Prithviraj Sukumaran has once again set social media abuzz, this time by revealing the intense first-look poster for his upcoming Malayalam action drama Vilaayath Budha. The actor shared the poster on his official handles, captioning it: “#VilaayathBudha #ComingSoon #JayanNambiar @sandipsenan @Jakes_Bejoy #AnoopVasavan #UrvassiTheatres #AVAproductions @Poffactio.” The rugged tone and earthy visuals hint at a film deeply rooted in morality, power, and human conflict.
Directed by debutant Jayan Nambiar, Vilaayath Budha marks his first foray behind the camera and is based on G. R. Indugopan’s acclaimed novel of the same name. The film is produced by Sandip Senan under Urvasi Theatres, in association with Anish M. Thomas. Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shammi Thilakan headline the story, supported by Priyamvada Krishnan, Anu Mohan, Rajashree, and Teejay Arunasalam.
At the heart of Vilaayath Budha lies a powerful narrative about Bhaskaran Master and his protégé, Double Mohanan — a smuggler with ambition and cunning. The two find themselves at odds over the ownership of a precious sandalwood tree planted by the elder, a symbol that grows into a battleground of ideals, inheritance, and greed. With themes that weave together human frailty and environmental conflict, the story promises to deliver both emotional depth and dramatic tension.
Interestingly, the film’s journey began with the late filmmaker Sachy, who originally conceptualized the adaptation in 2020. After his untimely passing, his close associate Jayan Nambiar carried the vision forward, ensuring that Sachy’s creative spark lived on. This continuity of mentorship — both in the story and its making — adds an emotional resonance to the project.
The film boasts a strong technical team, featuring music by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap, and editing by Sreejith Sarang. With its grounded narrative, stellar cast, and the promise of rich, cinematic storytelling, Vilaayath Budha is shaping up to be one of Malayalam cinema’s most anticipated releases.