Prithviraj Sukumaran – Full Biography
Early Life & Education
Prithviraj Sukumaran was born on October 16, 1982, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He comes from a family deeply rooted in the film industry. His father, Sukumaran, was a veteran Malayalam actor, and his mother, Mallika Sukumaran, is also a well-known actress. His elder brother, Indrajith Sukumaran, is an actor, and his sister-in-law, Poornima Indrajith, is a television host and fashion designer.
Prithviraj completed his schooling at St. Mary’s Central School, Poojappura, and later at Sainik School, Kazhakootam, before moving to Bangalore’s Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan. He then pursued a degree in Information Technology at the University of Tasmania, Australia, but left midway to join the film industry.
Film Career
Prithviraj Sukumaran made his debut in 2002 with the Malayalam film “Nandanam”, directed by Ranjith. Since then, he has appeared in over 100 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi industries.
Notable Films & Career Highlights
Malayalam Cinema:
- 2006: Classmates (One of the biggest box office hits of Malayalam cinema)
- 2006: Vaasthavam (Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor)
- 2009: Robin Hood, Puthiya Mukham
- 2010: Anwar, Pokkiriraja (With Mammootty)
- 2012: Ayalum Njanum Thammil (Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor)
- 2013: Celluloid
- 2015: Ennu Ninte Moideen (Critically acclaimed romantic drama)
- 2017: Ezra (Supernatural horror hit)
- 2019: Lucifer (His directorial debut, became the highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time)
- 2020: Ayyappanum Koshiyum (Blockbuster)
- 2022: Jana Gana Mana, Kaduva
- 2024: Aadujeevitham (Survival drama, critically acclaimed)
- 2024: Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
Tamil Cinema:
- 2005: Kana Kandaen (Tamil debut)
- 2007: Mozhi
- 2010: Raavanan (With Vikram & Aishwarya Rai)
- 2013: Kaaviya Thalaivan
Hindi Cinema:
- 2012: Aiyyaa (With Rani Mukerji, Bollywood debut)
- 2013: Aurangzeb
Director & Producer
Prithviraj turned director with the 2019 film “Lucifer”, starring Mohanlal, which became a massive hit. He later directed “Bro Daddy” (2022) and is set to direct “Empuraan”, the sequel to Lucifer.
He also runs his production company, Prithviraj Productions, which has produced films like 9, Driving License, Kuruthi, and The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham).
Awards & Achievements
- Kerala State Film Awards:
- 2006 – Best Actor for Vaasthavam
- 2012 – Best Actor for Ayalum Njanum Thammil & Celluloid
- 2024 – Best Actor for Aadujeevitham
- Filmfare Awards South:
- Best Actor for Kaaviya Thalaivan (Tamil)
- Best Actor for Ennu Ninte Moideen
- SIIMA Awards:
- Best Actor for Driving License
Personal Life
Prithviraj married Supriya Menon, a journalist, on April 25, 2011. They have a daughter named Alankrita Prithviraj.
Recent & Upcoming Films
- 2024: Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life)
- 2024: Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
- 2025: Empuraan (Lucifer sequel, his next directorial venture).
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