Prithviraj Sukumaran

Born: 15 October 1979

Prithviraj Sukumaran has carved out an impressive career as one of Malayalam cinema's most versatile and bankable stars since his 2002 debut. With over 100 films to his credit, he's climbed from early box-office struggles to becoming among the highest-paid actors in the industry. His breakthrough came with Classmates (2006), which rejuvenated his career and earned him Kerala State Film Award recognition for Best Actor—making him the youngest recipient at the time. Beyond acting, Prithviraj has worn multiple hats as a producer, director, and playback singer, earning a National Film Award for producing Indian Rupee (2011) and expanding his artistic range with acclaimed performances in films like Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) and the biographical masterpiece Celluloid (2013). What sets Prithviraj apart is his fearless approach to choosing unconventional roles and genres, whether it's diving into Tamil cinema with Mozhi (2007) or taking on complex character work like his villain turn in Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014). He's consistently pushed boundaries, moving from acting to production with August Cinema and eventually launching his own banner, Prithviraj Productions, in 2017. His directorial debut with Lucifer (2019) showcased yet another dimension to his talent, proving he's not just an actor but a complete filmmaker. Recent projects like Ezra (2017) and 9 (2019) demonstrate his continued relevance, while his willingness to experiment keeps him one of the most exciting names in Malayalam and Indian cinema at large.