Prithviraj Sukumaran
Born: 1982-10-16 in Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2027
- Vāranāsi as Kumbha
2026
- Pallichattambi as Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar
- Khalifa Part 1 as Aamir Ali
- I, Nobody as Rajeevan
- Daayra
2025
- L2: Empuraan as Zayed Masood
- Vilaayath Budha as Double Mohanan
- Sarzameen as Vijay Menon
2024
- The Goat Life as Najeeb Muhammad
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Kabir
- Anweshippin Kandethum as Narrator (voice)
- Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil as Anandan Sudevan
2023
- Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire as Vardharaja Mannar / Siva Mannar
- Selfiee ... (Producer)
- Alone as Hari (Voice)
2022
2020
- Ayyappanum Koshiyum as Koshy Kurien
2019
- Lucifer as Zayed Masood
- Brother's Day as Rony
- Pathinettam Padi as Ashwin
- Driving Licence as Hareendran
- 9 as Albert
2017
- Naam Shabana as Tony / Mikhail
- Adam Joan as Adam Joan Pothen
- Tiyaan as Aslam Mohammad
- Ezra as Ranjan Mathew
- The Great Father ... (Producer)
- Vimanam as Venkideswaran
2016
- Pavada as Pambu Joy
- James and Alice as James
- Oozham as Surya
- Anuraga Karikkin Vellam ... (Producer)
- Darwinte Parinamam as Anil Anto
2015
- Anarkali as Sub-Lt. Shanthanu
- Amar Akbar Anthony as Amar
- Picket 43 as Havildar Harindran 'Hari' Nair
- Double Barrel as Pancho
- Ennu Ninte Moideen as Balyambra Pottattu Moideen
- Ivide as Varun Blake
- Lukka Chuppi ... (Producer)
2014
- Kaaviya Thalaivan as Melachivilberi Gomathi Nayagam Pillai
- 7th Day as David Abraham
- London Bridge as Vijay Das
- Munnariyippu as Chackochan
- Sapthamashree Thaskaraha as Krishnanunni
- Tamaar Padaar as ACP Pouran
2013
- Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty ... (Producer)
- Mumbai Police as ACP Antony Moses
- Memories as Sam Alex
- Celluloid as J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
- Aurangzeb as Arya Phogat
2012
- Ayalum Njanum Thammil as Dr. Ravi Tharakan
- Bachelor Party as John Karim
- Aiyyaa as Surya
- Hero as Tarzan Antony
- Molly Aunty Rocks! as Pranav Roy
- Masters as ASP Sreeramakrishnan IPS
- Simhasanam as Arjun Madhav
- Akashathinte Niram as Doctor
2011
- Urumi as Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar / Krishnadas / K.D.
- City of God as Jyothi Lal
- Manikyakallu as Vinayachandran
- Makeup Man as Self
- Arjunan Saakshi as Roy Mathew
- Teja Bhai and Family as Teja Bhai / Roshan Varma
- Manushya Mrugam as David I.P.S.
- Indian Rupee as Jayaprakash
- Veettilekulla Vazhi as Doctor
2010
- The Thriller as Niranjan
- Raavanan as Dev Prakash
- Thanthonni as Vadakkanveetil Kochukunju
- Pokkiri Raja as Surya Narayanan
- Anwar as Anwar Ahmed
- Police Police as ASP Ravikanth IPS
- Punyam Aham as Naarayanan Unni
2009
- Kerala Cafe as Leon
- Robin Hood as Siddharth / Venkatesh Iyer
- Puthiya Mugham as Krishna Kumar / Kichu
- Ninaithale Inikkum as Shiva
- Nammal Thammil as Vigneshwar Ramachandran / Vicky
- Calendar as Sojappan
2008
- Manjadikuru as Vicky Sr.
- Abhiyum Naanum as Sudhakar
- Twenty 20 as Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
- Lollipop as Franko
- Velli Thirai as Saravanan
- Thirakkatha as Akbar 'Akki' Ahamed
- Thalappavu as Comrade Joseph
- One Way Ticket as Kunjappu
2007
- Kangaroo as Joseph Abraham
- Veeralipattu as Harinarayanan
- Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri as Zia Musafir
- Mozhi as Karthik
- Kannamoochi Yenada as Harish Venkatraman
- Khaki as Unnikrishnan
- Avan Chandiyude Makan as Kurian
- Satham Podathey as Ravichandran
- Chocolate as Shyam Balagopal
2006
- Pakal as Nandakumar
- Achanurangatha Veedu as Harikrishanan
- Classmates as P. Sukumaran / Suku
- Parijatham as Surendhar / Sridhar
- Vargam as SI Solomon Joseph
- Vaasthavam as Balachandran Adiga
- Oruvan as SI Jeevan
2005
- Anandabhadram as Ananthan
- Kana Kanden as Madan
- Athbhutha Dweepu as Harindran
- Kadha as Nandhan Menon
- Krithyam as Satya / Christy Lopez
- Daivanamathil as Anwar
- Police as ACP Shekar Varma
2004
- Vellinakshatram as Vinod Varma / Chandrachoodan
- Akale as Neil D'Costa
- Sathyam as S.I Sanjeev Kumar
2003
- Vellithira as Style Raj / Raghuram
- Swapnakoodu as Alex Chandy / Kunjoonju
- Ammakilikkoodu as Vivek Menon
- Chakram as Chandrahasan
- Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum as Muthu
2002
- Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari as Ananthu
- Stop Violence as Saathan
- Nandanam as Manu