|first=Suresh|title=പാലക്കാടൻ മണ്ണിൽ ഒടിയൻ വിപ്ലവങ്ങൾ|url=https://www.magzter.com/IN/NANA-FILM-WEEKLY/Nana-Film/Entertainment/251023 |website=[[Magzter]]|publisher=Nana Film Weekly|accessdate=15 November 2018|pages=3 – 7|language=ml|date=19 November 2017|subscription=yes}}</ref>
-====Casting====
-Both Harikrishnan and Menon wanted Mohanlal in the lead role from the film's initial discussion itself and the screenplay was later tailor-made with Mohanlal in mind.<ref name=deepika/><ref name="mangalam">{{cite news|last=പവിത്രൻ|first=ഷെറിങ്|title=അക്ഷരനക്ഷത്രം കോര്‍ത്ത ദൃശ്യതാളങ്ങള്‍ |url=http://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/3/137330-personality.html|accessdate=23 November 2018|work=[[Mangalam Publications]]|date=16 August 2017|language=ml}}</ref> His character Odiyan Manikyan has two stages, one at present and the other 30 years ago.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onmanorama staff|title=Ready to starve to become Odiyan: Mohanlal|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/09/07/mohanlal-on-odiyan-movie-character.html |accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=7 September 2017}}</ref> Describing him, Menon said: "Manikyan is considered the greatest Odiyan that ever lived. He has mastered the skills that have been passed down by his forefathers of the clan".<ref name="TOI1"/> Soon after the film's confirmation by Mohanlal in March 2017, Menon revealed to media outlets that Raj would be portraying the antagonist and Warrier will have an equally important role as that of Mohanlal, while a leading [[Bollywood]] actor would also play a pivotal role.<ref name="TNIE1"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Soman|first=Deepa|title=Iruvar duo Mohanlal and Prakash Raj to team up for Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/iruvar-duo-mohanlal-and-prakash-raj-to-team-up-for-odiyan/articleshow/57855718.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 March 2017}}</ref> Raj plays the character of Ravunni.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Prakash Raj: Those in power need to have a dialogue with the people. You cannot stifle any movement by force|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prakash-raj-those-in-power-need-to-have-a-dialogue-with-the-people-you-cannot-stifle-any-movement-by-force/articleshow/63354195.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 March 2017}}</ref> The characters of Mohanlal, Warrier and Raj pass through three stages of their life.<ref>{{cite news|title=Most expensive Malayalam film 'Odiyan' to tell untold story|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/mar/29/most-expensive-malayalam-film-odiyan-to-tell-untold-story-1587365.html|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=29 March 2017}}</ref> Warrier portrays the character of Prabha.<ref>{{cite news|last=Shrijith|first=Sajin|title=Manju Warrier reveals details of her character Prabha in upcoming Odiyan|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/apr/19/manju-warrier-reveals-details-of-her-character-prabha-in-upcoming-odiyan-1803809.html|accessdate=17 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=19 April 2018}}</ref> In the film, Prabha is shown in her late 20s, at 35 and in her 50s and so will have three looks.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Manju Warrier to flaunt three looks in Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warrier-to-flaunt-three-looks-in-odiyan/articleshow/62473783.cms|accessdate=17 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=13 January 2018}}</ref>
-In April, Menon confirmed [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and [[Nandhu]] in the cast.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Mohanlal's next will document the little-known history of Kerala's notorious Odiyan tribe |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-next-will-document-the-little-known-history-of-keralas-notorious-odiyan-tribe/articleshow/58297826.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 April 2017}}</ref> In the same month, it was reported [[Appani Sarath]] would be part of the cast, but was not present in the final cast.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mohandas|first=Vandana|title=He loves the stage|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/020817/he-loves-the-stage.html|accessdate=17 November 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=2 August 2017}}</ref> Negotiations were going on with [[Hindi]] actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]] for a role.<ref>{{cite news|author=IndiaToday.in|title=Odiyan: Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan to team up for Sreekumar's next|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/odiyan-mohanlal-amitabh-bachchan-randamoozham-film-959043-2017-02-05 |accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[India Today]]|date=5 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=അമിതാബ് ബച്ചൻ മോഹൻലാലിന്റെ അച്ഛനായി  അഭിനയിക്കുമോ? മലയാളത്തിലെ ചെലവേറിയ ചിത്രം  ഒടിയൻ വരുന്നു|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlals-new-project-announced-named-odiyan-with-manju-warrier/|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=25 March 2017}}</ref> However, close to filming it was reported [[Tamils|Tamil]] actor [[Sathyaraj]] had replaced Bachchan.