For GV Prakash, 2026 has turned into a particularly memorable year. The composer-actor has had multiple reasons to celebrate, with ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ and ‘Irumudi’ reportedly joining the Rs 100-crore club, while his National Award has added another major achievement to his career.
His attention is now on ‘Immortal’, an ambitious vampire-themed project that takes him into a relatively unexplored space in Tamil cinema.
GV Prakash says careful scheduling has helped him manage his dual responsibilities as an actor and music composer. He follows a detailed plan for the coming weeks, allowing him to keep track of both acting and musical commitments.
The National Award, however, carries a particularly personal significance. He recalled that AR Rahman had pointed out that the honour adds another National Award to a family that has now collectively reached a milestone of 10 such awards.
For GV Prakash, the recognition is also connected to a dream cherished by his grandfather, who died after battling cancer. He expressed happiness at being able to continue the family’s artistic legacy and contribute another major achievement to it.
‘Immortal’ marks a very different challenge for the composer-actor. He describes the film as an experiment with the vampire genre and believes it explores a territory that has rarely been attempted in Tamil cinema.
The film was completed before the Malayalam release ‘Lokah’, but its extensive computer-generated imagery and visual-effects work pushed back its theatrical arrival.
GV Prakash describes ‘Immortal’ as a blend of fantasy, mystery and survival elements. The story centres on a man who has survived for around 4,000 years, with the narrative travelling through prehistoric periods, tribal settings and the modern era.
A substantial flashback forms an important part of the screenplay, adding another layer to the protagonist’s extraordinary journey. GV Prakash believes the film’s unusual premise and genre will make it an exciting experience for audiences.
