Director

Prithviraj Sukumaran

# Prithviraj Sukumaran Bio Prithviraj Sukumaran is a powerhouse Malayalam actor, director, and producer who's basically done it all in Indian cinema. Born in Thiruvananthapuram in 1982, he made his acting debut in 2002 and quickly became one of the highest-paid stars in Malayalam films, appearing in over 100 movies. His breakthrough came with Classmates (2006), which became a massive hit, and he's since racked up some serious accolades—including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards, and multiple Filmfare Awards. Beyond acting, he proved his business chops by launching August Cinema as a producer in 2010, backing critically acclaimed films like Indian Rupee which snagged the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. He even dabbled in playback singing and Tamil cinema, showing the kind of versatility that keeps him relevant in an ever-changing industry. What really sets Prithviraj apart is his willingness to take creative risks and explore different mediums. His directorial debut with Lucifer (2019) announced a fresh chapter—he wasn't just content being in front of the camera, he wanted to call the shots behind it too. After striking out solo with his own production company, Prithviraj Productions, he's continued to choose meaty roles and projects that push boundaries rather than play it safe with commercial formulas. Whether he's playing a villain, a protagonist, or sitting in the director's chair, Prithviraj has consistently brought a level of craft and ambition to Malayalam cinema that's elevated the entire industry, proving that the best Malayalam stars aren't one-dimensional.