Prithviraj Sukumaran
Acting • Born 1982-10-16
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
141 credits
Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Movie • 2020
Koshy Kurien
Abhiyum Naanum
Movie • 2008
Sudhakar
Mozhi
Movie • 2007
Karthik
Velli Thirai
Movie • 2008
Saravanan
Khaki
Movie • 2007
Unnikrishnan
Oruvan
Movie • 2006
SI Jeevan
Raavanan
Movie • 2010
Dev Prakash
Kerala Cafe
Movie • 2009
Leon
Makeup Man
Movie • 2011
Self
Kana Kanden
Movie • 2005
Madan
Police Police
Movie • 2010
ASP Ravikanth IPS
Hero
Movie • 2012
Tarzan Antony
City of God
Movie • 2011
Jyothi Lal
Indian Rupee
Movie • 2011
Jayaprakash
Simhasanam
Movie • 2012
Arjun Madhav
Thirakkatha
Movie • 2008
Akbar 'Akki' Ahamed
Masters
Movie • 2012
ASP Sreeramakrishnan IPS
Veeralipattu
Movie • 2007
Harinarayanan
Satham Podathey
Movie • 2007
Ravichandran
Urumi
Movie • 2011
Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar / Krishnadas / K.D.
Anwar
Movie • 2010
Anwar Ahmed
Molly Aunty Rocks!
Movie • 2012
Pranav Roy
Akashathinte Niram
Movie • 2012
Doctor
Aiyyaa
Movie • 2012
Surya
Ayalum Njanum Thammil
Movie • 2012
Dr. Ravi Tharakan
Mumbai Police
Movie • 2013
ACP Antony Moses
The Thriller
Movie • 2010
Niranjan
Nandanam
Movie • 2002
Manu
Celluloid
Movie • 2013
J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
Anandabhadram
Movie • 2005
Ananthan
Arjunan Saakshi
Movie • 2011
Roy Mathew
Police
Movie • 2005
ACP Shekar Varma
Veettilekulla Vazhi
Movie • 2011
Doctor
Teja Bhai and Family
Movie • 2011
Teja Bhai / Roshan Varma
Thanthonni
Movie • 2010
Vadakkanveetil Kochukunju
Manushya Mrugam
Movie • 2011
David I.P.S.
Manikyakallu
Movie • 2011
Vinayachandran
Memories
Movie • 2013
Sam Alex
Chocolate
Movie • 2007
Shyam Balagopal
Lollipop
Movie • 2008
Franko
Robin Hood
Movie • 2009
Siddharth / Venkatesh Iyer
Classmates
Movie • 2006
P. Sukumaran / Suku
Thalappavu
Movie • 2008
Comrade Joseph
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
Movie • 2023
Vardharaja Mannar / Siva Mannar
Vellithira
Movie • 2003
Style Raj / Raghuram
Puthiya Mugham
Movie • 2009
Krishna Kumar / Kichu
Ninaithale Inikkum
Movie • 2009
Shiva
Manjadikuru
Movie • 2008
Vicky Sr.
