Cast & creator
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Best known for Khalifa: The Ruler, The Goat Life, The Goat Life
Prithviraj Sukumaran (born October 16, 1982) is an acclaimed Malayalam actor, director, producer, and playback singer, known for seamlessly balancing stardom with critically acclaimed performances. Making his debut at 19 in Nandanam (2002), he quickly rose to prominence as one of the most versatile and daring actors of his generation. Through the 2000s, Prithviraj delivered a string of memorable films such as Vellithira (2003), Swapnakoodu (2003), Vellinakshatram (2004), Ananthabhadram (2005), Classmates (2006,Highest grossing Malayalam movie at time of release), Vaasthavam (2006), Chocolate (2007), Thalappavu (2008), Thirakkatha (2008), Puthiya Mukham (2009,Catapulted Prithviraj to Superstardom) , Robin Hood (2009), Thanthonni (2010), Pokkiri Raja (2010) and Anwar (2010), showcasing his ability to shift between commercial and experimental cinema. He later headlined some of Malayalam cinema’s biggest hits and acclaimed dramas: Urumi (2011), Indian Rupee (2011), Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012), Mumbai Police (2013), Memories (2013), 7th Day (2014), Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014) , Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Amar Akbar Anthony (2015), Anarkali (2015), Paavada (2016), Ezra (2017), Koode (2018), Driving Licence (2019), Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Jana Gana Mana (2022) and The Goat Life (2024), among others. Outside acting, Prithviraj has proven his mettle as a filmmaker with the hit Lucifer (2019), starring Mohanlal, which became one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest boxoffice successes. He owns a production banner, Prithviraj Productions which continues to back ambitious projects. With over two decades in cinema, a National award, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and a filmography that bridges commercial blockbusters and auteur driven cinema, Prithviraj Sukumaran stands as one of the defining forces of contemporary Malayalam cinema.
Also known as: Rajuettan, Prithvi
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2002–2027 · acting roles
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Filmography (182)
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Khalifa: The Ruler
Aamir Ali
2026
The Goat Life
Najeeb Muhammad
2024The Goat Life
Producer
2024
Vāranāsi
Kumbha
2027
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
Vardharaja Mannar / Siva Mannar
2023
Daayra
DCP Raman Kumar
2026
I, Nobody
Rajeevan
2026I, Nobody
Producer
2026
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Kabir
2024
Pallichattambi
Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar
2026Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam
Vardharaja Mannar
Bachelor Party
John Karim
2012
Sarzameen
Vijay Menon
2025
Lucifer
Zayed Masood
2019Lucifer
Director
2019
L2: Empuraan
Zayed Masood
2025L2: Empuraan
Director
2025L2: Empuraan
Lyricist
2025
Lucifer 3
Zayed Masood
Lucifer 3
Director
Jana Gana Mana
Aravind Swaminathan
2022Jana Gana Mana
Producer
2022
Twenty 20
Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
2008
Odiyan
Odiyan
Producer
Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Koshy Kurien
2020Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Playback Singer
2020
Raavanan
Dev Prakash
2010
7th Day
David Abraham
20147th Day
Playback Singer
2014
Memories
Sam Alex
2013
Vilaayath Budha
Double Mohanan
2025
Khalifa 2 : The Legacy
Aamir Ali
Bro Daddy
Eesho John Kattadi
2022Bro Daddy
Director
2022Bro Daddy
Playback Singer
2022Bro Daddy
Producer
2022
Naam Shabana
Tony / Mikhail
2017
Gold
Danger Joshi
2022Gold
Playback Singer
2022Gold
Producer
2022
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Producer
2013
Anweshippin Kandethum
Narrator (voice)
2024
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
Anandan Sudevan
2024Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
Producer
2024
Aiyyaa
Surya
2012
Ranam
Aadhi
2018
Kaduva
Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan
2022Kaduva
Producer
2022
Tiyaan
Aslam Mohammad
2017
Bloody Romeo
Khaki
Unnikrishnan
2007
Kaapa
Kotta Madhu
2022
Driving Licence
Hareendran
2019Driving Licence
Producer
2019
Koode
Joshua Thomas
2018
Kadha
Nandhan Menon
2005
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Melachivilberi Gomathi Nayagam Pillai
2014
Classmates
P. Sukumaran / Suku
2006
Hridayam
Playback Singer
2022Untitled Prithviraj - Jithin Laal Movie
Parijatham
Surendhar / Sridhar
2006
Kerala Cafe
Leon
2009
Anandabhadram
Ananthan
2005
Selfiee
Producer
2023
Vellinakshatram
Vinod Varma / Chandrachoodan
2004
Pathinettam Padi
Ashwin
2019
Pokkiri Raja
Surya Narayanan
2010Pokkiri Raja
Playback Singer
2010
Ezra
Ranjan Mathew
2017
Achanurangatha Veedu
Harikrishanan
2006
Brother's Day
Rony
2019
Manushya Mrugam
David I.P.S.