<ref>{{cite news|title=ഒടിയനിൽ അമിതാഭ് ബച്ചനില്ല; പകരം സത്യരാജ്|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAxNzA1OTM=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxNy0wOC0wNSAxMDowNTowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=5 August 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808005039/http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAxNzA1OTM=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxNy0wOC0wNSAxMDowNTowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|archivedate=8 August 2017|language=ml}}</ref> It was for the role of Manikyan's grandfather, for which Hindi actor [[Manoj Joshi]] was ultimately cast. Writer Harikrishnan said, Bachchan had indeed agreed to work in the film, but was unable to join due to personal reasons. Since the film would have been delayed if they waited for Bachchan, they move on to other actors.<ref name="deepika"/> In June, a casting call was released seeking children and teenagers for playing the younger versions of Mohanlal, Warrier and Raj. It also invited youngsters for other undisclosed roles.<ref>{{cite news|author=TNM staff|title=Manju Warrier-Mohanlal film 'Odiyan' is looking for actors|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manju-warrier-mohanlal-film-odiyan-looking-actors-63923|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=20 June 2017}}</ref>
-In September, [[Aneesh G. Menon]] confirmed he is part of the cast.<ref>{{cite news|last=Manu|first=Meera|title=Being the usual and unusual actor: Aneesh G Menon|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/190917/being-the-usual-and-unusual-actor-aneesh-g-menon.html |accessdate=17 November 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=19 September 2017}}</ref> In November, [[Narain (actor)|Narain]] confirmed he is part of the cast and would join the film in its final schedule, which will shoot Odiyan Manikyan's younger age.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Narain joins Mohanlal's Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/narain-joins-mohanlals-odiyan/articleshow/61831234.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 November 2017}}</ref> He plays the husband of Prabha and his scenes are with Mohanlal, Raj and Warrier.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Narain to play Manju Warrier's husband in Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/narain-to-play-manju-warriers-husband-in-odiyan/articleshow/63442304.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 March 2018}}</ref> From the teaser trailer released in December, more of the cast was revealed confirming [[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]], [[Sana Althaf]], and Sreejaya Nair.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first1=Anjana|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan will have Kailash, Sana Althaf and Sreejaya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-odiyan-will-have-kailash-sana-althaf-and-sreejaya/articleshow/62048930.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=13 December 2017}}</ref> Sana plays Warrier's sister and Kailash's wife in the film. She said it was a difficult role to portray. The character has less screen time but is important in the script. Her character has transition from a young girl to an aged woman. Including Sana, many of the artists were prepared through a week long [[acting workshop]]. [[Atul Mongia]] served as the acting workshop director.<ref>{{cite news|last=S.|first=Gautham|title=All hopeful|url=https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/161018/all-hopeful.html|accessdate=17 November 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=16 October 2018}}</ref>
-===Filming===
-[[File:Varanasi Munshi Ghat3.jpg|thumb|Manikyan was in [[Varanasi]] for 15 years]]
-[[Principal photography]] began on 25 August 2017 in [[Varanasi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news|author=HT correspondent|title=Odiyan: Mohanlal shoots in Varanasi, tells us more about his character Manikyan. Watch video|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/odiyan-mohanlal-shoots-in-varanasi-tells-us-more-about-his-character-manikyan-watch-video/story-KRL8vkUip0HFwYTcpXovyH.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=7 September 2017}}</ref> Mohanlal joined the film three days later.<ref name="IBT">{{cite news|last=James|first=Anu|title=Did you see Mohanlal's sadhu hairdo in Odiyan? Photos leaked from Varanasi set|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/did-you-see-mohanlals-sadhu-hairdo-odiyan-photos-leaked-varanasi-set-740434|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=31 August 2017}}</ref> Some scenes were shot at the [[Assi Ghat]] with Mohanlal. Underwater action scenes were filmed in the [[Ganges|Ganges River]]. In Varanasi, the film was extensively shot at the [[Haveli]]s, the lanes, and [[Ghats in Varanasi|the Ghats]]. Sreejaya Nair was also part of this schedule.<ref>{{cite news|last=Vohra|first=Meera|title=South superstar Mohanlal shoots for his film in Banaras|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/south-superstar-mohanlal-shoots-for-his-film-in-banaras/articleshow/60309542.cms|accessdate=19 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 September 2017}}</ref> In the film, Odiyan Manikyan spent 15 years in the sacred lands of Varanasi before returning to his native village, [[Thenkurissi (gram panchayat)|Thenkurissi]].<ref>{{cite news|last=R.