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Prithviraj

Prithviraj Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 16 October 1982
  • Place of Birth Thiruvananthapuram
  • Occupation Actor, Film Producer, Film Director
  • Father Sukumaran
  • Mother Mallika Sukumaran
  • Spouse Supriya Menon (2011)
  • Siblings Indrajith Sukumaran
  • Education Sainik Schools
  • Years active 2002-present

Related Other Pages:

  • Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, 
  • Indrajith Sukumaran, 
  • Mozhi
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ABOUT Prithviraj

Prithviraj Sukumaran: A Versatile Force in Indian Cinema Prithviraj Sukumaran, born October 16, 1982, is a prominent figure in Malayalam cinema, with a substantial presence in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu films. His career, spanning over two decades and encompassing more than 100 films, showcases remarkable versatility across diverse genres. Early Success and Critical Acclaim: Sukumaran's debut in Nandanam (2002) was followed by a career resurgence with Classmates (2006), becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film that year. His performance in Vaasthavam (2006) earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, making him the youngest recipient at the time. Subsequent roles, including the musician in Mozhi (2007) and his foray into playback singing with Puthiya Mukham (2009), cemented his position as a leading actor. A second Kerala State Film Award followed for Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) and Celluloid (2013). Production and Directorial Ventures: In 2010, Sukumaran co-founded August Cinema, producing and starring in critically acclaimed films like Indian Rupee, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. He later established Prithviraj Productions, backing films like 9 (2019). His directorial debut, Lucifer (2019), became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films. Recent Achievements and Upcoming Projects: Sukumaran's recent successes include Driving License (2019), Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Jana Gana Mana (2022), Kaduva (2022), and the Telugu action film Salaar (2023). His upcoming projects include The Goat Life and Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024), demonstrating his continued influence and commitment to the industry. His accolades include a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, seven SIIMA Awards, and a South Filmfare Award.

Prithviraj FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
  • Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil

    ( 2024 )

  • L2: Empuraan
  • L2: Empuraan

    ( 2025 )

  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

    ( 2024 )

  • Salaar 2
  • Salaar 2

    ( 2025 )

  • The Goat Life
  • The Goat Life

    ( 2024 )

  • Kaaliyan
  • Kaaliyan

    ( Not Final )

  • Salaar
  • Salaar

    ( 2023 )

  • Metre Gauge 1904
  • Metre Gauge 1904

    ( Not Final )

  • Alone
  • Alone

    ( 2023 )

  • Santhosh Trophy
  • Santhosh Trophy

    ( Not Final )

  • Kaapa
  • Kaapa

    ( 2022 )

  • Nobody
  • Nobody

    ( Not Final )

  • Gold
  • Gold

    ( 2022 )

  • Sarzameen
  • Sarzameen

    ( Not Final )

  • Kumari
  • Kumari

    ( 2022 )

  • Khalifa
  • Khalifa

    ( Not Final )

  • Theerppu
  • Theerppu

    ( 2022 )

  • Tyson
  • Tyson

    ( Not Final )

  • Kaduva
  • Kaduva

    ( 2022 )

  • L3
  • L3

    ( Not Final )

  • Jana Gana Mana
  • Jana Gana Mana

    ( 2022 )

  • Vilayath Budha
  • Vilayath Budha

    ( Not Final )

  • Radio Lions 96.5 F M
  • Radio Lions 96.5 F M

    ( 2022 )

  • Louis Araman
  • Louis Araman

    ( Not Final )

  • Bro Daddy
  • Bro Daddy

    ( 2022 )

  • Karachi 81
  • Karachi 81

    ( Not Final )

  • Star
  • Star

    ( 2021 )

  • Bhramam
  • Bhramam

    ( 2021 )

  • Kuruthi
  • Kuruthi

    ( 2021 )

  • Cold Case
  • Cold Case

    ( 2021 )

  • Ayappanu Koshium
  • Ayappanu Koshium

    ( 2020 )

  • Driving Licence
  • Driving Licence

    ( 2019 )

