5 films starring Sarzameen's Prithviraj Sukumaran rejected by others

Arshi Khanam

Sarzameen release

Prithviraj Sukumaran is set to impress fans with his intense acting chops in JioHotstar’s action thriller Sarzameen. It will have a direct OTT release on July 25 and can be accessed via OTTplay Premium as well.

Missed hits

Prithviraj Sukumaran, who will be seen in Sarzameen, is among the top stars of South. Here are some of his popular films that were offered to Fahadh Faasil and others.

Ivide (Sun NXT)

Before Prithviraj Sukumaran, Fahadh Faasil was approached for the lead. However, the rest is history for Shyamaprasad's crime film.

Memories (JioHotstar)

Jeethu Joseph's crime thriller was first offered to Mammootty. Later, Prithviraj took the cop role.

Sapthamashree Thaskaraha     (Sun NXT)

When Fahadh Faasil rejected this comedy thriller, the makers offered it to Prithviraj Sukumaran, who turned it into a blockbuster.

Driving Licence (Prime Video)

Not Prithviraj but Mammootty was first approached for this superhit venture. However, Prithviraj Sukumaran later took the role.  

Double Barrel (Sun NXT)

Lijo Jose Pellissery’s film was initially envisioned with Fahadh Faasil. However, his missed opportunity became a turning point for Prithviraj Sukumaran.