|first=Manoj Kumar|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan shooting begins, filmmakers promise a 'treat for audience'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-odiyan-shooting-begins-filmmakers-promise-a-treat-for-audience-4814418/|accessdate=28 August 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=26 August 2017}}</ref> This period of his life, his older age, was filmed there. After completing, the crew left Varanasi by the end of the month and remaining was the scenes in Thenkurissi.<ref name="IBT"/> Since the film wanted a period setting, the modern-day Thenkurissi was unsuitable for filming. Hence, the village was recreated in a 20 acre land in Mucheeri, [[Palakkad district]].<ref name="NFW1"/> The second schedule in Palakkad was scheduled to begin on 6 September.<ref>{{cite news|title=ഒടിയൻ അടുത്ത ശനിയാഴ്ച തുടങ്ങും, നായിക മഞ്ജു തന്നെ|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAxNzI5MTU=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxNy0wOC0xOSAwODo1ODowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=19 August 2017|archiveurl=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAxNzI5MTU=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxNy0wOC0xOSAwODo1ODowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|archivedate=21 August 2017|language=ml}}</ref> Raj joined the film with Mohanlal and Warrier in the banks of [[Bharathappuzha]] on 9 September.<ref>{{cite web|last=Menon|first=V. A. Shrikumar|title=Legends join the sets of #Odiyan on the banks of Nila. Blessed day!!|url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155229840223509&id=658883508|website=[[Facebook]]|publisher=V A Shrikumar Menon|accessdate=15 November 2018|date=9 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Mitra|first=Shilajit|title=#WOAH! Prakash Raj joins the shoot of Mohanlal's fantasy-thriller 'Odiyan'!|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/mohanlal-odiyan-prakash-raj-shrikumar-menon-manju-warrier-thriller-dark-fantasy/158960|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Times Now]]|date=12 September 2017}}</ref> A champion goat named Madurai Machadaiyan was used in the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan has another champion performer – a fiesty goat|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-odiyan-has-another-champion-performer-a-fiesty-goat/articleshow/60718570.cms|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 September 2017}}</ref>
-The film's climax portions was filmed from 6 October in Palakkad, which was scheduled to last for 25 days.<ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=മമോഹൻലാലിന്റെ 'ഒടിയൻ' ക്ലൈമാക്സിലേക്ക്|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-next-big-ticket-odiyan-climax-filming/|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=7 October 2017|language=ml}}</ref> It was completed in 22 days on 27 October. By this schedule, Odiyan Manikyan's sexagenarian scenes were over and younger scenes were remaining to be shot.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onmanorama staff|title=Mohanlal sheds pounds the French way for 'Odiyan'|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/10/28/mohanlal-odiyan-special-french-trainer.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=28 October 2017}}</ref> Climax scenes were shot in four locations.<ref name="TNIE">{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Meera|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan isn't a horror movie, but a mass entertainer, says director Shrikumar Menon|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/nov/28/mohanlals-odiyan-isnt-a-horror-movie-but-a-mass-entertainer-says-director-shrikumar-menon-1712550.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=28 November 2017}}</ref> The climax fight sequence was filmed inside an [[Indian banyan]] tree beside the base of empty [[Walayar Dam]]. Action choreographer Peter Hein had around 60 days work in ''Odiyan''.<ref name="NFW2"/> Hein later commented that ''Odiyan'' is his best work to date.<ref>{{cite news|title='Odiyan' stunts would be a response to Hollywood: Peter Hein|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/odiyan-stunts-would-be-a-response-to-hollywood-peter-hein/articleshow/64112249.cms|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|agency=Times News Network|date=10 May 2018}}</ref> The film contains five action scenes.<ref name="DC">{{cite news|last=Chandran|first=Cynthia|title=Pranav Mohanlal's Aadi: A launch befitting a prince|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/060717/pranav-mohanlals-aadi-a-launch-befitting-a-prince.html|accessdate=21 November 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=6 July 2017}}</ref> After the second schedule, Mohanlal took break from filming for his physical transformation to become the younger Odiyan Manikyan.<ref>{{cite news|author=Express web desk|title=Mohanlal undergoing intense fitness training for Odiyan, to lose 15 kg|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-undergoing-intense-fitness-training-for-odiyan-to-lose-15-kg-4913859/|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=30 October 2017}}</ref> He began weight loss training under the supervision of a 22-member [[Personal trainer|personal training]] team from France. After 51 days, he lost {{convert|18|kg|lb}}.<ref>{{cite news|last=Aiyappan|first=Ashameera|title=Odiyan teaser: Mohanlal's new look is absolutely stunning|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal%E2%80%8F-odiyan-teaser-4980538/|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=13 December 2017}}</ref>
