Prithviraj Sukumaran is an Indian actor, director and film producer, many of his films are in Malayalam. As of 2023, he has appeared in more than 110 movies in different languages. He is known for his work in the films Classmates (2006), Lucifer (2019) and AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020).
Wiki/Biography
Prithviraj Sukumaran was born on 16 October 1982 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State, India (41 years old as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Libra.
Prithviraj as a child
As the family settled in Tamil Nadu, he began his primary education at Shrine Vailankanni High School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and then at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. The family returned to Kerala and he studied at St. Mary’s Residential Central School in Pujapura, Thiruvananthapuram. He passed the Sainik School Entrance Examination and studied at Sainik School in Kajakottam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. After his father’s death, he entered Bhavan High School in Kodunganoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to become a day scholar. He participated in various debate competitions and won them when he was a student.
Prithviraj’s student days
After completing schooling, he attended the University of Tasmania, Australia, where he studied for a bachelor’s degree in information technology, but dropped out just as his acting career began to take off.
appearance
Height: 6′1″
Weight (approximately): 90kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body Measurements (Approximately): Bust: 44″, Waist: 30″, Biceps: 16″
Prithviraj and Tovino Thomas
family and caste
Prithviraj hails from a Hindu family of Nair caste in Kerala.
Parents and siblings
Prithviraj’s father Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran are both actors in the Malayalam film industry. Before becoming an actor and producer, Sukumaran was an English professor at a college in Nagai Koil. Some of his films include Bandhanam (1978), Kolilakkam (1981) and Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988). He also owns a production company called Indraraj Creations. He died of a severe heart attack in 1997. His mother Mallika Sukumaran is an actress and businesswoman who has appeared in films such as Sara (2021), Brother Daddy (2022) and Gold (2022).
Prithviraj with parents and brothers
His brother Indrajith Sukumaran is an actor who has appeared in films such as Meesa Madhavan (2002) and Classmates (2006). His sister-in-law Poornima Indrajith is also an actress and businessman. Some of her films include Randam Bhavam (2001) and Virus (2009). She owns a boutique called Pranaah.
Prithviraj with his brother Indrajith and sister-in-law Poornima
wife and children
Prithviraj married Supriya Menon on April 25, 2011. Supriya is a former BBC India news reporter and co-founder of production company Prithviraj Productions. They have a daughter, Alankrita Menon Prithviraj.
Prithviraj’s marriage
Prithviraj with wife and daughter
other relatives
Prithviraj’s niece Prarthana Indrajith is a playback singer in the Malayalam film industry. Some of the songs to her credit include La La Laletta (2018), Thaarapadhamake (2019) and Viduthalai (2022).
Prithviraj and niece Prarthana
Relationships/Affairs
Prithviraj Sukumaran reportedly dated Supriya Menon for four years before getting married. They were introduced to each other during a work assignment when Supriya was working as a journalist in Mumbai.
Religion/Religious Views
Prithviraj Sukumaran does not believe in any religion. According to him, he believes that there is a superpower that controls the universe. He visited certain temples and churches and had a prayer room in his home.
Signature/Autograph
Signed by Prithviraj Sukumaran
Profession
actor
Prithviraj started his acting career playing the role of Manu in the film Nandanam (2002) directed by Ranjith. The film was a box-office success, but it came after his other two films, Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari (2002) and Stop Violence (2002).
Prithviraj during the shooting of the movie Nandanam
Prithviraj has worked with directors like Kamal, Shyamaprasad, Lohithadas and Santosh Sivan early in his career. Some of his early career films include “Swapnakoodu” (2003), “Akale” (2004), “Sathyam” (2004), “Police” (2005) and “Anandabhadram” (2005).
Prithviraj on the poster of the movie Swapnakoodu
Prithviraj made his debut in the Tamil film industry with the film Kana Kandaen (2005) directed by KV Anand. His character Madhan is the villain of the film. The film “Classmates” (2006) directed by Lal Jose was a turning point in his career. The character Suku, a charismatic university political leader turned diamond businessman, was much appreciated by the audience. The film was the highest-rated film of 2006 and received multiple awards and accolades.
