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Ranjith Sankar's next to have Prithviraj in the lead

The Punyalan Private Limited director announced on Facebook that his next will feature the actor in the lead, and will also be co-produced by the two of them

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After Punyalan Private Limited which did a great business at the box office, director Ranjith Sankar has roped in Prithviraj for his next. The news was announced by the director himself on Facebook, where he posted: "Announcing a beautiful dream on this Xmas day. The story of a young man who lived nine lifetimes within his! Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the young man and co-produces this film with me as well." 

However, when quizzed about the film, Ranjith Sankar told CE that the project is still in its beginning stages. "It is a different genre this time. We are still discussing it, and are yet to decide on when to start the shoot," he added.

Meanwhile, 2019 will be a busy year for Prithviraj with the actor all set to kickstart his directorial debut Lucifer.  He also has the mega project Aadu Jeevitham in his kitty. While Anjali Menon's next, which co-stars him with Parvathy and Nazriya is likely to hit the screens for Vishu, the actor will also have Detroit Crossing releasing soon.

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