-In meantime, the third schedule began by filming night scenes on 12 November in the absence of Mohanlal.<ref>{{cite news|author=Digital Native|title=Mohanlal preparing for new look in 'Odiyan'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-preparing-new-look-odiyan-71723|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=16 November 2017}}</ref> The film completed 50 days shooting by 20 November.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sundar|first=Priyanka|title=Odiyan second teaser: Mohanlal introduces us to Manikyan from Thenkurissi|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/odiyan-second-teaser-mohanlal-introduces-us-to-manikyan-from-thenkurissi/story-rarkIyZ7t1Zz2mz1hreBvO.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=23 November 2017}}</ref> Mohanlal was to join the sets in December for the fourth schedule.<ref name=TNIE/> However, the schedule had to be postponed for two more months due to scheduling conflicts with Raj's dates.<ref>{{cite web|last=Suresh|first=K.|title=ശരീരപീഡകളേറ്റ് വാങ്ങി മോഹൻലാൽ|url=https://www.magzter.com/IN/NANA-FILM-WEEKLY/Nana-Film/Entertainment/274275|website=[[Magzter]]|publisher=Nana Film Weekly|accessdate=15 November 2018|date=22 April 2018|language=ml|subscription=yes}}</ref> Finally, the schedule commenced on 3 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last=Menon|first=Shrikumar|title=Odiyan last schedule starts today.. need all your blessings |url=https://twitter.com/VA_Shrikumar/status/970148046968307712|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=15 November 2018|date=3 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Web desk|title=ഒടിയൻ അവസാന ഷെഡ്യൂൾ ഇന്നാരംഭിക്കും; വെളിപ്പെടുത്തലുമായി സംവിധായകൻ|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-movie-odiyan-final-schedule-will-start-today-says-director-srikumar-menon/|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=4 March 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Scenes featuring the younger ages of Odiyan Manikyan, Prabha and Ravunni were filmed in this part.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal’s Odiyan to start its final schedule in February 5|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-odiyan-to-start-its-final-schedule-in-february-5/articleshow/62473731.cms|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=12 January 2018}}</ref> Sana Althaf, Kailash, Narain, Siddique, and Innocent also joined the sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prakash Raj to join Odiyan in its final schedule|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/20/prakash-raj-to-join-odiyan-in-its-final-schedule-1775835.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|agency=Express News Service|date=20 February 2018}}</ref> It was also the final schedule, during which 1960–1970 period was filmed in Palakkad.<ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=അത്ഭുതം സൃഷ്ടിക്കാനൊരുങ്ങി ശ്രീകുമാർ മേനോൻ; മലയാളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും ചെലവുള്ള ചിത്രമായി ഒടിയൻ; കാണാം ലൊക്കേഷൻ ചിത്രങ്ങൾ|url=http://www.reporterlive.com/2018/03/10/480840.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Reporter TV]]|date=10 March 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Odiyan Manikyan's house was created in [[Kollengode, Palakkad|Kollengode]], which is also the native place of screenwriter Harikrishnan.<ref name="deepika"/>
-Olappamanna Mana, an [[illam]] situated in [[Vellinezhi]], served as a location in March.<ref>{{cite news|author=Correspondent|title=Famed lensman meets Mohanlal at Odiyan shoot|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/03/17/pulitzer-winning-photographer-nick-ut-visits-mohanlal-at-odiyan-shooting-location.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=17 March 2018}}</ref> The song sequence featuring Mohanlal and Warrier was filmed at the [[Athirappilly Falls]] towards the end of the month.<ref>{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|title=മുഖത്ത് ചായം തേച്ച് മോഹൻലാൽ: ഒടിയൻ പാട്ട് ആതിരപ്പള്ളിയിൽ|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2018/03/28/odiyan-song-making.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=28 March 2018|language=ml}}</ref> A temple-like set was created for the song under the waterfall.<ref>{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|title='ഒടിയന്റെ' ഇതുവരെ കാണാത്ത ലുക്കിൽ മോഹൻലാൽ അതിരപ്പിള്ളിയിൽ; ചിത്രങ്ങൾ വൈറൽ|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2018/03/29/mohanlal-new-look-in-odiyan.html |accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Manorama News]]|date=29 March 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=ഒടിയൻ അതിരപ്പിള്ളിയിൽ, ഇനി മാണിക്യന്റെയും പ്രഭയുടെയും പ്രണയം|url=http://www.reporterlive.com/2018/03/28/487117.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Reporter TV]]|date=28 March 2018|language=ml}}</ref> In early April, the scene where Odiyan Manikyan swam underwater across the Thenkurissi river was filmed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal does dangerous stunts for 'Odiyan' without dupe|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-does-dangerous-stunts-for-odiyan-without-dupe/articleshow/63642955.cms|accessdate=13 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|agency=Times News Network|date=6 April 2018}}</ref> Manoj Joshi joined the sets in the month.