  • Brother's Day
  • Brother's Day

    ( 2019 )

  • Gangs of 18
  • Gangs of 18

    ( 2019 )

  • Lucifer
  • Lucifer

    ( 2019 )

  • 9
  • 9

    ( 2019 )

  • Ranam
  • Ranam

    ( 2018 )

  • Koode
  • Koode

    ( 2018 )

  • My Story
  • My Story

    ( 2018 )

  • Vimanam
  • Vimanam

    ( 2017 )

  • Adam Joan
  • Adam Joan

    ( 2017 )

  • Tiyaan
  • Tiyaan

    ( 2017 )

  • Naam Shabana
  • Naam Shabana

    ( 2017 )

  • Ezra
  • Ezra

    ( 2017 )

  • Oozham
  • Oozham

    ( 2016 )

  • James and Alice
  • James and Alice

    ( 2016 )

  • Darvinte Parinamam
  • Darvinte Parinamam

    ( 2016 )

  • Paavada
  • Paavada

    ( 2016 )

  • Anarkali
  • Anarkali

    ( 2015 )

  • Amar Akbar Anthony
  • Amar Akbar Anthony

    ( 2015 )

  • Ennu Ninte Moideen
  • Ennu Ninte Moideen

    ( 2015 )

  • Double Barrel
  • Double Barrel

    ( 2015 )

  • Ivide
  • Ivide

    ( 2015 )

  • Picket 43
  • Picket 43

    ( 2015 )

  • Kaaviya Thalaivan
  • Kaaviya Thalaivan

    ( 2014 )

  • Tamaar Padaar
  • Tamaar Padaar

    ( 2014 )

  • Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
  • Sapthamashree Thaskaraha

    ( 2014 )

  • Munnariyippu
  • Munnariyippu

    ( 2014 )

  • 7th Day
  • 7th Day

    ( 2014 )

  • London Bridge
  • London Bridge

    ( 2014 )

  • Memories
  • Memories

    ( 2013 )

  • Aurangzeb
  • Aurangzeb

    ( 2013 )

  • Mumbai Police
  • Mumbai Police

    ( 2013 )

  • Celluloid
  • Celluloid

    ( 2013 )

  • Ayalum Njanum Thammil...
  • Ayalum Njanum Thammil...

    ( 2012 )

  • Aiyyaa
  • Aiyyaa

    ( 2012 )

  • Molly Aunty Rocks
  • Molly Aunty Rocks

    ( 2012 )

  • Simhasanam 2021
  • Simhasanam 2021

    ( 2012 )

  • Bachelor Party
  • Bachelor Party

    ( 2012 )

  • Hero
  • Hero

    ( 2012 )

  • Masters
  • Masters

    ( 2012 )

  • Akashathinte Niram
  • Akashathinte Niram

    ( 2012 )

  • Veedu Theda
  • Veedu Theda

    ( 2011 )

  • Indian Rupee
  • Indian Rupee

    ( 2011 )

  • Teja Bhai and Family
  • Teja Bhai and Family

    ( 2011 )

  • The Way Home
  • The Way Home

    ( 2011 )

  • Manushya Mrugam
  • Manushya Mrugam

    ( 2011 )

  • Manikyakallu
  • Manikyakallu

    ( 2011 )

  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama
  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama

    ( 2011 )

  • City of God
  • City of God

    ( 2011 )

  • Makeup Man
  • Makeup Man

    ( 2011 )

  • Arjunan Saakshi
  • Arjunan Saakshi

    ( 2011 )

  • Punyam Aham
  • Punyam Aham

    ( 2010 )

  • Thanthonni
  • Thanthonni

    ( 2010 )

  • The Thriller
  • The Thriller

    ( 2010 )

  • Anwar
  • Anwar

    ( 2010 )

  • Raavanan
  • Raavanan

    ( 2010 )

  • Pokkiri Raja
  • Pokkiri Raja

    ( 2010 )

  • Police Police
  • Police Police

    ( 2010 )

