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

• 2027Vāranāsi — Kumbha
• 2026Daayra — DCP Raman Kumar
• 2026I, Nobody — Rajeevan, Producer
• 2026Khalifa: The Ruler — Aamir Ali
• 2026Pallichattambi — Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar
• 2025L2: Empuraan — Zayed Masood, Director, Lyricist
• 2025Sarzameen — Vijay Menon
• 2025Vilaayath Budha — Double Mohanan
• 2024Anweshippin Kandethum — Narrator (voice)
• 2024Bade Miyan Chote Miyan — Kabir
• 2024Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil — Anandan Sudevan, Producer
• 2024The Goat Life — Najeeb Muhammad, Producer
• 2023Alone — Hari (Voice)
• 2023Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire — Vardharaja Mannar / Siva Mannar
• 2023Selfiee — Producer
• 2022Bro Daddy — Eesho John Kattadi, Director, Playback Singer, Producer
• 2022Gold — Danger Joshi, Playback Singer, Producer
• 2022Hridayam — Playback Singer
• 2022Jana Gana Mana — Aravind Swaminathan, Producer
• 2022Kaapa — Kotta Madhu
• 2022Kaduva — Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan, Producer
• 2022Theerppu — Abdulla Marakkar
• 2021Bhramam — Ray Mathews, Playback Singer
• 2021Cold Case — ACP Sathyajith
• 2021Kuruthi — Laiq, Producer
• 2021Star — Dr. Derrick
• 2020Ayyappanum Koshiyum — Koshy Kurien, Playback Singer
• 20199 — Albert, Producer
• 2019Brother's Day — Rony
• 2019Driving Licence — Hareendran, Producer
• 2019Lucifer — Zayed Masood, Director
• 2019Pathinettam Padi — Ashwin
• 2018Koode — Joshua Thomas
• 2018My Story — Jay
• 2018Ranam — Aadhi
• 2017Adam Joan — Adam Joan Pothen, Playback Singer
• 2017Ezra — Ranjan Mathew
• 2017Naam Shabana — Tony / Mikhail
• 2017The Great Father — Producer
• 2017Tiyaan — Aslam Mohammad
• 2017Vimanam — Venkideswaran
• 2016Anuraga Karikkin Vellam — Producer
• 2016Darwinte Parinamam — Anil Anto, Producer
• 2016James and Alice — James
• 2016Oozham — Surya
• 2016Pavada — Pambu Joy
• 2015Amar Akbar Anthony — Amar, Playback Singer
• 2015Anarkali — Sub-Lt. Shanthanu
• 2015Double Barrel — Pancho, Producer
• 2015Ennu Ninte Moideen — Balyambra Pottattu Moideen
• 2015Ivide — Varun Blake, Playback Singer
• 2015Lukka Chuppi — Producer
• 2015Picket 43 — Havildar Harindran 'Hari' Nair
• 20147th Day — David Abraham, Playback Singer
• 2014Kaaviya Thalaivan — Melachivilberi Gomathi Nayagam Pillai
• 2014London Bridge — Vijay Das
• 2014Munnariyippu — Chackochan
• 2014Sapthamashree Thaskaraha — Krishnanunni, Producer
• 2014Tamaar Padaar — ACP Pouran
• 2013Aurangzeb — Arya Phogat
• 2013Celluloid — J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
• 2013Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty — Producer
• 2013Memories — Sam Alex
• 2013Mumbai Police — ACP Antony Moses
• 2012Aiyyaa — Surya
• 2012Akashathinte Niram — Doctor
• 2012Ayalum Njanum Thammil — Dr. Ravi Tharakan
• 2012Bachelor Party — John Karim
• 2012Hero — Tarzan Antony, Playback Singer
• 2012Masters — ASP Sreeramakrishnan IPS
• 2012Molly Aunty Rocks! — Pranav Roy
