Chiyaan Vikram’s
A K.G. Shyju movie
History Repeats,
Destiny Awaits!
A Pan-Asian Epic Bridging Myth, Memory, and Modernity!
Synopsis
The telling of two
intertwining lives.
Mass Destruction.
After a personal scandal drives him from Chennai to China, G.V—a struggling businessman—hopes to rebuild his life. Shamed and exiled from Chennai, G.V arrives in China to rebuild his life. But when his compulsive theft of a centuries-old copper mask bonds him with the spirit of a betrayed warrior, he becomes the target of both mortal enemies and supernatural forces. As ancient powers resurface, alliances shift — and G.V must choose: surrender to the mask’s will, or fight for control of his own destiny.
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What happens when a man with a compulsion he cannot explain steals something sacred—something never meant to leave its country, let alone its bloodline? Yemian is not just a story. It’s a karmic echo that spans centuries. A spiritual epic forged in fire, shame, and impossible redemption.
Cast & Crew
Carried by Legends. Crafted by Masters.
Asia’s Most Powerful Cast. India’s Most Respected Crew.
G.V
Vikram is one of Tamil cinema’s most iconic actors, acclaimed for his intense transformations and emotional range. With a career spanning action, drama, and psychological roles, he’s earned national and international respect. In Yemian, he brings haunting vulnerability and raw strength to a man burdened by shame and chosen by fate.
G.V Mask
In Yemian, Chiyaan Vikram’s character G.V discovers an ancient copper mask in China. When it attaches to his face, he gains supernatural powers. The mask, waiting centuries for its master, transforms G.V’s destiny, granting extraordinary abilities while burdening him with the responsibility and danger that come with them.
Great Warrior
The Great Warrior, an Indian hero from 200 years ago, helped a Chinese dynasty repel foreign invaders using yoga and mystical powers. Betrayed and killed, he sealed his abilities inside a copper mask. The mask protected the dynasty’s descendants, waiting centuries to unite with G.V, his true successor.
Eldho
Anurag Kashyap is a filmmaker and actor recognized for reshaping modern Indian cinema with his gritty realism and political storytelling. As a performer, his presence is intense and layered. In Yemian, Kashyap channels both rage and sorrow, embodying a cursed heir torn between destiny and vengeance.
Seetha
Manju Warrier is a celebrated Malayalam actress known for portraying women with strength, grace, and inner fire. Her comeback redefined female leads in South Indian cinema. Revered for her emotional authenticity, Warrier brings quiet power to Yemian, anchoring its mythic scale with familial urgency and timeless femininity.
Lee
Jiang Wen is a revered Chinese actor and filmmaker acclaimed for his magnetic performances and bold directorial style. His screen presence exudes power and unpredictability, often rooted in historical resonance. In Yemian, he plays a spiritual guardian whose loyalty is tested by fate and fractured prophecy.
Villian
Ken Watanabe is a globally respected actor known for commanding roles in both Japanese and international cinema. With his dignified intensity and emotional nuance, he elevates every scene. In Yemian, Watanabe portrays a wisdom-keeper—a man who sees history repeating through the eyes of a reluctant chosen one.
Sage
Sammo Hung is a legendary martial arts actor, choreographer, and director who helped define the golden age of Hong Kong action cinema. Known for fusing agility with gravitas, he brings legacy and strength to every frame. In Yemian, Hung embodies ancient martial wisdom passed down through bloodlines and battle scars.
K.G. Shyju
K. G. Shyju is an Indian director known for his lyrical, image-driven storytelling rooted in Malayalam cinema. His work often blends mysticism with social realism, drawing critical acclaim for both emotional subtlety and visual depth. With Yemian, Shyju directs his most ambitious film yet—a transcultural epic weaving myth and karma across borders.
K.G. Shyju
K G Shyju is an Indian film artist, who has worked predominantly in the Malayalam movie industry.
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Jayaram Swami
Jayaram Swami is a screenwriter focused on stories rooted in Indian spiritual and mythic traditions. With a background in visual storytelling and narrative architecture, he co-writes Yemian as a layered parable of destiny, displacement, and cultural memory. His writing bridges allegory and action with poetic intensity.
A. Sreekar Prasad
Sreekar Prasad is India’s most prolific film editor, renowned for shaping narratives across over 600 films. A master of rhythm and multilayered timelines, he has won numerous National and State Awards. With Yemian, Prasad bridges two worlds and multiple languages into one seamless cinematic meditation on fate.
M. M. Keeravani
M. M. Keeravani is a revered composer whose music transcends language and genre. With scores that blend classical depth with emotional grandeur, his work has elevated the biggest Indian epics. An Oscar and National Award winner, Keeravani composes Yemian’s sonic soul—channeling myth, mystery, and memory into every note.
Resul Pookutty
Resul Pookutty is an Oscar-winning sound designer whose work redefined Indian film audio on a global scale. From intimate silences to sonic spectacle, he crafts deeply immersive experiences. For Yemian, Pookutty designs a soundscape where spiritual tremors and ancestral echoes vibrate through mask, myth, and man.
Arun Venjaramoodu
Arun Venjaramoodu is an accomplished art director who has worked on more than 20 Malayalam films. Known for his creative vision and distinctive style, he has contributed to popular movies including Aadu 2, Aadu 3, Valatty, and many others, shaping memorable cinematic worlds through his art direction.
The First Spiritual Blockbuster of the Decade
- Budget: ₹250 Cr (₹150 Cr prod, ₹100 Cr talent)
- Production: 65% China, 35% India
- India + China mythologies colliding in one multilingual narrative
- Grand Baahubali-style scale with Hero-like philosophy
- First Indian feature shot 65% on-location across China
- Primary Markets: India, China (Beijing, Shanghai), Global Diaspora
- IP Franchise Potential: Mask mythology, prequels (Kubera’s cult), VR/OTT spinoffs
- ROI Projection Benchmarks: RRR, Baahubali 2, Wandering Earth (China)
- A pan-Asian odyssey that merges imperial legend with metaphysical sci-fi