<ref>{{cite news|author=CE Features|title=National Award winner Manoj Joshi joins Odiyan|url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/apr/22/national-award-winner-manoj-joshi-joins-odiyan-5660.html |accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=22 April 2018}}</ref> Filming also took place in [[Vagamon]], [[Idukki district]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title='ഒടിയൻ' ചിത്രീകരണം പൂർത്തിയായി|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-movie-odiyan-shooting-completed/|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=26 April 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ഓടിയന്റെ 123 ദിനങ്ങൾ; ചിത്രീകരണം പൂർത്തിയായി|url=https://www.deepika.com/Cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?odiyan-movie-shootng-completed&ID=1627|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Deepika (newspaper)|Deepika]]|date=26 April 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Principal photography was completed by 25 April after 123 days of shooting. Final schedule alone lasted 50 days.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's a wrap for Mohanlal's Odiyan|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/apr/27/its-a-wrap-for-mohanlals-odiyan-1806841.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=The New Indian Express|agency=Express News Service|date=27 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Digital Native|title='It's been a meaningful journey', says Mohanlal as 'Odiyan' shoot wrapped up|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/its-been-meaningful-journey-says-mohanlal-odiyan-shoot-wrapped-80367|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=28 April 2018}}</ref> Filming was held in [[Malampuzha]] during the final [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrap]]. Later, some [[Pick-up (filmmaking)|pick-up]] footage was shot in May.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mananthavady|first=Dhipin|title=ഒടിയൻ 251 പിന്നിട്ട ദിനങ്ങൾ|url=https://www.magzter.com/IN/Kalakaumudi-Publications-Pvt-Ltd/Vellinakshatram/Entertainment/283973|website=[[Magzter]]|publisher=[[Vellinakshatram (magazine)|Vellinakshatram]]|accessdate=15 November 2018|pages=6 – 9|language=ml|date=3 June 2018|subscription=yes}}</ref> After four months and post-production, an additional three-day brief schedule took place from 18 to 20 October in [[Kochi]]. Mohanlal also joined.<ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title='ഒടിയൻ' അവസാന മൂന്നു ദിവസത്തെ ചിത്രീകരണം തുടങ്ങി, മോഹൻലാൽ ഇന്ന് ചേരും|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-odiyan-shooting/|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=19 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=ഇതാണ് 'ഒടിയന്റെ' രൂപവും ഭാവവും; ചിത്രീകരണം പൂർത്തിയായിി|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-odiyan-shoot-wrapped-up-va-shrikumar-menon/|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=21 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref> The film in its entirety was completed in 145 days shooting.<ref>{{cite news|author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ|title=145 ദിവസത്തെ ചിത്രീകരണം, ഒന്നര വര്‍ഷത്തെ അധ്വാനം; ഒടിയന്‍ വരുന്നു|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/10/22/odiyan-shooting-completed-shrikumar-menon-mohanlal.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=22 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Correspondent|title=Watch Peter Hein drifting a Brezza on Odiyan sets|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/business/autos/2018/10/28/watch-peter-hein-drifting-a-brezza-on-odiyan-sets.html|accessdate=15 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=29 October 2018}}</ref>
-===Post-production===
-The film's post-production took place in [[Mumbai]], [[Chennai]] and Kochi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Director Shrikumar Menon falls from escalator, seriously injured|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/director-shrikumar-menon-falls-from-escalator-seriously-injured-1.3322781|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=19 November 2018}}</ref> Mumbai-based company [[NY VFXWAALA]] provided the visual effects for the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pudipeddi|first1=Haricharan|title=Award-winning VFX studio roped in for Mohanlal's Odiyan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/award-winning-vfx-studio-roped-in-for-mohanlal-s-odiyan/story-dzctyBRxZy4cQisdhqmRkL.html|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=21 December 2017}}</ref> [[Prasad Sutar]] was the [[visual effects supervisor]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sutar|first=Prasad|title=My next as #Vfx supervisor & first with @Mohanlal sir #Odiyan @nyvfxwaala |url=https://twitter.com/vfxwaala/status/881961841232011264|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Prasad Sutar|accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref> An early estimate for the cost of visual effects during pre-production was {{INR}}7 crore.<ref name="mangalam"/> The film without the computer graphics and actions scenes were used during the [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbing]] process. The film was edited by [[Johnkutty]]. The length of the screenplay matched with the runtime of the film and none of the scenes in the screenplay were to be removed while editing.<ref name="deepika"/> The [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|final mixing]] of the songs was undergoing in August 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Proud to be a part of Odiyan: M Jayachandran|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/aug/10/proud-to-be-a-part-of-odiyan-m-jayachandran-1856030.html|accessdate=21 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|agency=Express News Service|date=10 August 2018}}</ref> Final cut was 167 minutes long.<ref name="cbfc">{{cite news|author=Express News Service|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan gets a 'U'; runtime revealed|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/dec/10/odiyan--gets-a-u-runtime-revealed-1909335.html|accessdate=10 December 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=10 December 2018}}</ref>
