Malayalam actor Prithviraj, who was injured during the shooting of a movie, undergoes a keyhole surgery in his leg Monday morning at a private hospital in Kochi. The doctor has advised him to rest for two months.

Prithiraj met with an accident on the sets of Vilayath Buddha, directed by debutant Jayan Nambiar. He plays the role of Double Mohanan in the film. The accident happened when the actor was shooting a fight shot on the sets of the film in Marayur.

This film is based on G R Indu Gopan's story Vilayath Buddha. Shammi Thilakan and Anu Mohan play other important roles in the movie. The film is produced by Sandeep Senan under the banner of Urvashi Theatres.