  • Nammal Thammil
  • Nammal Thammil

    ( 2009 )

  • Puthiya Mugham
  • Puthiya Mugham

    ( 2009 )

  • Kerala Cafe
  • Kerala Cafe

    ( 2009 )

  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

    ( 2009 )

  • Ninaithale Inikkum
  • Ninaithale Inikkum

    ( 2009 )

  • Calendar
  • Calendar

    ( 2009 )

  • Lollipop
  • Lollipop

    ( 2008 )

  • Abhiyum Naanum
  • Abhiyum Naanum

    ( 2008 )

  • Manjadikuru
  • Manjadikuru

    ( 2008 )

  • Twenty:20
  • Twenty:20

    ( 2008 )

  • Thirakkatha
  • Thirakkatha

    ( 2008 )

  • Thalappavu
  • Thalappavu

    ( 2008 )

  • One Way Ticket
  • One Way Ticket

    ( 2008 )

  • Vellitherai
  • Vellitherai

    ( 2008 )

  • Kangaroo
  • Kangaroo

    ( 2007 )

  • Kannamoochi Yenada
  • Kannamoochi Yenada

    ( 2007 )

  • Chocolate
  • Chocolate

    ( 2007 )

  • Satham Podathey
  • Satham Podathey

    ( 2007 )

  • Veeralipattu
  • Veeralipattu

    ( 2007 )

  • Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
  • Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri

    ( 2007 )

  • Khaki
  • Khaki

    ( 2007 )

  • Mozhi
  • Mozhi

    ( 2007 )

  • Avan Chandiyude Makan
  • Avan Chandiyude Makan

    ( 2007 )

  • Oruvan
  • Oruvan

    ( 2006 )

  • Pakal
  • Pakal

    ( 2006 )

  • Vasthavam
  • Vasthavam

    ( 2006 )

  • Classmates
  • Classmates

    ( 2006 )

  • Parijatham
  • Parijatham

    ( 2006 )

  • Vargam
  • Vargam

    ( 2006 )

  • Idhaya Thirudan
  • Idhaya Thirudan

    ( 2006 )

  • Achanurangatha Veedu
  • Achanurangatha Veedu

    ( 2006 )

  • Anandabhadram
  • Anandabhadram

    ( 2005 )

  • Daivanamathil
  • Daivanamathil

    ( 2005 )

  • Police
  • Police

    ( 2005 )

  • Krithyam
  • Krithyam

    ( 2005 )

  • Kanaa Kanden
  • Kanaa Kanden

    ( 2005 )

  • Albhutha Dweep
  • Albhutha Dweep

    ( 2005 )

  • Encounter Dayanayak
  • Encounter Dayanayak

    ( 2005 )

  • Akale
  • Akale

    ( 2004 )

  • Sathyam
  • Sathyam

    ( 2004 )

  • Kadha
  • Kadha

    ( 2004 )

  • Vellinakshatram
  • Vellinakshatram

    ( 2004 )

  • Chakram
  • Chakram

    ( 2003 )

  • Ammakilikkoodu
  • Ammakilikkoodu

    ( 2003 )

  • Swapnakoodu
  • Swapnakoodu

    ( 2003 )

  • Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
  • Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum

    ( 2003 )

  • Vellithira
  • Vellithira

    ( 2003 )

  • Nandanam
  • Nandanam

    ( 2002 )

  • Stop Violence
  • Stop Violence

    ( 2002 )

  • Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari
  • Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari

    ( 2002 )

  • Surya Puthrika
  • Surya Puthrika

    ( 1999 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Prithviraj AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Director
  • The Asianet Film Awards for Best Director - 2020 Lucifer

  • Best Actor
  • The Asianet Film Awards for Best Actor - 2016 Ennu Ninte Moideen

  • Most Popular Actor
  • The Asianet Film Awards for Most Popular Actor - 2014 Memories

  • Best Actor
  • The Asiavision Awards for Best Actor - 2015 Ennu Ninte Moideen

  • Critics Award for Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Critics Award for Best Actor - 2014 Celluloid

