Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Vilayath Buddha: Mixed Reviews for Prithviraj, Shammi's Action Thriller
A new action thriller movie, 'Vilayath Buddha', is out.
It's about a smuggler and his mentor who become rivals.
Some people like the first part of the movie and the actors' performances, but others think it's too long.
Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shammi Thilakan's 'Vilayath Buddha' released on 21 November 2025
The film is an action thriller based on GR Indugopan's novel, directed by Jayan Nambiar
Prithviraj plays Double Mohanan, a sandalwood smuggler, while Shammi plays Bhaskaran Master, his mentor turned rival
Early reviews are mixed, with praise for the first half and performances, but criticism for runtime
Jakes Bejoy's background score receives praise, with viewers calling it 'fire'
- Who
- Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shammi Thilakan, Jayan Nambiar (director), GR Indugopan (novelist)
- What
- Released 'Vilayath Buddha', an action thriller
- When
- 21 November 2025
- Where
- Theaters
- Why
- To entertain audiences with a gripping story of revenge and power struggle
Fans of the movie
Critics with mixed opinions
First half
Fans of the movie
Complete crowd-puller
Critics with mixed opinions
Formulaic pattern
Performances
Fans of the movie
Prithviraj and Shammi excel
Critics with mixed opinions
Prithviraj lacks X-factor
- Genre
- Action Thriller
- Director
- Jayan Nambiar
- Producers
- Prithviraj Sukumaran, Santhosh Sivan, Shaji Nadesan
- Music Director
- Jakes Bejoy
- Release Date
- 21 November 2025
- Production Start
- October 2022
- Runtime
- Approximately 3 hours
Sources
‘Vilayath Buddha’ reviews: Prithviraj-Shammi win praise, fans call BGM ‘fire’, but runtime feels long
Vilaayath Budha Box Office Collection Day 1: Prithviraj’s action thriller OPENS at...
