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