-== Soundtrack ==
-{{Infobox album
-| name       = Odiyan
-| type       = soundtrack
-| artist     = [[M. Jayachandran]]
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-| released   = {{Start date|df=yes|2018|12|6}}
-| recorded   = 2017–2018
-| venue      = [[Chennai]], [[Mumbai]]
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-| genre      = [[Filmi]]
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-| language   = [[Malayalam]]
-| label      = [[Satyam Audios]]
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-| prev_title = [[Koode]]
-| prev_year  = 2018
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-The [[background score]] for the film was composed by [[Sam C. S.]], making his debut in Malayalam cinema.<ref>{{cite news|last=Suganth|first=M.|title=Sam CS composes a single for horror anthology|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/sam-cs-composes-a-single-for-horror-anthology/articleshow/61403985.cms|accessdate=21 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 November 2017}}</ref> The film also features five songs composed by [[M. Jayachandran]], the lyrics were written by [[Rafeeq Ahamed]], Lakshmi Shrikumar, and [[Prabha Varma]].<ref name="DC"/> "Kondoram", a duet from the film was sung by [[Shreya Ghoshal]] and [[Sudeep Kumar]], and written by Ahamed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal reveals a secret about Manju. Watch this lyrical video song from 'Odiyan' to know more!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-reveals-a-secret-about-manju-watch-this-lyrical-video-song-from-odiyan-to-know-more/articleshow/66692879.cms|accessdate=21 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|agency=Times News Network|date=19 November 2018}}</ref> The other four songs were sung by Ghoshal, [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[M. G. Sreekumar]], and [[Mohanlal]] each.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jayaram|first=Deepika|title=Mohanlal sings a folk song for Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/mohanlal-sings-a-folk-song-for-odiyan/articleshow/65365662.cms|accessdate=21 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 August 2018}}</ref>
-Jayachandran began composing the songs in June 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Mohanlal introduces the songs of Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-introduces-the-songs-of-odiyan/articleshow/59145514.cms|accessdate=2 November 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ഒടിയനിൽ നാല് ഗാനങ്ങൾ; കന്പോസിംഗ് വീഡിയോ കാണാം|url=https://www.deepika.com/cinema/Trailer-Songs.aspx?ID=48|accessdate=21 November 2018|work=[[Deepika (newspaper)|Deepika]]|date=13 June 2017|language=ml}}</ref> Composing took place at GreenPark hotel in [[Chennai]]. Mohanlal was also present during the time. Jayachandran composed the film's five songs in five days.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jayachandran|first=M.|title=ഒരു നാടോടിക്കഥ പോലെ...|url=https://www.magzter.com/IN/Kerala-Kaumudi/Flash-Movies/Entertainment/|website=[[Magzter]]|publisher=Flash Movies|accessdate=10 December 2018|page=21|language=ml|date=1 December 2018}}</ref> For the song "Kondoram", lyrics were written after the tune was composed. Ahamed wrote the lines in a style resembling dialogue writing.<ref>{{cite news|last=ആന്റണി|first=സീന|title=ആ ഗാനത്തിന്റെ ക്രഡിറ്റ് എനിക്ക് എടുക്കാൻ പറ്റില്ല: റഫീഖ് അഹമ്മദ് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2018/11/26/rafeeq-ahamed-about-odiyan-song.html|accessdate=10 December 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=27 November 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Recording took place at Chennai (Musik Lounge Studio) and [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news|last=രാധാകൃഷ്ണൻ|first=രമ്യശ്രീ|title=ഒടിയന്റെ പ്രണയ സ്വപ്നങ്ങളുടെ സുദീപശബ്ദം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2018/12/05/an-interview-with-singer-sudeep.html|accessdate=10 December 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=5 December 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Shankar Mahadevan recorded the song "Nenjile" in August 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Shankar Mahadevan sings a track for Mohanlal's Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shankar-mahadevan-sings-a-track-for-mohanlals-odiyan/articleshow/59916398.cms|accessdate=21 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 August 2017}}</ref>
