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Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran is an Indian actor, filmmaker, playback singer, and producer who works primarily in Malayalam cinema.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Prithviraj Sukumaran is an Indian actor, filmmaker, playback singer, and producer who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, and has directed films including Lucifer (2019). Born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in 1982, he began his acting career in 2002 with the film Nandanam.

Early life and background

Prithviraj Sukumaran was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in 1982. He is the son of actors Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran.

Acting career

He began acting in 2002 with Nandanam and went on to build a large body of work in Malayalam cinema. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi-language films.

Filmmaking career

Prithviraj made his directorial debut with Lucifer in 2019. He later continued working as a filmmaker alongside acting and production.

Notable films

His widely noted films include Classmates, Indian Rupee, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Driving License, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Jana Gana Mana, The Goat Life, and Salaar.

Key facts

  • Born in 1982 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Made his acting debut in 2002 with the Malayalam film Nandanam.
  • Works mainly in Malayalam cinema and has also acted in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
  • Made his directorial debut with Lucifer (2019).
  • Also credited as a playback singer and producer.
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Canadian context

Prithviraj Sukumaran is relevant to Canadian readers through the global reach of Indian cinema and the South Asian diaspora in Canada, where Malayalam and other Indian-language films have an established audience.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Prithviraj Sukumaran?
He is an Indian actor, filmmaker, producer, and playback singer best known for work in Malayalam cinema.
When was Prithviraj Sukumaran born?
He was born on 16 October 1982.
What was Prithviraj Sukumaran’s acting debut?
He made his acting debut in the Malayalam film Nandanam in 2002.
What was Prithviraj Sukumaran’s directorial debut?
He made his directorial debut with Lucifer in 2019.
Which film industries has he worked in?
He has worked mainly in Malayalam films, and also in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prithviraj_Sukumaran
    Supports: Birth date, career overview, directorial debut, and notable films.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1335387/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, occupations, and primary work in Malayalam films.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prithviraj_Sukumaran_filmography
    Supports: Acting debut in Nandanam and filmography context.