KOCHI: Actor Prithviraj got injured while shooting for his new film Vilayath Buddha. The injury on his leg is said to be serious and he was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi. As per reports, the actor will undergo surgery tomorrow.

Vilayath Buddha's filming was in Marayur. The film is directed by Jayan Nambiar and is based on GR Indugopan's story 'Vilayath Buddha'. Shammi Thilakan and Anu Mohan are playing the other main characters in the film. The film is produced by Sandeep Sen under the banner of Urvashi Theatres.