-For scoring, Menon chose Sam after he was impressed by his work in ''[[Vikram Vedha]]'' (2017).<ref name="MN">{{cite news|last=ചോടോന്‍|first=രതീഷ്|title=വിക്രം വേദയുടെ ബി.ജി.എമ്മുകാരന്‍ ഇനി ഒടിയനൊപ്പം|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2017/11/17/vikram-vedha-composer-sam-cs-to-handle-background-score-in-mohanlal-s-upcoming-thriller-odiyan-17.html|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[Manorama News]]|date=17 November 2017|language=ml}}</ref> Sam joined the film after the songs were already been composed.<ref name=sam>{{cite news|last=Aiyappan|first=Ashameera|title=Mohanlal's Odiyan is a film to be proud of: Sam CS|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/mohanlal-odiyan-sam-cs-5107044/|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 March 2018}}</ref> Scoring began in January 2018. Following his usual method, Sam composed the score beforehand based on the screenplay, contrary to the conventional method of scoring the filmed scenes during post-production.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bharadan|title=Music director Sam CS compares his upcoming film with Vikram Vedha|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/music-director-sam-cs-compares-his-upcoming-film-with-vikram-vedha.html|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=21 November 2018|date=8 January 2018}}</ref> The musical score was then played while filming. Since the film had a period setting, old ethnic musical instruments of [[Kerala]] was utilised in the score.<ref name=sam/><ref>{{cite news|title=Sam CS to compose music for Mohanlal's Odiyan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/sam-cs-to-compose-music-for-mohanlals-odiyan/articleshow/63543955.cms|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 March 2018}}</ref> The film's theme music was chosen from four themes composed by Sam.<ref name="MN"/>
-===Track listing===
-{{Tracklist
-| headline = Odiyan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
-| extra_column = Singer(s)
-| total_length =
-| title1 = Kondoram
-| lyrics1 = [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
-| extra1 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Sudeep Kumar]]
-| length1 = 5:00
-| title2 = Maanam
-| lyrics2 = Rafeeq Ahamed
-| extra2 = Shreya Ghoshal
-| length2 = 4:54
-| title3 = Enoruvan
-| lyrics3 = [[Prabha Varma]]
-| extra3 = [[Mohanlal]]
-| length3 = 2:59
-| title4 = Nenjile
-| lyrics4 = Lakshmi Shrikumar
-| extra4 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
-| length4 = 4:51
-| title5 = Muthappante
-| lyrics5 = Lakshmi Shrikumar
-| extra5 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]]
-| length5 = 3:50
-}}
-==Release==
-''Odiyan'' was released worldwide on 14 December 2018,<ref>{{cite news|title=Odiyan trailer to be released along with Kayamkulam Kochunni|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/odiyan-trailer-to-be-released-along-with-kayamkulam-kochunni/articleshow/65910425.cms|accessdate=9 October 2018|work=The Times of India}}</ref> released simultaneously with its dubbed versions in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages.<ref name="cbfc"/> It was released in 42 countries via [[Qube Cinema|Qube Wire]], the film had the largest release in Malayalam film history.<ref>{{cite web|author=Qube Cinema|title=Congrats to Malayalam cinema's biggest release, @Mohanlal's #Odiyan! The movie's release across 42 countries was enabled by Qube Wire.|url=https://twitter.com/qubecinema/status/1073564508382085120|publisher=[[Qube Cinema]]|accessdate=19 December 2018|date=14 December 2018}}</ref> The film met with mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news|title=Odiyan Review: What Critics Said About The Mohanlal-Starrer|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/odiyan-review-what-critics-said-about-the-mohanlal-starrer_in_5c13eb7fe4b05d7e5d81c959|accessdate=15 December 2018|work=[[HuffPost]]|date=15 December 2018}}</ref>
-===Marketing===
-The [[concept art]] of the younger Odiyan Manikyan was revealed through a digital motion poster in July 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Acharya|first=Sandeep|title=Odiyan motion poster: Mohanlal looks young, clean-shaven and unrecognizable|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/odiyan-motion-poster-mohanlal-looks-young-clean-shaven-and-unrecognizable/story-EiSJkuje11oyE0HLw5eGqK.html|accessdate=23 November 2018|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=4 July 2017}}</ref> The official marketing campaign of the film began in October 2018 by unveiling a life-size statue of Odiyan Manikyan at [[PVR Cinemas]] in [[Lulu International Shopping Mall]], [[Kochi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal's 'Odiyan' shoot completed|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/oct/22/mohanlals-odiyan-shoot-completed-1888204.html|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|agency=Express News Service|date=22 October 2018}}</ref> Statues was later distributed to various releasing theatres in Kerala.<ref>{{cite news|title=More 'Odiyans' on the way|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/more-odiyans-on-the-way-1.3254635|accessdate=22 November 2018|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=26 October 2018}}</ref> The team invited entries from public for a video making contest conceptualised on ''Odiyan'', with prize money ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹1 lakh for the finalists.<ref>{{cite news|title=ഒടിയന്‍ കാണട്ടെ ആരാധകരുടെ ഒടിവിദ്യ, ഒരു ലക്ഷം രൂപ സമ്മാനമെന്ന് മോഹൻലാൽ|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/odiyan-mohanlal-promo-video-manju-warrier-1.3233524|accessdate=1 December 2018|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=17 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref> ''Odiyan'', the mobile application of the film was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Odiyan for Xmas|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/odiyan-for-xmas-imagegallery-malayalam-slfpz0cahheej.html|publisher=[[Sify]]|accessdate=23 November 2018}}</ref> Aashirvad Cinemas partnered with telecommunications service provider [[Bharti Airtel]] for merchandising ''Odiyan'' branded sim cards and would also conduct other offers and contests through various Airtel services, including free access to [[Making-of|behind-the-scenes]] in Airtel TV application.