Recently, actor Prithviraj was spotted at the premiere of his upcoming movie 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' in an all-new avatar and fans couldn't take their eyes off the actor! The handsome hunk who is currently prepping up for his ambitious flick 'Aadujeevitham' has shed a reasonable amount of kilos for the flick. With a long beard and slim physique, Prithviraj looks uber cool in the pictures, that have surfaced online.

According to a recent report, only 25 percent of the shooting has been completed so far and the star is required to undergo a major physical transformation for his role. It might take a few more months for the actor to achieve the desired results before the shooting of 'Aadujeevitham' could be resumed. The shoot of 'Aadujeevitham' is expected to begin in April.

Starring Prithviraj in the lead, the film is directed by Blessy and bankrolled by KG Abraham under the banner KGA Films. The movie's sound designing is by Resul Pookutty. Cinematography is by KU Mohanan and editing by Raja Muhammed. 'Aadujeevitham' will bring the Oscar-winning music director AR Rahman back into the Malayalam film industry after his work in the 1992 film 'Yoddha'.

The actor's next, 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' is set to hit the screens in February. The sequel to his maiden directorial 'Lucifer' is also expected to begin by the end of this year.