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