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