Stranded for two months, actor Prithviraj returns from Jordan

The film's team had been stranded in Jordan since March 12, as shooting was stalled due to the coronavirus crisis.

In April, film's director Blessy wrote to the Kerala Film Chamber, requesting for arrangement to be brought back.

Later, as Jordan authorities allowed them to resume shooting in late April, the team wrapped up the current leg of shoot there.

Prithviraj, Blessy, and other team members landed at the Cochin International Airport on Friday morning from Jordan via a special Air India flight AI 1902, under the second phase of the union government's Vande Bharat mission.

The mission aims to bring back stranded Indians from different parts of the world in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, the entire cast and crew will be tested for COVID-19 and remain in the mandatory quarantine period.

Reportedly, they have opted for a paid quarantine facility at Fort Kochi.

"We are on our way to the COVID-19 testing facility as prescribed by the health officials," Blessy said.

"It's a welcome relief to be back in Kerala," the director added.

After Prithviraj's return, his wife Supriya Menon posted an emotional note on Instagram.

She wrote, "It has been a long and arduous wait but we are really thankful to everyone including the authorities who helped facilitate this return."

"Personally we would like to thank all the fans and well-wishers who prayed for us and gave us strength during our time of separation," she added.

In a similar vein, Bollywood actor Mouni Roy remains stranded in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She had gone there in March for a four-day work trip.

In a recent interaction with Mid-Day, Roy said, "I have been oscillating between anxiety and calmness. Everybody around the world is going through a hard time."

She added that she is eager to return to India.