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