Prithviraj’s Vilayath Buddha set to begin in October

As reported earlier, Prithviraj Sukumaran is set to star in the directorial debut of his former associate Jayan Nambiar. Titled ‘Vilayath Buddha’, the film is based on GR Indugopan’s novel of the same name. The film was supposed to be directed by Sachy, who unfortunately passed away last year. It was only then that Jayan Nambiar, who was also an associate to Sachy, took up the project.

Urvasi Theatres is backing ‘Vilayath Buddha’, which is set to go on floors in October. The makers have finalised Marayoor and Idukki as the main locations. The story of ‘Vilayath Buddha’ revolves around Bhaskaran master, who grows a sandalwood tree in his yard for a personal reason, and his student Double Mohanan, a smuggler, who challenges his teacher that he will cut down the tree.

Prithviraj will be seen playing Double Mohanan’s role but the makers are yet to give confirm will be essaying Bhaskaran Master’s part. Indugopan and Rajesh Pinnadan are adapting the screenplay.