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