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