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