Prithviraj Sukumaran

Acting

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Born 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.

Acting credits

Khalifa: The Ruler poster
7.1

Aamir Ali, a notorious gold smuggling kingpin who inherited his multi-million dollar criminal enterprise from a lineage of gangsters, is drawn into a web of vengeance, legacy and power.

Khalifa: The Ruler

2026

I, Nobody poster
6.5

Rajeevan, an ordinary government employee, witnesses something he was never meant to see and is thrust into the centre of a serious crime. Branded a troublemaker and hunted by the system, he must protect his family while fighting to survive against forces far beyond his control.

I, Nobody

2026

Pallichattambi poster
5.5

Set in the politically turbulent late 1950s, Krishnan Pillai, a playful ruffian chosen by the Church to lead a defensive force, the Christopher Sena. His mission to resist the Communist government takes a detour when he experiences an ideological awakening and falls in love with a comrade, sparking an epic tale of rebellion against feudal power and oppression.

Pallichattambi

2026

Bachelor Party poster
5.6

Tony, a former outlaw, decides to lead a quiet life with his wife and newborn child. However, their peaceful household is disrupted after the return of a dangerous gangster, Prakash.

Bachelor Party

2012

The Goat Life poster
7.3

Indian migrant worker Najeeb Muhammad goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.

The Goat Life

2024

Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire poster
6.8

Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the film follows the friendship between Deva, a tribesman, and Varadha, the prince of Khansaar. When a coup d'état is planned by his father's ministers and his relatives, Varadha enlists Deva's help to become Khansaar's undisputed ruler.

Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire

2023

Vāranāsi poster
NR

Follows Rudhra's perilous adventures as ancient Varanasi stands on the brink of catastrophe from a looming asteroid in 2027 CE, unfolding across multiple timelines and distant continents.

Vāranāsi

2027

Daayra poster
NR

Raman, who has had a shady record with staged encounters and police brutality, finds himself cornered as Ajooni challenges him on every step.

Daayra

2026

Indian Rupee poster
7.4

Jayaprakash, a real estate agent aspiring for success in his field, experiences a paradigm shift in his outlook on life and work upon meeting Achutha Menon.

Indian Rupee

2011

Thanthonni poster
5.1

Kochu Kunju is the spoilt brat from a wealthy family who leaves home after a tiff. When the time comes to divide the wealth among all heirs, he returns for his share and to get some answers from his uncles.

Thanthonni

2010

Bro Daddy poster
6.4

John Kattady and his wife Annamma think about marrying off their son Eesho to Anna, who is the daughter of their long-time family friend Kurien. Eesho and Anna don’t act too impressed with each other, despite their parents’ interest in the alliance. Little do the families know what is going on behind the curtains in their lives.

Bro Daddy

2022

Mozhi poster
7.7

A musician's love towards a stubborn hearing and speech impaired woman makes her eventually realize that there is more to her life than she previously thought.

Mozhi

2007

Vilaayath Budha poster
NR

In the secluded hills of Marayur, a region steeped in the scent and lore of sandalwood, Vilayath Buddha unfolds as a potent character drama anchored in pride, memory, and resistance.

Vilaayath Budha

2025

Alone poster
3.1

During the pandemic lock-down, A motivational speaker named Kalidas moves into the thirteenth floor of an apartment in Kochi. Soon Kalidas begins to observe supernatural elements around him and he decides to investigate.

Alone

2023

Achanurangatha Veedu poster
7.0

Samuel, who has three daughters, loses his wife at an early stage of his married life. He faces several hardships in dealing with the plight of each daughter.

Achanurangatha Veedu

2006

L2: Empuraan poster
6.2

Five years after becoming Chief Minister of Kerala, Jathin Ramdas' move to align with communal forces led by Balraj 'Baba' Bajrangi, triggers Stephen Nedumpally aka Khureshi Ab'raam to return with his Man Friday Zayed Masood to save his home state and settle scores.

L2: Empuraan

2025

Vaasthavam poster
6.8

Driven by the responsibility of supporting his poor family, Balachandran makes a decision to marry a wealthy woman instead of his true love. His choice puts him in a position of influence and power

Vaasthavam

2006

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan poster
6.1

Two elite soldiers with troubled pasts are enlisted for a daring mission when a deadly masked madman threatens India's defenses.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

2024

Kerala Cafe poster
6.7

Ten interconnected short stories unfolding around a roadside railway café in Kerala, where travelers from diverse backgrounds pass through, their lives briefly intersecting amid themes of migration, relationships and modern struggles.

Kerala Cafe

2009

Veettilekulla Vazhi poster
7.2

A doctor, after the death of a terrorist’s wife, sets out to reunite her young son with his estranged father. His journey across India becomes one of compassion, redemption, and the search for humanity amid violence.

Veettilekulla Vazhi

2011

Arjunan Saakshi poster
6.0

Roy Mathew, a young architect is mistaken for "Arjunan", the anonymous eyewitness to a district collector's murder. He teams up with journalist Anjali Menon to find the truth behind the assassination.

Arjunan Saakshi

2011

Khalifa 2 : The Legacy poster
NR

A prequel to Khalifa: The Ruler that narrates the story of Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali and the events which led to him becoming a smuggler and crime-lord.

Khalifa 2 : The Legacy

Manjadikuru poster
7.7

A story of homecoming from late 1970s, when 10 year old Vicky arrives at his grandparents home in rural Kerala to attend his grandfather's funeral. The disjointed family gathers together for the sixteen day long funeral period. During this period, Vicky discovers more about himself, his family and culture than he had expected to. The journey is narrated through the memories of an adult Vicky who returns to the same house to recount the experience.

