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.