Prithviraj won his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Balachandra Adiga in the film Vaasthavam (2006). Directed by M. Padmakumar, the film is a political thriller loosely adapted from Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai’s novel Enippaadikal. Until 2010, his films Chocolate (2007), Puthiya Mugham (2009), Pokkiri Raja (2010) and Anwar all did well at the box office.
Prithviraj on the poster of movie Anwar
He made his Telugu film debut in the film “Pop” (2010) and his Bollywood debut in the film “Aiyaa” (2012) with actor Rani Mukerji. Some of his successful films include Arjunan Saakshi (2011), Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012), Celluloid (2013), Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Driving License (2019), AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum” (2020) and “Jana Gana Mana” (2022) ).
director
Prithviraj made his directorial debut with the film Lucifer (2019), starring Mohanlal, Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas and Indrajith Sukul Starring Malan. The film is a political action thriller released in multiple languages. It was a huge commercial success. His second directorial feature was the comedy Brother Dad (2022), which was also a commercial success. The cast of Daddy includes Mohanlal, Lalu Alex, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Meena, Mallika Sukumaran and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Business
In 2011, Prithviraj founded August Cinema Pvt Ltd, a production and distribution venture, along with Santosh Sivan and Shaji Nadesan. The company’s first film was Urumi (2011). Some of the production house’s other films include “Indian Rupee” (2011), “Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty” (2013), “Anurag Karikkin Vellam” (2016), “Theevandi” (2018) and “Ottu” (2022). In June 2017, Prithviraj announced his exit from the partnership.
Prithviraj appeared in a scene in the movie Urumi
Prithviraj and his wife co-founded production and distribution company Prithviraj Productions Private Ltd in 2018. Some of the production company’s films include “Kuruthi” (2021), “Kaduva” (2022) and “Gold” (2022).
Prithviraj in the movie “Gold”
Awards
- In 2006, Prithviraj won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the film Vaasthavam.
- In 2011, he won the Malayalam National Film Award for Best Feature Film for the film “Indian Rupee”.
- In 2011, he won the Best Film Award at the Kerala State Film Awards for his film “Indian Rupee”. The award is shared with Santosh Sivan and Shaji Nadesan.
- In 2012, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the films “Ayalum Njanum Thammil” and “Celluloid”.
- In 2013, he won the South Film Audience Award for Best Actor for the movie “Celluloid”.
- In 2014, he won the Tamil Nadu Film Award for Best Villain for the film “Kaaviya Thaliavan”.
- He won the South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA) Award for Best Director 2019 and Best Actor Award 2020.
Prithviraj wins SIIMA award
car collection
- Lamborghini Urus 2019 model
Prithviraj and his Lamborghini Urus
- Range Rover Fashion
Prithviraj and his Range Rover Vogue
income
Prithviraj Sukumaran charges between Rs 3 crore and Rs 7 crore per film.
net worth
As of 2023, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s net worth is estimated to be around $6.5 million or Rs. 54 crore.
Facts/Trivia
- Prithviraj won the title of Mr. LA Fest at the inter-school competition LA Fest for two consecutive years in 1998 and 1999. As of 2023, this record remains unbroken.
- Prithviraj’s first audition was by director Fazil for one of his films. Although it didn’t work out, Fazil recommended him to director Ranjith, who cast him in the film Nandanam.
- As of 2023, Prithviraj is only 24 years old and is the youngest winner of the Kerala Film Awards for Best Actor.
- Prithviraj has a pet dachshund named Zoro.
Prithviraj and his pet Zorro
- Prithviraj enjoys reading, writing, traveling and taking photos.
- Prithviraj has showcased his singing talent in films like AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020) and Hridayam (2022).
- During the crisis in the film industry in 2004, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) and the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce had differences of opinion over the appearance of actors in television shows and stage shows. The actor’s strike over such issues was openly challenged by Prithviraj, who said that his decision to go ahead with the film “Sathyam” was not a sign of disrespect to AMMA but because his career was affected.
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