2011
Anarkali
Sub-Lt. Shanthanu
2015
Kangaroo
Joseph Abraham
2007
Manikyakallu
Vinayachandran
2011
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
Producer
2016
Ammakilikkoodu
Vivek Menon
2003Untitled Prithviraj - Blessy Movie
Puthiya Mugham
Krishna Kumar / Kichu
2009Puthiya Mugham
Playback Singer
2009
Manjadikuru
Vicky Sr.
2008Untitled Prithviraj - Shameer Muhammed Movie
Krithyam
Satya / Christy Lopez
2005
The Thriller
Niranjan
2010
Anwar
Anwar Ahmed
2010Anwar
Playback Singer
2010
Vellithira
Style Raj / Raghuram
2003
Abhiyum Naanum
Sudhakar
2008
Munnariyippu
Chackochan
2014
My Story
Jay
2018
London Bridge
Vijay Das
2014
Darwinte Parinamam
Anil Anto
2016Darwinte Parinamam
Producer
2016
Ayalum Njanum Thammil
Dr. Ravi Tharakan
2012
Oozham
Surya
2016
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
Zia Musafir
2007
Pavada
Pambu Joy
2016
Lollipop
Franko
2008
The Great Father
Producer
2017
Picket 43
Havildar Harindran 'Hari' Nair
2015
One Way Ticket
Kunjappu
2008
Mumbai Police
ACP Antony Moses
2013
Adam Joan
Adam Joan Pothen
2017Adam Joan
Playback Singer
2017
Alone
Hari (Voice)
2023
Nandanam
Manu
2002
Amar Akbar Anthony
Amar
2015Amar Akbar Anthony
Playback Singer
2015
Veeralipattu
Harinarayanan
2007
Thanthonni
Vadakkanveetil Kochukunju
2010Thanthonni
Playback Singer
2010
Celluloid
J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
2013Untitled Prithviraj - Rohith VS Movie
Stop Violence
Saathan
2002
Double Barrel
Pancho
2015Double Barrel
Producer
2015
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
Krishnanunni
2014Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
Producer
2014
Pakal
Nandakumar
2006
James and Alice
James
2016
Hero
Tarzan Antony
2012Hero
Playback Singer
2012
Indian Rupee
Jayaprakash
2011Indian Rupee
Producer
2011
Kana Kanden
Madan
2005
Cold Case
ACP Sathyajith
2021
Urumi
Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar / Krishnadas / K.D.
2011Urumi
Producer
2011Urumi
Playback Singer
2011
Molly Aunty Rocks!
Pranav Roy
2012
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
Muthu
2003
Swapnakoodu
Alex Chandy / Kunjoonju
2003
Satham Podathey
Ravichandran
2007
Masters
ASP Sreeramakrishnan IPS
2012
Chocolate
Shyam Balagopal
2007
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Albert
20199
Producer
2019
City of God
Jyothi Lal
2011
Arjunan Saakshi
Roy Mathew
2011
Chakram
Chandrahasan
2003
Akale
Neil D'Costa
2004
Mozhi
Karthik
2007
Ennu Ninte Moideen
Balyambra Pottattu Moideen
2015
Kuruthi
Laiq
2021Kuruthi
Producer
2021
Vimanam
Venkideswaran
2017
Veettilekulla Vazhi
Doctor
2011
Robin Hood
Siddharth / Venkatesh Iyer
2009
Sathyam
S.I Sanjeev Kumar
2004
Athbhutha Dweepu
Harindran
2005
Thalappavu
Comrade Joseph
2008
Theerppu
Abdulla Marakkar
2022
Tamaar Padaar
ACP Pouran
2014
Bhramam
Ray Mathews
2021Bhramam
Playback Singer
2021
Teja Bhai and Family
Teja Bhai / Roshan Varma
2011
Kannamoochi Yenada
Harish Venkatraman
2007
Vargam
SI Solomon Joseph
2006
Daivanamathil
Anwar
2005
Makeup Man
Self
2011
Police Police
ASP Ravikanth IPS
2010
Nammal Thammil
Vigneshwar Ramachandran / Vicky
2009
Velli Thirai
Saravanan
2008
Vaasthavam
Balachandran Adiga
2006
Calendar
Sojappan
2009
Punyam Aham
Naarayanan Unni
2010
Simhasanam
Arjun Madhav
2012
Akashathinte Niram
Doctor
2012
Star
Dr. Derrick
2021
Thirakkatha
Akbar 'Akki' Ahamed
2008
Avan Chandiyude Makan
Kurian
2007
Police
ACP Shekar Varma
2005
Ninaithale Inikkum
Shiva
2009
Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari
Ananthu
2002
Oruvan
SI Jeevan
2006
Ivide
Varun Blake
2015Ivide
Playback Singer
2015
Kaaliyan
Kunjirakottu Kaali
Lukka Chuppi
Producer
2015
Operation Cambodia
Aurangzeb
Arya Phogat
2013