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