• 2012Simhasanam — Arjun Madhav
• 2011Arjunan Saakshi — Roy Mathew
• 2011City of God — Jyothi Lal
• 2011Indian Rupee — Jayaprakash, Producer
• 2011Manikyakallu — Vinayachandran
• 2011Manushya Mrugam — David I.P.S.
• 2011Teja Bhai and Family — Teja Bhai / Roshan Varma
• 2011Urumi — Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar / Krishnadas / K.D., Producer, Playback Singer
• 2011Veettilekulla Vazhi — Doctor
• 2010Anwar — Anwar Ahmed, Playback Singer
• 2010Pokkiri Raja — Surya Narayanan, Playback Singer
• 2010Police Police — ASP Ravikanth IPS
• 2010Punyam Aham — Naarayanan Unni
• 2010Raavanan — Dev Prakash
• 2010Thanthonni — Vadakkanveetil Kochukunju, Playback Singer
• 2010The Thriller — Niranjan
• 2009Calendar — Sojappan
• 2009Kerala Cafe — Leon
• 2009Nammal Thammil — Vigneshwar Ramachandran / Vicky
• 2009Ninaithale Inikkum — Shiva
• 2009Puthiya Mugham — Krishna Kumar / Kichu, Playback Singer
• 2009Robin Hood — Siddharth / Venkatesh Iyer
• 2008Abhiyum Naanum — Sudhakar
• 2008Lollipop — Franko
• 2008Manjadikuru — Vicky Sr.
• 2008One Way Ticket — Kunjappu
• 2008Thalappavu — Comrade Joseph
• 2008Thirakkatha — Akbar 'Akki' Ahamed
• 2008Twenty 20 — Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
• 2008Velli Thirai — Saravanan
• 2007Avan Chandiyude Makan — Kurian
• 2007Chocolate — Shyam Balagopal
• 2007Kangaroo — Joseph Abraham
• 2007Kannamoochi Yenada — Harish Venkatraman
• 2007Khaki — Unnikrishnan
• 2007Mozhi — Karthik
• 2007Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri — Zia Musafir
• 2007Satham Podathey — Ravichandran
• 2007Veeralipattu — Harinarayanan
• 2006Achanurangatha Veedu — Harikrishanan
• 2006Classmates — P. Sukumaran / Suku
• 2006Oruvan — SI Jeevan
• 2006Pakal — Nandakumar
• 2006Parijatham — Surendhar / Sridhar
• 2006Vaasthavam — Balachandran Adiga
• 2006Vargam — SI Solomon Joseph
• 2005Anandabhadram — Ananthan
• 2005Athbhutha Dweepu — Harindran
• 2005Daivanamathil — Anwar
• 2005Kadha — Nandhan Menon
• 2005Kana Kanden — Madan
• 2005Krithyam — Satya / Christy Lopez
• 2005Police — ACP Shekar Varma
• 2004Akale — Neil D'Costa
• 2004Sathyam — S.I Sanjeev Kumar
• 2004Vellinakshatram — Vinod Varma / Chandrachoodan
• 2003Ammakilikkoodu — Vivek Menon
• 2003Chakram — Chandrahasan
• 2003Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum — Muthu
• 2003Swapnakoodu — Alex Chandy / Kunjoonju
• 2003Vellithira — Style Raj / Raghuram
• 2002Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari — Ananthu
• 2002Nandanam — Manu
• 2002Stop Violence — Saathan
• Bloody Romeo
• Kaaliyan — Kunjirakottu Kaali
• Khalifa 2 : The Legacy — Aamir Ali
• Lucifer 3 — Zayed Masood, Director
• Odiyan — Producer
• Operation Cambodia
• Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam — Vardharaja Mannar
• Untitled Prithviraj - Blessy Movie
• Untitled Prithviraj - Jithin Laal Movie
• Untitled Prithviraj - Rohith VS Movie
• Untitled Prithviraj - Shameer Muhammed Movie

Appearances as themselves (1)

• 2011Makeup Man — Self