Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran (42)

1982-10-16 | Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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.

Upcoming Films

On Movies

  • Sarzameen
  • L2: Empuraan
  • Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
  • The Goat Life
  • Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
  • Alone
  • Kaapa
  • Gold
  • Theerppu
  • Kaduva
  • Jack N Jill
  • Jana Gana Mana
  • Bro Daddy
  • Star
  • Bhramam
  • Kuruthi
  • Cold Case
  • Ayyappanum Koshiyum
  • Driving Licence
  • Brother's Day
  • Pathinettam Padi
  • Lucifer
  • 9
  • Ranam
  • Koode
  • My Story
  • Vimanam
  • Adam Joan
  • Tiyaan
  • Naam Shabana
  • Ezra
  • Oozham
  • James and Alice
  • Darvinte Parinamam
  • Pavada
  • Anarkali
  • Amar Akbar Anthony
  • Ennu Ninte Moideen
  • Double Barrel
  • Ivide
  • Oru Second Class Yathra
  • Picket 43
  • Kaaviya Thalaivan
  • Tamaar Padaar
  • Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
  • Munnariyippu
  • 7th Day
  • London Bridge
  • Memories
  • Aurangzeb
  • Mumbai Police
  • Celluloid
  • Ayalum Njanum Thammil
  • Aiyyaa
  • Molly Aunty Rocks!
  • Simhasanam
  • Color of Sky
  • Bachelor Party
  • Hero
  • Masters
  • Indian Rupee
  • Teja Bhai and Family
  • Veettilekulla Vazhi
  • Manushya Mrugam
  • Manikyakallu
  • City of God
  • Urumi
  • Makeup Man
  • Arjunan Saakshi
  • The Thriller
  • Anwar
  • Raavanan
  • Pokkiri Raja
  • Thanthonni
  • Punyam Aham
  • Kerala Cafe
  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • Ninaithale Inikkum
  • Puthiya Mugham
  • Calendar
  • Nammal Thammil
  • LolliPop
  • Abhiyum Naanum
  • Manjadikuru
  • Thirakkatha
  • Thalappavu
  • One Way Ticket
  • Twenty 20
  • Velli Thirai
  • Kangaroo
  • Satham Podathey
  • Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
  • Chocolate
  • Veeralipattu
  • Khaki
  • Mozhi
  • Avan Chandiyude makan
  • Oruvan
  • Vaasthavam
  • Classmates
  • Parijatham
  • Vargam
  • Achanurangatha Veedu
  • Anandabhadram
  • Athbhutha Dweepu
  • Police
  • Daivanamathil
  • Kana Kanden
  • Krithyam
  • Akale
  • Sathyam
  • Vellinakshatram
  • Chakram
  • Ammakilikkoodu
  • Swapnakoodu
  • Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
  • Vellithira
  • Nandanam
  • Stop Violence
  • Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari

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