Manjadikuru

2008

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil poster
6.3

Vinu, who is still grieving over his breakup from five years ago, develops a strong relationship with Anandan, his prospective brother-in-law, but his attempts to resolve Anandan's problems have some unexpected consequences.

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil

2024

Behind the camera

I, Nobody poster
6.5

Rajeevan, an ordinary government employee, witnesses something he was never meant to see and is thrust into the centre of a serious crime. Branded a troublemaker and hunted by the system, he must protect his family while fighting to survive against forces far beyond his control.

I, Nobody

2026

The Goat Life poster
7.3

Indian migrant worker Najeeb Muhammad goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.

The Goat Life

2024

Indian Rupee poster
7.4

Jayaprakash, a real estate agent aspiring for success in his field, experiences a paradigm shift in his outlook on life and work upon meeting Achutha Menon.

Indian Rupee

2011

Bro Daddy poster
6.4

John Kattady and his wife Annamma think about marrying off their son Eesho to Anna, who is the daughter of their long-time family friend Kurien. Eesho and Anna don’t act too impressed with each other, despite their parents’ interest in the alliance. Little do the families know what is going on behind the curtains in their lives.

Bro Daddy

2022

Bro Daddy poster
6.4

John Kattady and his wife Annamma think about marrying off their son Eesho to Anna, who is the daughter of their long-time family friend Kurien. Eesho and Anna don’t act too impressed with each other, despite their parents’ interest in the alliance. Little do the families know what is going on behind the curtains in their lives.

Bro Daddy

2022

L2: Empuraan poster
6.2

Five years after becoming Chief Minister of Kerala, Jathin Ramdas' move to align with communal forces led by Balraj 'Baba' Bajrangi, triggers Stephen Nedumpally aka Khureshi Ab'raam to return with his Man Friday Zayed Masood to save his home state and settle scores.

L2: Empuraan

2025

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil poster
6.3

Vinu, who is still grieving over his breakup from five years ago, develops a strong relationship with Anandan, his prospective brother-in-law, but his attempts to resolve Anandan's problems have some unexpected consequences.

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil

2024

Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty poster
5.5

Mathukkutty, an unemployed man, lives in Germany with his bossy wife. He is given a chance to travel to Kerala to invite famous actors for an event, but all hell breaks loose after his arrival.

Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty

2013

Lucifer poster
7.1

In God's own country, the supreme leader of the ruling party dies, leaving a huge vacuum, not only in the electoral and leadership sphere of the party but also that of the state. In the inevitable succession squabble and the power struggle that ensues, the thin line that separates good and bad becomes irrecoverably blurred and out of this seemingly endless mayhem, emerge forces that are hitherto unheard of.

Lucifer

2019

Driving Licence poster
6.7

A famous superstar needs to renew his driver's licence, and the motor vehicle inspector is a die-hard fan of his, but a series of misunderstandings causes a great deal of friction.

Driving Licence

2019

Kaduva poster
5.2

A young rubber farmer becomes bitter rivals with a high ranking police officer in Kottayam.

Kaduva

2022

Jana Gana Mana poster
7.3

After the mysterious death of a college professor triggers nationwide protests, a police officer’s pursuit of justice unravels layers of political manipulation and moral conflict, exposing how truth and power collide in the pursuit of justice.

Jana Gana Mana

2022

Gold poster
3.8

On discovering a mysterious truck filled with illegal gold, a young man consumed with greed hatches an egotistical plan to use the treasure to his own advantage.

Gold

2022

The Great Father poster
6.1

A businessman who is trying hard to be a good father to his daughter has a run-in with malevolent policeman.

The Great Father

2017

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Lucifer 3

Selfiee poster
6.0

RTO officer Om Prakash strikes a golden opportunity to meet his icon, Vijay Kumar. Bhut when his love gets spurned by the superstar, a clash of egos ensues.

Selfiee

2023

Urumi poster
7.0

A young man who discovers his ancestral connection to a 16th century warrior who sought revenge against Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Blending history and legend, the story traces a rebellion fueled by betrayal, courage, and the fight against colonial conquest.

Urumi

2011

Lukka Chuppi poster
7.0

Lukka Chuppi delves into the lives of a group of married couples, where the husbands are close friends. The story shows the group getting together after 14 years. The wives see a new side to their husbands suddenly, singing and laughing like how they were during their college days.

Lukka Chuppi

2015

Odiyan poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Odiyan

Darwinte Parinamam poster
5.3

Anil Anto, a TV operator moves to Kochi with his pregnant wife in order to start a new life. Here, post an unfortunate incident, Anil crosses paths with Darwin, a crime boss.

Darwinte Parinamam

2016

Sapthamashree Thaskaraha poster
6.4

Seven men, after getting acquainted in prison and finding out that all of their lives have been affected by the same con man, decide to raid the fraudster's life savings.

Sapthamashree Thaskaraha

2014

9 poster
6.5

When forces within and beyond this world conspire to snatch his son away, a father resolves to do whatever it takes to protect him.

9

2019

Kuruthi poster
7.2

Ibrahim, a widower, grieves the loss of his wife and child and lives in a secluded area. However, his life turns upside down after a policeman comes knocking at his door with a criminal.

Kuruthi

2021

Double Barrel poster
5.5

In Goa, two thugs, Pancho and Vinci, are approached by a crime boss, Don, with an offer to buy two precious stones, Laila and Majnu. However, these two end up initiating a gang war.

Double Barrel

2015