'Odiyan' is based on an urban folklore legend in Kerala.  A fantasy thriller, the Mohanlal-starrer is based on the legend of Odiyan, who in the Kerala folklore are men possessing shapeshifting abilities, who could assume animal form at will.  As a synopsis of the film says, "Odiyans are said to have inhabited the Malabar region of Kerala before the era of electricity."

The Complete Actor from Mollywood is seen in pulsating action sequences (courtesy Peter Hein) in the film.  

Mohanlal is joined by the able actors Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier in this VA Shrikumar Menon-directed movie.  Produced by Daggubati Creations, it has been written by Harikrishnan.