‘Vilayath Buddha’ reviews: In the quiet, dusty corners of Marayur where the scent of sandalwood hangs heavy and secrets grow like old trees arrives a story that burns slow and steady but fierce. ‘Vilayath Buddha’ (or ‘Vilaayath Budha’), the much-awaited Malayalam action thriller, finally hits theatres, turning a simple fight over a precious sandalwood tree into a drama of revenge.

Directed by Jayan Nambiar in his debut, the film reimagines GR Indugopan’s famous novel with a rugged, human touch. What begins as a clash between a mentor and his favourite student slowly unfolds into a gripping tale of two men who refuse to let go of power, of pride, and of the tree that ties their lives together.

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‘Vilayath Buddha’ cast

Prithviraj Sukumaran takes centre stage as Double Mohana

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