Prithviraj Sukumaran, along with his wife Supriya Menon, visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai, offered prayers to Lord Ganesha, and embraced the festive spirit.
Prithviraj Sukumaran embraced the festive spirit in Mumbai as he visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal with his wife, Supriya Menon, during Ganesh Chaturthi. The actor offered prayers to Lord Ganesha and sought Bappa’s blessings amid the celebrations. Pictures and videos from his visit have been making the rounds on social media.
Prithviraj arrives at Lalbaugcha Raja with wife
Dressed in a traditional white kurta-pyjama and sporting a tilak on his forehead, Prithviraj was seen participating in the prayers at the popular Ganesh pandal. His wife Supriya accompanied him as the couple joined devotees seeking blessings during the festival. The actor’s visit comes at a busy phase professionally, with his upcoming projects keeping him in the spotlight.
Actor takes on a challenging role in ‘Varanasi’
Prithviraj will next be seen as Kombha, the main antagonist in S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming epic adventure film ‘Varanasi’. The film features Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in key roles and is set across multiple timelines and locations.
The story reportedly moves through different yugas, from Treta Yuga to Kali Yuga, while bringing together mythology, adventure and a looming asteroid threat. Mahesh Babu plays a Shiva devotee at the centre of the story.
Prithviraj on playing Kombha
Speaking about his character, Prithviraj has described Kombha as an unpredictable and layered figure whose journey does not always follow expectations. The role also presented a unique acting challenge as the character involves limited physical movement, requiring him to communicate much of the emotion through his face and eyes.
The actor has also opened up about the demanding process of working with Rajamouli. He recalled that one scene featuring him alongside Mahesh Babu took an entire day and required 97 takes, highlighting the filmmaker’s emphasis on precision.
‘Varanasi’ set for 2027 release
‘Varanasi’ is scheduled to arrive in theatres on April 7, 2027. The film brings together Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran for what is being billed as an ambitious adventure spanning different eras and geographical locations.