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 the Odiyan clan, 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 during the era before electricity. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role, alongside Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier. The film is the current highest big budget Malayalam movie..