Vilayath Buddha, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role, is finally set to hit the big screens soon. In an official confirmation, the makers have announced that the film will release on November 21, 2025.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Vilayath Buddha to release on November 21, 2025
Prithviraj himself shared the official release update through his social media handle. The GAN actor unveiled the release date poster, featuring an intense look.
Watch the announcement here:
More information about Vilayatha Buddha
Vilayath Buddha is an upcoming action drama starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role. Directed by debutant Jayan Nambiar, the story revolves around Double Mohanan, a sandalwood smuggler who has differences of opinion with his former school teacher, Bhaskaran Master.
Following a personal tragedy, Bhaskaran comes into possession of a rare sandalwood tree, which Mohanan intends to steal not only for its value but also for personal revenge. The conflict between the former teacher and his disciple over the ownership of the tree forms the crux of the story.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by GR Indugoppan, who has also written other works such as Kallan Bakki Ezhuthumpol, Dutch Bungalowvil Pretharahasyam and Amminippilla Vettu Case.
Along with Prithviraj, the film stars Shammi Thilakan, Priyamvada Krishnan, Anu Mohan, Rajshri, Teejay Arunasalam, Kottayam Ramesh, Dhruvan and many others in lead roles.
The film’s music and background score is composed by Jake Bejoy, while the cinematography is jointly composed by Arvind S. of Kantara: Chapter 1 fame. Kashyap and Renadive. Srijit Sarang serves as editor.
Interestingly, the novel was initially supposed to be adapted by late director Saatchi, marking his third collaboration with Prithviraj after Anarkali and Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
upcoming movies of prithviraj sukumaran
Prithviraj was last seen in a pivotal role in Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, which he also directed. The Salaar actor reprized his role as Zayed Masood from Lucifer, exploring the character’s origin story.
Looking ahead, Rajuetan is currently filming I, Nobody directed by Rorschach fame Nisam Bashir. Her upcoming projects also include action entertainer Khalifa and Mahesh Babu’s SSMB29.
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