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The IBNLive Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2014 Aurangzeb

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The IIFA Utsavam for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2016 Ennu Ninte Moideen

  • Best Film
  • The Kerala State Film Awards for Best Film - 2012 Indian Rupee

  • Best Actor
  • The Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor - 2007 Vasthavam

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2021 Ayappanu Koshium

  • Best Actor: Critics
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor: Critics - 2019 Koode

  • Best Director
  • The Vanitha Film Awards for Best Director - 2020 Lucifer

  • Most Popular Film
  • The Vanitha Film Awards for Most Popular Film - 2020 Lucifer

  • Best Actor
  • The Vanitha Film Awards for Best Actor - 2016 Ennu Ninte Moideen

  • Best Actor
  • The Vanitha Film Awards for Best Actor - 2014 Celluloid

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

PRITHVIRAJ NEWS

Customs raid Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj’s homes over alleged illegal import of luxury vehicles

September 23, 2025 2:02 pm

According to customs officials, pre-owned SUVs from Bhutan were allegedly smuggled into India without paying taxes and sold to businessmen and film industry figures in Kerala.

K Asif barred Shammi Kapoor from meeting Prithviraj Kapoor on Mughal-e-Azam set; it went on for days: 'Akbar hasn’t arrived yet'

August 17, 2025 8:24 am

Asrani recalled an enlightening anecdote from the sets of Mughal-e-Azam, when Shammi Kapoor went to visit his father, Prithviraj Kapoor, only to find him locked inside his makeup room, waiting for the character of Akbar to “arrive” within him.

Mohanlal's Empuraan gets OTT release date

April 17, 2025 9:27 pm

Mohanlal and Prithviraj's Empuraan will begin streaming on JioHotstar, less than a month after its theatrical release.

Empuraan box office collection day 10: Mohanlal, Prithviraj's film continues to perform well amid ED trouble for makers

April 06, 2025 9:20 am

Empuraan box office collection day 10: Prithviraj's Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, saw a minor spike in figures on Saturday. It's only a few crores away from hitting the Rs 100 crore mark domestically, a feat for a Malayalam film.

Empuraan Movie Review Box Office Live Updates: Mohanlal, Prithviraj film poised to earn big despite mixed reviews

March 27, 2025 7:41 pm

L2 Empuraan Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: According to the makers, Mohanlal and Prithviraj's Empuraan has made history by becoming the first Malayalam film to register a worldwide gross of over Rs 80 crore on its opening day.

Mohanlal, Prithviraj on Empuraan: 'This movie is not all just glitz and snazzy shots'

March 26, 2025 11:31 am

In an interview with SCREEN, Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran discuss their evolving working relationship, from Lucifer to L2: Empuraan, and rate each other as directors.

Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals Akshay Kumar 'didn't take a single rupee' for Selfiee: 'Will take my remuneration if...'

March 23, 2025 3:42 pm

Prithviraj Sukumaran, who produced Selfiee (2023), revealed details about Akshay Kumar’s remuneration for the film.

'Every Malayali is either a fan of Mammootty or Mohanlal,' says L2: Empuraan director Prithviraj Sukumaran: 'We wanted to talk and walk like them'

March 20, 2025 7:37 pm

Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, who has helmed Empuraan, opened up about the impact of Mammootty and Mohanlal on Malayalam cinema, and the psyche of the Kerala audience.

Empuraan is an attempt to gatecrash into the pan-India phenomenon, says Prithviraj

March 20, 2025 7:27 pm

At the Empuraan promotional event in Mumbai, Prithviraj Sukumaran said that he's always been sure of Malayalam cinema's pan-India potential.

L2 Empuraan trailer: Mohanlal is tasked to save God's Own Country, but not without Prithviraj Sukumaran's help

March 20, 2025 2:01 pm

L2 Empuraan trailer shows Mohanlal reprising his role as Stephen Nedumpally, aka Khureshi Ab'raam, while Prithviraj Sukumaran returns as the no-nonsense Zayed Masood.

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