London Bridge
Movie • 2014
Vijay Das
One Way Ticket
Movie • 2008
Kunjappu
7th Day
Movie • 2014
David Abraham
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Movie • 2014
Melachivilberi Gomathi Nayagam Pillai
Vaasthavam
Movie • 2006
Balachandran Adiga
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
Movie • 2014
Krishnanunni
Sarzameen
Movie • 2025
Vijay Menon
Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam
Movie
Vardharaja Mannar
Tamaar Padaar
Movie • 2014
ACP Pouran
Aurangzeb
Movie • 2013
Arya Phogat
Khalifa Part 1
Movie • 2026
Aamir Ali
Picket 43
Movie • 2015
Havildar Harindran 'Hari' Nair
Double Barrel
Movie • 2015
Pancho
Kannamoochi Yenada
Movie • 2007
Harish Venkatraman
Parijatham
Movie • 2006
Surendhar / Sridhar
Ivide
Movie • 2015
Varun Blake
Pakal
Movie • 2006
Nandakumar
Avan Chandiyude makan
Movie • 2007
Kurian
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Movie • 2024
Kabir
Achanurangatha Veedu
Movie • 2006
Harikrishanan
Swapnakoodu
Movie • 2003
Alex Chandy / Kunjoonju
Calendar
Movie • 2009
Sojappan
Athbhutha Dweepu
Movie • 2005
Harindran
Kangaroo
Movie • 2007
Joseph Abraham
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
Movie • 2024
Anandan Sudevan
Vargam
Movie • 2006
SI Solomon Joseph
Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari
Movie • 2002
Ananthu
Ennu Ninte Moideen
Movie • 2015
Balyambra Pottattu Moideen
Amar Akbar Anthony
Movie • 2015
Amar
Anarkali
Movie • 2015
Sub-Lt. Shanthanu
Chakram
Movie • 2003
Chandrahasan
Santhosh Trophy
Movie
Santhosh
Nammal Thammil
Movie • 2009
Vigneshwar Ramachandran / Vicky
Punyam Aham
Movie • 2010
Naarayanan Unni
Pavada
Movie • 2016
Pambu Joy
Darwinte Parinamam
Movie • 2016
Anil Anto
Twenty 20
Movie • 2008
Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
Bachelor Party
Movie • 2012
John Karim
Munnariyippu
Movie • 2014
Chackochan
James and Alice
Movie • 2016
James
Stop Violence
Movie • 2002
Saathan
Oozham
Movie • 2016
Surya
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
Movie • 2007
Zia Musafir
I, Nobody
Movie
Rajeevan
Naam Shabana
Movie • 2017
Tony / Mikhail
Tiyaan
Movie • 2017
Aslam Mohammad
Ezra
Movie • 2017
Ranjan Mathew
Vimanam
Movie • 2017
Venkidi
Adam Joan
Movie • 2017
Adam Joan Pothen
The Goat Life
Movie • 2024
Najeeb Muhammad
Daivanamathil
Movie • 2005
Anwar
My Story
Movie • 2018
Jay
Ranam
Movie • 2018
Aadhi
Kaaliyan
Movie
Kunjirakottu Kaali
Koode
Movie • 2018
Joshua Thomas
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
Movie • 2003
Muthu
Ammakilikkoodu
Movie • 2003
Vivek Menon
Vellinakshatram
Movie • 2004
Vinod Varma / Chandrachoodan
Sathyam
Movie • 2004
S.I Sanjeev Kumar
Akale
Movie • 2004
Neil D'Costa
Krithyam
Movie • 2005
Satya / Christy Lopez
9
Movie • 2019
Albert
Lucifer
Movie • 2019
Zayed Masood
Pokkiri Raja
Movie • 2010
Surya Narayanan
Brother's Day
Movie • 2019
Rony
Pathinettam Padi
Movie • 2019
Ashwin
L2: Empuraan
Movie • 2025
Zayed Masood
Lucifer 3
Movie
Zayed Masood
Driving Licence
Movie • 2019
Hareendran
Kaduva
Movie • 2022
Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan
Jana Gana Mana
Movie • 2022
Aravind Swaminathan
Bhramam
Movie • 2021
Ray Mathews
Kuruthi
Movie • 2021
Laiq
Star
Movie • 2021
Dr. Derrick
Theerppu
Movie • 2022
Abdulla Marakkar
Cold Case
Movie • 2021
ACP Sathyajith
Bro Daddy
Movie • 2022
Eesho John Kattadi
Kaapa
Movie • 2022
Kotta Madhu
Gold
Movie • 2022
Danger Joshi
Vilaayath Budha
Movie • 2025
Double Mohanan
Daayra
Movie
Vāranāsi
Movie • 2027
Kumbha
Untitled Prithviraj - Rohith VS Movie
Movie
Untitled Prithviraj - Blessy Movie
Movie
Untitled Prithviraj - Shameer Muhammed Movie
Movie
Untitled Prithviraj - Jithin Laal Movie
Movie
Pallichattambi
Movie • 2026
Operation Cambodia
Movie
Anweshippin Kandethum
Movie • 2024
Narrator (Voice)
Alone
Movie • 2023
Hari (Voice)
Kadha
Movie • 2005
Nandhan Menon
Bloody Romeo
Movie
Untitled Prithviraj - Rahul Sadasivan Movie
Movie