Known for
Biography
Prithviraj Sukumaran is an Indian actor and director born on 15 October 1979 in Thiruvananthapuram. He is recognised for appearances in Urumi (2011) and Salaar (2023).
Early life
Prithviraj Sukumaran is the son of Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran. He studied at Sainik Schools.
Career
Records list Kadha (2002) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, he appeared in Akale (2004) and Athbhutha Dweepu (2005). The 2010s brought Raavanan (2010) and Lucifer (2019, as Zayed Masood, Khureshi's right-hand-man). His 2020s credits include Jana Gana Mana (2022, as Aravind Swaminathan IPS) and Gold (2022).
In all, 125 films appear in his credits from 2002 to 2025. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (4), followed by action (2). The newest title on record is Sarzameen, from 2025. He is also credited as director on 3 titles, including L2: Empuraan.
Parvathy Thiruvothu appears in four of his listed titles, including Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015) and City of God (2011). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Prakash Raj (four titles) and Nayanthara (two titles).
Recognition
His awards include the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Further recognition came with an award at the Kerala State Film Awards.
Filmography
125 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sarzameen | Film | |
| 2023 | Alone | Hari Bhai | Film |
| 2023 | Baby | Film | |
| 2023 | Salaar | Film | |
| 2022 | Gold | Joshi S. Kunjan, a mobile shop owner | Film |
| 2022 | Jana Gana Mana | Aravind Swaminathan IPS | Film |
| 2021 | Bhramam | Ray Mathews | Film |
| 2021 | Cold Case | Film | |
| 2021 | Kuruthi | Laiq | Film |
| 2020 | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Havildhar Koshy Kurien "Koshi" | Film |
| 2019 | Brother's Day | Rony David | Film |
| 2019 | Driving Licence | Hareendran, an actor | Film |
| 2019 | Lucifer | Zayed Masood, Khureshi's right-hand-man, Director | Film |
| 2019 | Nine | Film | |
| 2019 | Pathinettam Padi | Ashwin Vasudev | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Detroit Crossing | Film | |
| 2018 | Koode | Joshua Thomas | Film |
| 2018 | Mohanlal | Film | |
| 2017 | Adam Joan | Adam John | Film |
| 2017 | Dhuruva Natchatiram | Film | |
| 2017 | Ezra | Ranjan Mathew | Film |
| 2017 | My Story | Jay a.k.a. Jayaram | Film |
| 2017 | Tiyaan | Film | |
| 2017 | Vimaanam | Film | |
| 2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Anil Anto | Film |
| 2016 | Oozham | Surya Krishnamoorthy | Film |
| 2016 | Pavada | Joy Varghese | Film |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Amarnath | Film |
| 2015 | Anarkali | Sub Lieutenant Shanthanu Godavarma, Ex-Indian Navy officer | Film |
| 2015 | Double Barrel | Pancho | Film |
| 2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Balyambra Pottattu Moideen | Film |
| 2015 | Ivide | Varun Blake | Film |
| 2015 | James & Alice | James | Film |
| 2015 | Oru Second Class Yathra | Narrator | Film |
| 2014 | 7th Day | David Abraham IPS / Christopher Moriarty | Film |
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Film | |
| 2014 | London Bridge | Kannedathu Vijay Das | Film |
| 2014 | Munnariyippu | Chacko in an extended cameo | Film |
| 2014 | Picket 43 | Havildar Harindran 'Hari' Nair | Film |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Krishnanunni | Film |
| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | ACP Pouran | Film |
| 2013 | Aurangzeb | Film | |
| 2013 | Celluloid | Film | |
| 2013 | D Company | Film | |
| 2013 | Memories | Sam Alex | Film |
| 2013 | Mumbai Police | ACP Antony Moses IPS | Film |
| 2012 | Aiyyaa | Film | |
| 2012 | Akasathinte Niram | Film | |
| 2012 | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Dr. Ravi Tharakan | Film |
| 2012 | Bachelor Party | John Karim | Film |
| 2012 | Hero | "Tarzan" Antony Thankachan | Film |
| 2012 | Manjadikuru | adult Vicky | Film |
| 2012 | Masters | Film | |
| 2012 | Simhasanam | Chandragiri Arjun Menon/Arjunan | Film |
| 2011 | Arjunan Saakshi | Roy Mathew, an architect | Film |
| 2011 | City of God | Jyothi Lal, a goon and the right-hand man of Sony. | Film |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | Jayaprakash/JP | Film |
