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