Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Acting
- October 16, 1982 · Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Biography
Prithviraj Sukumaran (born October 16, 1982) is an acclaimed Malayalam actor, director, producer, and playback singer, known for seamlessly balancing stardom with critically acclaimed performances. Making his debut at 19 in Nandanam (2002), he quickly rose to prominence as one of the most versatile and daring actors of his generation. Through the 2000s, Prithviraj delivered a string of memorable films such as Vellithira (2003), Swapnakoodu (2003), Vellinakshatram (2004), Ananthabhadram (2005), Classmates (2006,Highest grossing Malayalam movie at time of release), Vaasthavam (2006), Chocolate (2007), Thalappavu (2008), Thirakkatha (2008), Puthiya Mukham (2009,Catapulted Prithviraj to Superstardom) , Robin Hood (2009), Thanthonni (2010), Pokkiri Raja (2010) and Anwar (2010), showcasing his ability to shift between commercial and experimental cinema. He later headlined some of Malayalam cinema’s biggest hits and acclaimed dramas: Urumi (2011), Indian Rupee (2011), Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012), Mumbai Police (2013), Memories (2013), 7th Day (2014), Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014) , Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Amar Akbar Anthony (2015), Anarkali (2015), Paavada (2016), Ezra (2017), Koode (2018), Driving Licence (2019), Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Jana Gana Mana (2022) and The Goat Life (2024), among others. Outside acting, Prithviraj has proven his mettle as a filmmaker with the hit Lucifer (2019), starring Mohanlal, which became one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest boxoffice successes. He owns a production banner, Prithviraj Productions which continues to back ambitious projects. With over two decades in cinema, a National award, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and a filmography that bridges commercial blockbusters and auteur driven cinema, Prithviraj Sukumaran stands as one of the defining forces of contemporary Malayalam cinema.
Known for
Filmography
- Vāranāsi · Kumbha
- Daayra · DCP Raman Kumar
- Khalifa: The Ruler · Aamir Ali
- I, Nobody · Rajeevan, Producer
- Pallichattambi · Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar
- Vilaayath Budha · Double Mohanan
- Sarzameen · Vijay Menon
- L2: Empuraan · Zayed Masood, Director
- Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil · Anandan Sudevan, Producer
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan · Kabir
- The Goat Life · Najeeb Muhammad, Producer
- Anweshippin Kandethum · Narrator (Voice)
- Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire · Vardharaja Mannar / Siva Mannar
- Selfiee · Producer
- Alone · Hari (Voice)
- Kaapa · Kotta Madhu
- Gold · Danger Joshi, Playback Singer
- Theerppu · Abdulla Marakkar
- Kaduva · Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan, Producer
- Jana Gana Mana · Aravind Swaminathan, Producer
- Bro Daddy · Eesho John Kattadi, Director
- Hridayam · Playback Singer
- Star · Dr. Derrick
- Bhramam · Ray Mathews, Playback Singer
- Kuruthi · Laiq, Producer
- Cold Case · ACP Sathyajith
- Ayyappanum Koshiyum · Koshy Kurien, Playback Singer
- Driving Licence · Hareendran, Producer
- Brother's Day · Rony
- Pathinettam Padi · Ashwin
- Lucifer · Zayed Masood, Director
- 9 · Albert, Producer
- Ranam · Aadhi
- Koode · Joshua Thomas
- My Story · Jay
- Vimanam · Venkideswaran
- Adam Joan · Adam Joan Pothen, Playback Singer
- Tiyaan · Aslam Mohammad
- Naam Shabana · Tony / Mikhail
- The Great Father · Producer
- Ezra · Ranjan Mathew
- Oozham · Surya
- Anuraga Karikkin Vellam · Producer
- James and Alice · James
- Darwinte Parinamam · Anil Anto, Producer
- Pavada · Pambu Joy
- Anarkali · Sub-Lt. Shanthanu
- Amar Akbar Anthony · Amar, Playback Singer
- Ennu Ninte Moideen · Balyambra Pottattu Moideen
- Double Barrel · Pancho, Producer
- Lukka Chuppi · Producer
- Ivide · Varun Blake, Playback Singer
- Picket 43 · Havildar Harindran 'Hari' Nair
- Kaaviya Thalaivan · Melachivilberi Gomathi Nayagam Pillai
- Tamaar Padaar · ACP Pouran
- Sapthamashree Thaskaraha · Krishnanunni, Producer
- Munnariyippu · Chackochan
- 7th Day · David Abraham, Playback Singer
- London Bridge · Vijay Das
- Memories · Sam Alex
- Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty · Producer
- Aurangzeb · Arya Phogat
- Mumbai Police · ACP Antony Moses
- Celluloid · J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
- Ayalum Njanum Thammil · Dr. Ravi Tharakan
- Aiyyaa · Surya
- Molly Aunty Rocks! · Pranav Roy
- Simhasanam · Arjun Madhav
- Akashathinte Niram · Doctor
- Bachelor Party · John Karim
- Hero · Tarzan Antony, Playback Singer
- Masters · ASP Sreeramakrishnan IPS
- Indian Rupee · Jayaprakash, Producer
- Teja Bhai and Family · Teja Bhai / Roshan Varma
- Veettilekulla Vazhi · Doctor
- Manushya Mrugam · David I.P.S.
- Manikyakallu · Vinayachandran
- City of God · Jyothi Lal
- Urumi · Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar / Krishnadas / K.D., Producer
- Makeup Man · Self