Actor
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Based In
Kochi, Kerala, India
Origin
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Years Active
2002 – Present
Prithviraj Sukumaran Biography
Prithviraj Sukumaran Basic Information
- Full Name: Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Nickname: Raju
- Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Playback Singer
- Date of Birth: 16 October 1982
- Age (2026): 43 Years
- Birthplace: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
Physical Stats
- Height: 6 feet (approx.)
- Weight: Around 80 kg
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Family Background
- Father: Sukumaran (Actor)
- Mother: Mallika Sukumaran (Actress)
- Brother: Indrajith Sukumaran (Actor)
- Wife: Supriya Menon
- Daughter: Alankrita Prithviraj
Education
- Schooling: Tamil Nadu & Kerala
- College: University of Tasmania (Australia)
- Degree: Information Technology (did not complete due to acting career)
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Title | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nandanam | Breakthrough & debut recognition |
| 2006 | Classmates | Major commercial success |
| 2006 | Vaasthavam | Kerala State Film Award – Best Actor |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | National Award-winning film (Producer) |
| 2012 | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Kerala State Film Award – Best Actor |
| 2013 | Celluloid | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2013 | Mumbai Police | Career-defining experimental role |
| 2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Blockbuster romantic drama |
| 2017 | Ezra | Successful horror genre entry |
| 2019 | Lucifer | Directorial debut & industry blockbuster |
| 2020 | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Massive critical & commercial success |
| 2022 | Jana Gana Mana | Social-political hit film |
| 2024 | The Goat Life | Kerala State Film Award – Best Actor |
| 2025 | L2: Empuraan | Big-budget sequel & pan-India project |
Recent Activity
- Actively working in both acting and direction during 2025–2026
- Recently wrapped filming of Daayra (2026)
- Directed the big-budget political thriller L2: Empuraan (2025)
- Playing a lead role in Vilayath Buddha
- Part of the film series Khalifa (upcoming project)
- Starring in high-profile action film Varanasi (2026–2027)
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor (Critics) – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Aadu Jeevitham | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Aadu Jeevitham | Nominated |
| 2023 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Awards | The Goat Life | Won |
| 2020 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | KFCA Awards | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Won |
| 2020 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | SIIMA Awards | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Won |
| 2020 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Director | Vanitha Film Awards | Lucifer | Won |
| 2019 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Special Jury Award (Director) | KFCA Awards | Lucifer | Won |
| 2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debutant Director | SIIMA Awards | Lucifer | Won |
| 2019 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Director | Asianet Film Awards | Lucifer | Won |
| 2018 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | SIIMA Awards | Koode | Won |
| 2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Actor | Asianet Film Awards | Koode, Ranam | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Pavada | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Nominated |
| 2015 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | SIIMA Awards | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2015 | IIFA Utsavam Awards | Best Actor | IIFA Utsavam | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2015 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actor | Asianet Film Awards | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2015 | Asiavision Awards | Best Actor | Asiavision Awards | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2015 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Actor | Vanitha Film Awards | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2015 | CPC Cine Awards | Best Actor | CPC Cine Awards | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2014 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Villain | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Nominated |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | SIIMA Awards | 7th Day | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Celluloid | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Celluloid | Nominated |
| 2013 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | SIIMA Awards | Mumbai Police | Won |
| 2013 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Actor | Asianet Film Awards | Memories | Won |
| 2013 | Asiavision Awards | Man of the Year | Asiavision Awards | — | Won |
| 2013 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Actor | Vanitha Film Awards | Mumbai Police, Celluloid | Won |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Zee Cine Awards | Aiyyaa | Nominated |
| 2012 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Awards | Celluloid, Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Nominated |
| 2012 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Actor | Asianet Film Awards | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Won |
| 2011 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film (Producer) | National Film Awards | Indian Rupee | Won |
| 2011 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Film (Producer) | Kerala State Film Awards | Indian Rupee | Won |
| 2011 | SIIMA Awards | Best Film | SIIMA Awards | Indian Rupee | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Indian Rupee | Nominated |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Anwar | Nominated |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Raavanan | Nominated |
| 2009 | Asianet Film Awards | Youth Icon of the Year | Asianet Film Awards | — | Won |
| 2006 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Awards | Vaasthavam | Won |
| 2005 | Asianet Film Awards | Special Jury | Asianet Film Awards | — | Won |
| 2003 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | KFCA Awards | Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum, Chakram | Won |
About Prithviraj Sukumaran
He is an Indian actor, director, and producer mainly working in Malayalam cinema.
Lucifer is one of his most popular films as a director and actor.
Yes, he made his directorial debut with Lucifer in 2019.
Recent works include The Goat Life and upcoming films like L2: Empuraan.
Yes, he has worked in Hindi films like Aiyyaa and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.