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This article from The Hindu e-Paper, published on November 7, 2025, announces the upcoming worldwide release of the Malayalam film “Vilayath Buddha” on November 21, 2025. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as a sandalwood smuggler and Priyamvada Krishnan as the female lead. It is based on a novel by G.R. Indugopan and directed by debutant Jayan Nambiar, a former associate of the late Sachy. The film is set in Marayoor and boasts a strong supporting cast, Renadive and Arvind Kashyap on cinematography, screenplay is written by G. R. Indugopan and Rajesh Pinnadan, and music by Jakes Bejoy.

News Article:

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Vilayath Buddha’ Set to Release Worldwide on November 21

November 7, 2025 (The Hindu) – Malayalam cinema fans have a date to mark on their calendars: November 21st. That’s when “Vilayath Buddha,” starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, will hit theaters worldwide.

The film, directed by debutant Jayan Nambiar, is a thriller based on the novel of the same name by G.R. Indugopan. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Double Mohan, a sandalwood smuggler operating in the sandalwood-rich region of Marayoor, Idukki. Priyamvada Krishnan stars as the female lead.

Produced by Sandeep Senan’s Urvashi Theatres and co-produced by A. V. Anoop for AVA Productions, “Vilayath Buddha” also features Shammi Thilakan, Anu Mohan, Rajashri Nair, and TJ Arunachalam in key roles.

Behind the scenes, Renadive and Arvind Kashyap handle the cinematography, while G. R. Indugopan and Rajesh Pinnadan wrote the screenplay. Jakes Bejoy composed the music.

Director Jayan Nambiar’s directorial debut is especially notable as he was a long-time associate of the late writer-director Sachy, who originally intended to direct the film. Nambiar served as chief associate director on several of Sachy’s acclaimed films, including “Bro Daddy,” “Ayyappanum Koshiyum,” “Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi,” and “Lucifer.”

Prithviraj Sukumaran was last seen in “L2: Empuraan” and the Hindi film “Sarzameen” (streaming on JioHotstar). Priyamvada Krishnan’s last film was “Narivetta.”

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