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