<ref>{{cite news|author=Express News Service|title=Mohanlal-starrer Odiyan to hit 2,000 screens worldwide on December 14|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/nov/30/odiyan-to-hit-2000-screens-worldwide-on-dec-14-1905169.html|accessdate=1 December 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=30 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Airtel ties up with Odiyan, launches special Odiyan products & services|url=http://www.newspatrolling.com/airtel-ties-up-with-odiyan-launches-special-odiyan-products-services/|publisher=NewsPatrolling.com|accessdate=1 December 2018|date=29 November 2018}}</ref> A "global launch" function for the film was held on 8 December 2018 at [[Dubai Festival City]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kavil|first=Sadiq|title='Odiyan' will take Malayalam cinema to global audience, says filmmaker|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/12/09/odiyan-malayalam-va-shrikumar.html|accessdate=10 December 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=9 December 2018}}</ref>
-==Box office==
-''Odiyan'' earned the highest opening-day collection for a film at [[Kerala]] box office and for a Malayalam film at worldwide box office. It grossed a total of around ₹18.3&nbsp;[[crore]] worldwide on day-1, with ₹9.76&nbsp;crore from India (Kerala – ₹7.25&nbsp;crore, [[Karnataka]] – 90&nbsp;lakh, [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]] – 85&nbsp;lakh, [[Tamil Nadu]] – 51&nbsp;lakh, other states – 25&nbsp;lakh) and ₹8.5&nbsp;crore from overseas markets from all three languages.<ref name='ibtimes day 2'>{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title=Odiyan box office collection day 2: Mohanlal film crosses Rs 35 crore mark worldwide on Saturday|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/odiyan-box-office-collection-day-2-mohanlal-film-crosses-rs-35-crore-mark-worldwide-saturday-788073|accessdate=16 December 2018|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=16 December 2018}}</ref> ''Odiyan'' registered the highest opening weekend (14 – 16 December) collection for a Malayalam film at domestic and worldwide box office, earning ₹21.5&nbsp;crore from India, with a global total of ₹38&nbsp;crore. The film had the highest opening weekend for a Malayalam film at [[Chennai]] (₹25.6&nbsp;lakh from 66&nbsp;shows<ref>{{cite web|title=Odiyan box office collection|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/odiyan/odiyan-box-office-dec-16.html|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=20 December 2018|date=17 December 2018}}</ref>) and [[Bangalore]] (₹1.33&nbsp;crore). It is estimated to have grossed ₹14&nbsp;crore from the Gulf Coorperation Council (GCC) territories in first three days.<ref>{{cite news|last=M. K.|first=Surendhar|title=Odiyan sets industry record with Rs 21.5 cr domestic opening weekend total; 2.0 stacks up more records |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/odiyan-sets-industry-record-with-rs-21-5-cr-domestic-opening-weekend-total-2-0-stacks-up-more-records-5751571.html|accessdate=19 December 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=19 December 2018}}</ref> It grossed £44,479 (₹40&nbsp;lakh) from 56 sites in the United Kingdom in its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gant|first=Charles|title=Aquaman sinks Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at UK box office|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/dec/18/uk-box-office-aquaman-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-mortal-engines|accessdate=19 December 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=18 December 2018}}</ref> As of 27 December, the film has grossed more than ₹54 crore from worldwide ticket sales.<ref>{{cite news|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|title=Mollywood 2018: List of top 5 blockbusters that stormed box office|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mollywood-2018-list-top-5-blockbusters-that-stormed-box-office-788799|accessdate=31 December 2018|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=27 December 2018}}</ref> As of December 2018, ''Odiyan'' was the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year, behind ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=M. K.|first=Surendhar|title=Maari 2 beats other releases during crowded opening weekend in TN; KGF sets industry record with Rs 50 cr|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/maari-2-beats-other-releases-during-crowded-opening-weekend-in-tn-kgf-sets-industry-record-with-rs-50-cr-5797361.html|accessdate=31 December 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=27 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bala|first=Ramesh|title=2018 - Top 5 Malayalam Movies @ #Kerala BO:|url=https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/1079009129191026688|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Ramesh Bala|accessdate=31 December 2018|date=29 December 2018}}</ref>
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