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Happy birthday Prithviraj: 12 upcoming projects of Mollywood's most promising actor

As Kerala's young superstar Prithviraj turns 39, here is a look at his upcoming projects which has hooked the audience.
As Kerala's young superstar Prithviraj turns 39, here is a look at his upcoming projects which has hooked the audience. (Photo| Facebook)
As Kerala's young superstar Prithviraj turns 39, here is a look at his upcoming projects which has hooked the audience. (Photo| Facebook)
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Aadujeevitham: An adaptation of Benyamin's novel of the same name, filming for this project was in progress till it had to be paused due to the COVID pandemic. It is said that the actor had to undergo a rigorous weight loss regime to get into the character.
Aadujeevitham: An adaptation of Benyamin's novel of the same name, filming for this project was in progress till it had to be paused due to the COVID pandemic. It is said that the actor had to undergo a rigorous weight loss regime to get into the character.
Virtual Production: Directed by Gokulraj Bhaskar, the yet-to be titled movie is touted to be the country's first film 'to be shot completely in virtual production', on the lines of Avataar and Lion King. Apart from Malayalam, the film will be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. (Photo| Facebook)
Virtual Production: Directed by Gokulraj Bhaskar, the yet-to be titled movie is touted to be the country's first film 'to be shot completely in virtual production', on the lines of Avataar and Lion King. Apart from Malayalam, the film will be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. (Photo| Facebook)
Kaduva: A comeback for ace director Shaji Kailas, Prithviraj will be playing a real-life character named 'Kaduvakkunel Kuruvachan'. The film also entered into a copyright issue with Suresh Gopi's 250th movie which is written by Renji Panicker and directed by Mathews Thomas
Kaduva: A comeback for ace director Shaji Kailas, Prithviraj will be playing a real-life character named 'Kaduvakkunel Kuruvachan'. The film also entered into a copyright issue with Suresh Gopi's 250th movie which is written by Renji Panicker and directed by Mathews Thomas
Jana Gana Mana: 'This country has people with divided opinions on the killing of Gandhi' - these lines from the actor have given audiences huge expectations for this Dijo Jose Antony directorial. It also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu and Mamta Mohandas. (Photo| YouTube screengrab)
Jana Gana Mana: 'This country has people with divided opinions on the killing of Gandhi' - these lines from the actor have given audiences huge expectations for this Dijo Jose Antony directorial. It also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu and Mamta Mohandas. (Photo| YouTube screengrab)
Kaaliyan: Another period drama, Kaaliyan is said to be based on a tale of fierce warriors from Venad with the actor's character undertaking a perilous mission. While Shankar Ehsaan Loy will be handling the music, it is said that Tamil actor Sathyaraj will be essaying an important role.
Kaaliyan: Another period drama, Kaaliyan is said to be based on a tale of fierce warriors from Venad with the actor's character undertaking a perilous mission. While Shankar Ehsaan Loy will be handling the music, it is said that Tamil actor Sathyaraj will be essaying an important role.
Bro Daddy: The actor turns director for a second time in this 'fun family drama' where he also plays the the role of the son of the character of lead star Mohanlal. The film also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Meena, Lalu Alex and Murali Gopy and is said to be releasing soon in Disney+ Hotstar.
Bro Daddy: The actor turns director for a second time in this 'fun family drama' where he also plays the the role of the son of the character of lead star Mohanlal. The film also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Meena, Lalu Alex and Murali Gopy and is said to be releasing soon in Disney+ Hotstar.
Gold: Directed by Premam-fame Alphonse Puthren, this 'fun thriller' is touted to have an ensemble cast of 50 actors. It will see the actor paired up with South India's leading actress Nayanthara for the first time. (Photo| Instagram)
Gold: Directed by Premam-fame Alphonse Puthren, this 'fun thriller' is touted to have an ensemble cast of 50 actors. It will see the actor paired up with South India's leading actress Nayanthara for the first time. (Photo| Instagram)
Karachi 81: Touted to be an 'espionage thriller,' Karachi 81 was first announced in 2016 as the first Malayalam movie to be shot in Pakistan. However, with hampered Indo-Pak relations, the movie was revamped with KS Bava roped in as director and Tovino Thomas joining the cast.
Karachi 81: Touted to be an 'espionage thriller,' Karachi 81 was first announced in 2016 as the first Malayalam movie to be shot in Pakistan. However, with hampered Indo-Pak relations, the movie was revamped with KS Bava roped in as director and Tovino Thomas joining the cast.
Meter Gauge: Directed by Pradeep M Nair of 'Vimaanam' fame, the historic fiction is based on the first meter gauge train service of the erstwhile Travancore state. According to Nair, the movie also has a 'man vs wild' element.
Meter Gauge: Directed by Pradeep M Nair of 'Vimaanam' fame, the historic fiction is based on the first meter gauge train service of the erstwhile Travancore state. According to Nair, the movie also has a 'man vs wild' element.
Vilayath Buddha: A book adaptation of GR Indugopan's novel of the same name, the project was written by late director Sachy before he passed away. Prithviraj will be playing the role of Double Mohanan, in the movie directed by Sachy's protege Jayan Nambiar.
Vilayath Buddha: A book adaptation of GR Indugopan's novel of the same name, the project was written by late director Sachy before he passed away. Prithviraj will be playing the role of Double Mohanan, in the movie directed by Sachy's protege Jayan Nambiar.
Ayyappan: Bankrolled by the actor's former production house August Cinemas, the actor will be essaying the titular role of 'Lord Ayyappa'. Directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan, the movie had been announced when the 'Sabarimala Temple entry' issue was in news.
Ayyappan: Bankrolled by the actor's former production house August Cinemas, the actor will be essaying the titular role of 'Lord Ayyappa'. Directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan, the movie had been announced when the 'Sabarimala Temple entry' issue was in news.
Empuraan: Said to be the actor's most awaited movie, Empuraan, a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, will be the actor's second outing as a director. While he will essay the role of mercenary Zayed Masood, the Murali Gopy-written film has hinted towards the existence of 'illuminati' groups.
Empuraan: Said to be the actor's most awaited movie, Empuraan, a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, will be the actor's second outing as a director. While he will essay the role of mercenary Zayed Masood, the Murali Gopy-written film has hinted towards the existence of 'illuminati' groups.
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