| 2011 | Makeup Man | Himself | Film |
| 2011 | Manikiakkallu | Vinayachandran Master | Film |
| 2011 | Manushyamrugam | Crime Branch SP David J. Mathew IPS | Film |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Teja Bhai / Roshan Varma | Film |
| 2011 | Urumi | Film | |
| 2010 | Anwar | Anwar Ahmed | Film |
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Kunnath Surya Narayanan, Raja's brother | Film |
| 2010 | Police Police | Film | |
| 2010 | Punyam Aham | Naarayanan Unni | Film |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Film | |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Vadakkanveettil Kochukunju | Film |
| 2010 | The Thriller | DCP Niranjan IPS | Film |
| 2010 | Veettilekkulla Vazhi | Doctor | Film |
| 2009 | Calendar | Olikkara Sojappan | Film |
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Vigneshwar Ramachandran | Film |
| 2009 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Film | |
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Krishna Kumar "Kichu" | Film |
| 2009 | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Siddharth / Venkatesh Iyer | Film |
| 2008 | LollyPop | Franko | Film |
| 2008 | One Way Ticket | Jehangir | Film |
| 2008 | Thalappavu | Sakhavu Joseph | Film |
| 2008 | Thirakkatha | Akbar Ahammed | Film |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Tony | Film |
| 2008 | Velli Thirai | Film | |
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan | Kurien Chandy Sebastian | Film |
| 2007 | Chocolate | Shyam Balagopal | Film |
| 2007 | Kaakki | SI Paduthuveettil Unnikrishnan Nair, Ramakrishna's Younger brother | Film |
| 2007 | Kangaroo | Joseph Abraham | Film |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Film | |
| 2007 | Mozhi | Film | |
| 2007 | Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Zia Musafir, Ghulam Muzafir's son | Film |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Film | |
| 2007 | Veeralipattu | Film | |
| 2006 | Arputha Theevu | Film | |
| 2006 | Classmates | P. Sukumaran a.k.a. Suku | Film |
| 2006 | Oruvan | SI Jeevan | Film |
| 2006 | Pakal | Nandakumar | Film |
| 2006 | Parijatham | Film | |
| 2006 | Vaasthavam | Balachandran Adiga | Film |
| 2006 | Vargam | Film | |
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | Film | |
| 2005 | Athbhutha Dweepu | Film | |
| 2005 | Daivanamathil | Film | |
| 2005 | Kana Kandaen | Film | |
| 2005 | Krithyam | Film | |
| 2005 | Police | Film | |
| 2004 | Akale | Film | |
| 2004 | Sathyam | Film | |
| 2004 | Vellinakshatram | Film | |
| 2003 | Ammakilikkoodu | Film | |
| 2003 | Chakram | Film | |
| 2003 | Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum | Film | |
| 2003 | Swapnakoodu | Film | |
| 2003 | Vellithira | Film | |
| 2002 | Kadha | Film | |
| 2002 | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | Film | |
| 2002 | Stop Violence | Film | |
| Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life | Film | ||
| Bro Daddy | Eesho John Kattadi, Director | Film | |
| Guruvayoor Ambala Nadayil | Anandan Sudevan | Film | |
| I, Nobody | Film | ||
| Kaapa | P.N Madhu Kumar /Kotta Madhu | Film | |
| Kaduva | Kaduvakunnel Kurian Korthu / Kuriyachan "Kaduva" | Film | |
| khalifa | Film | ||
| L2: Empuraan | Zayed Masood, Young Zayed Masood, Director | Film | |
| Pallichattambi | Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar | Film | |
| Theerppu | Abdullah Marakkar | Film | |
| Vilayath Buddha | Mohanan | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor | Won | ||
| Kerala State Film Awards | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Sainik Schools.
Prithviraj Sukumaran on Social Media
Frequently asked questions
How old is Prithviraj Sukumaran?
Prithviraj Sukumaran is 47 years old, born on 15 October 1979 in Thiruvananthapuram.
What is Prithviraj Sukumaran known for?
Prithviraj Sukumaran is known for Urumi (2011) and Salaar (2023).
What is Prithviraj Sukumaran’s nationality?
Prithviraj Sukumaran is Indian, born in Thiruvananthapuram.
Has Prithviraj Sukumaran won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q3595178), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Prithviraj Sukumaran · CC BY-SA 2.0
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