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Makers of Narivetta reunite for Prithviraj Sukumaran's next film; Deets here

In an interview with OTTplay, Anuraj had confirmed that his upcoming projects include a film with Prithviraj, which is slated to begin by the end of this year.

Gayathri Krishna
Jul 29, 2025
Makers of Narivetta reunite for Prithviraj Sukumaran's next film; Deets here
Abin Joseph, Anuraj Manohar and Prithviraj Sukumaran

Tovino Thomas' latest film, Narivetta, garnered huge praise following its OTT debut on Sony LIV via OTTplay Premium after a successful theatre run of over 40 days. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that its director and writer, Anuraj Manohar and Abin Joseph, are reuniting for their next project, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role.

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Prithviraj Sukumaran Films on OTTplay

Narivetta makers-Prithviraj Sukumaran project update

In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Anuraj had confirmed that his upcoming projects include a film with Prithviraj, which is slated to begin by the end of this year. Given that both Anuraj and Abin are renowned for their works that tackle raw themes of political elements and social reality, there is a lot of excitement and anticipation for this project. In the upcoming days, further information about the untitled movie is expected to be revealed.

Anuraj's another directorial is Shekhara Varma Rajavu, starring Nivin Pauly, which was announced long back. He made his directorial debut with Shane Nigam-starrer Ishq, which is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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Narivetta streaming on Sony LIV, OTTplay Premium

Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and original Malayalam versions of this Tovino Thomas-starrer police drama were made available for streaming on Sony LIV on July 11. The film's ability to capture a community's fierce resistance against systemic oppression won accolades from viewers. The movie, which was inspired by the Muthanga tribal movement, successfully emerged as a box office hit.

Narivetta is a compelling socio-political drama with a compelling plot that was propelled by poignant performances. The main character of the movie is Varghese, an unmotivated youngster who is compelled to take a job as a police officer. He and his team are assigned to Wayanad as part of his first mission, where Adivasis are occupying a portion of the forest in protest of the State government's delayed land distribution. Over the course of a few days, Varghese experiences a number of horrifying events that permanently change his outlook towards life and the importance of speaking for others' cause.

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FAQs

Q: Where to watch Narivetta online?
A: The film is streaming on Sony LIV via OTTplay Premium in multiple languages.
Q: Is Narivetta based on a real incident?
A: The socio-political thriller, starring Tovino Thomas, is based on the Muthanga incident in Wayanad in 2003.
Q: Who are the actors in Narivetta?
A: Tovino Thomas, Cheran and Suraj Venjaramoodu play the lead roles in this movie, with Arya Salim, Pranav Teophine, Priyamvada Krishnan appearing in supporting parts.

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