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Stills : Prithviraj in The Thriller

Still from the new Malayalam movie, The Thriller

  • Malayalam actor, Prithviraj dons the cap of a police officer for his latest film <i>The Thriller</i>.
    Malayalam actor, Prithviraj dons the cap of a police officer for his latest film The Thriller.
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  • Prithviraj was last seen in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film <i>Raavanan</i>, where too he played the role of a policeman.
    Prithviraj was last seen in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Raavanan, where too he played the role of a policeman.
  • His performance in <i>Raavanan</i> was appreciated and some critics stated that he performed the role of Dev better than Tamil superstar Vikram in the Hindi version.
    His performance in Raavanan was appreciated and some critics stated that he performed the role of Dev better than Tamil superstar Vikram in the Hindi version.
  • <i>The Thriller</i> has been directed by B Unnikrishnan, who is known for movies l ike <i>Madambi</i>, <i>I G, Kerala Cafe</i> and <i>Pramani</i>.
    The Thriller has been directed by B Unnikrishnan, who is known for movies l ike Madambi, I G, Kerala Cafe and Pramani.
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  • The female lead in <i>The Thriller</i> has been played by Kannada actress Katherine Theresa.
    The female lead in The Thriller has been played by Kannada actress Katherine Theresa.
  • According to reports, <i>The Thriller</i> is based on the mysterious killing of the scion of a premier business house in Kerala, Paul Muthoot.
    According to reports, The Thriller is based on the mysterious killing of the scion of a premier business house in Kerala, Paul Muthoot.
  • The music of <i>The Thriller</i> is given by Dharan and cinematography by Bharani K. Dharan.
    The music of The Thriller is given by Dharan and cinematography by Bharani K. Dharan.
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  • <i>The Thriller</i> also starts other southern actors like Siddique, Lalu Alex, Mallika Kapoor, Riyaz Khan, Sambath to name a few.
    The Thriller also starts other southern actors like Siddique, Lalu Alex, Mallika Kapoor, Riyaz Khan, Sambath to name a few.
  • This is for the first time Unnikrishnan is working with Prithviraj. He has directed superstars like Mohanlal and Mammotty in the past.
    This is for the first time Unnikrishnan is working with Prithviraj. He has directed superstars like Mohanlal and Mammotty in the past.
  • Prithviraj made his debut with Malayalam movie <i>Nandanam</i> in 2002. He later went on to do films like <i>Stop Violence</i> and <i>Swapnakoodu</i>.
    Prithviraj made his debut with Malayalam movie Nandanam in 2002. He later went on to do films like Stop Violence and Swapnakoodu.
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  • In 2006, Prithviraj became the youngest Malayalam actor to receive the Kerala State Award for Best Actor for his role in <i>Vaasthavam</i>.
    In 2006, Prithviraj became the youngest Malayalam actor to receive the Kerala State Award for Best Actor for his role in Vaasthavam.
  • The same year he was seen in <i>Classmates</i>, which became an all time blockbuster of Malayalam cinema.
    The same year he was seen in Classmates, which became an all time blockbuster of Malayalam cinema.
  • Prithviraj has received rave reviews for his roles in films like <i>Thalappavu</i> and <i>Thirakkatha</i>.
    Prithviraj has received rave reviews for his roles in films like Thalappavu and Thirakkatha.
  • The very talented actor made his Tamil debut with <i>Kana Kandaen</i> in 2005 as a suave villain.
    The very talented actor made his Tamil debut with Kana Kandaen in 2005 as a suave villain.