The much-anticipated Malayalam mystery thriller Mayan has officially commenced its international shooting schedule in Russia, marking a significant milestone in the film’s production. Directed by Jithin K. Jose and starring Jayasurya in the lead role, the film promises an expansive cinematic experience that blends mystery, fantasy, and supernatural elements against an international backdrop.
Produced by Rajeev Govindan under the banner of Magic Moon Productions, Mayan is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Malayalam productions in recent years, featuring a story that extends beyond India’s borders into a larger global narrative.
📋 Mayan Movie Overview
| 🎬 Category | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Movie | Mayan |
| Genre | Mystery Thriller • Fantasy |
| Lead Actor | Jayasurya |
| Female Lead | Nyla Usha |
| Director | Jithin K. Jose |
| Producer | Rajeev Govindan |
| Production Banner | Magic Moon Productions |
| Current Shooting Location | Russia |
🌍 Russia Schedule Officially Underway
The production of Mayan has entered an important phase with filming now progressing in Russia. According to the makers, the overseas schedule forms one of the most significant chapters of the story, further expanding the film’s international setting.
Rather than using foreign locations merely as scenic backdrops, Mayan Chapter 1 incorporates them into the narrative itself. The Russian schedule plays a key role in unfolding the mystery surrounding centuries-old supernatural practices and hidden forces operating across different parts of the world.
This global approach reflects the filmmakers’ vision of presenting a Malayalam film with an expansive international scale while remaining rooted in an engaging mystery-driven narrative.
🕵️ A Mystery Beyond Borders
Mayan revolves around an intricate web of ancient occult traditions, forgotten secrets, and mysterious forces whose influence stretches across multiple countries.
The story follows a journey to uncover the origins of hidden powers that have remained buried for centuries. As the investigation expands beyond India, Russia becomes one of the crucial destinations where major revelations begin to unfold.
The filmmakers describe the project as much more than a conventional thriller. Alongside suspense and mystery, the screenplay focuses on detailed world-building, layered storytelling, and an immersive cinematic atmosphere designed to keep audiences invested throughout the narrative.
⭐ Lead Cast
The film features an impressive ensemble led by Jayasurya, with Nyla Usha playing the female lead.
The supporting cast includes:
- 🎭 Vijay Babu
- 🎭 Aishwarya Raj
- 🎭 Jibin Gopinath
Each character is expected to contribute significantly to the unfolding mystery, with the narrative introducing multiple interconnected storylines throughout the film.
✍️ Story by Rafi and Jithin K. Jose
The story, screenplay, and dialogues have been jointly developed by acclaimed writer Rafi and director Jithin K. Jose.
Known for crafting engaging commercial narratives, Rafi joins hands with Jithin to create a screenplay that combines suspense, mythology, fantasy, and international mystery into a single cinematic experience.
The makers aim to deliver a layered screenplay where every revelation adds depth to the central mystery instead of relying solely on conventional thriller elements.
🎥 Technical Crew
The production brings together an experienced technical team behind the camera.
| 🎬 Department | 👤 Crew |
|---|---|
| Director | Jithin K. Jose |
| Producer | Rajeev Govindan |
| Story, Screenplay & Dialogues | Rafi & Jithin K. Jose |
| Cinematography | Faisal Ali |
| Music & Background Score | Mujeeb Majeed |
| Editing | Praveen Prabhakar |
| Production Designer | Sunil Das |
| Executive Producer | Sunil Singh |
| Line Producer | Rohith R. Nair |
| Production Controller | Deepak Parameswaran |
| Chief Associate Director | Bose V. |
🎼 Strong Technical Foundation
The filmmakers have assembled a talented crew to support the film’s international production scale.
Faisal Ali handles cinematography, aiming to capture diverse international locations with a cinematic visual style, while Mujeeb Majeed composes both the songs and background score.
Editing responsibilities are handled by Praveen Prabhakar, with Sunil Das overseeing production design to create the film’s distinctive visual identity.
Together, the technical team is expected to deliver a polished theatrical experience that complements the film’s ambitious narrative.
📢 PR & Digital Marketing
The publicity and digital marketing campaign for Mayan is being managed by:
- 📱 Vipin Kumar V.
- 📱 Vaishakh C. Vadakkeveedu
- 📱 Jinu Anilkumar
As production progresses, audiences can expect regular updates from the film’s promotional team regarding shooting schedules, posters, teasers, trailers, songs, and release announcements.
🚀 A Major Milestone for Mayan
The commencement of the Russia shooting schedule represents a major production milestone for Mayan. It highlights the makers’ commitment to presenting a Malayalam film with an international scope, combining mystery, fantasy, and suspense through a richly layered narrative.
With Jayasurya leading the cast, an experienced creative team behind the project, and filming now progressing across international locations, Mayan is steadily emerging as one of the notable Malayalam films currently under production. Movie enthusiasts can look forward to more updates as the production moves through its next stages and the mystery surrounding Mayan continues to unfold.
