Production Begins for Prithviraj Sukumaran's Malayalam Film 'Odiyan'
Production of the Malayalam film 'Odiyan: The Age of Illusion' began with a traditional pooja ceremony in Kochi, attended by lead actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, the film marks Dharma Productions' debut in Malayalam cinema through a collaboration with Prithviraj Productions. Set in 19th-century Kerala, the story draws on local folklore about a legendary shape-shifting practitioner. The film will release in multiple Indian languages, with no official release date announced yet.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 14 Sept, 03:52 pm. Other outlets followed.