Prithviraj Sukumaran is an Indian actor, director and film producer, most of whose films are in Malayalam. As of 2023, he has acted in over 110 films in different languages. He is known for his work in the films Classmates (2006), Lucifer (2019), and AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020).
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Prithviraj Sukumaran was born on 16 October 1982 (age 41 years; as in 2023) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Libra.
Prithviraj in childhood
Since the family settled in Tamil Nadu, he started his primary education at Shrine Velankanni Senior Secondary School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and then at St. Joseph’s Boys Higher Secondary School in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. The family returned to Kerala, where he joined St. Mary’s Residential Kendriya Vidyalaya in Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He passed the Sainik School entrance examination and studied at Sainik School in Kazhakootam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. To become a one-day scholar after his father’s death, he joined Bhavan’s Senior Secondary School in Kodunganur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He participated and won various debate competitions during his school days.
Prithviraj during his student days
After his schooling, he enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology at the University of Tasmania in Australia, but dropped out as his acting career took off.
Physical Appearance
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight (Approx): 90 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 44″, Waist: 30″, Biceps: 16″
Prithviraj with Tovino Thomas
family and caste
Prithviraj belongs to a Kerala Hindu family of Nair caste.
parents and siblings
Prithviraj was born to Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran, both actors in the Malayalam film industry. Before becoming an actor and producer, Sukumaran was a professor of English in a college in Nagercoil. Some of his films are Bandhanam (1978), Kolilakkam (1981), and Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988). He also had a production house named Indraraj Creations. He died of a heart attack in 1997. Her mother Mallika Sukumaran is an actress and businesswoman who starred in various films such as Sara (2021), Bro Daddy (2022), and Gold (2022).
Prithviraj with parents and brother
His brother Indrajith Sukumaran is an actor who acted in films such as Meesa Madhavan (2002) and Classmates (2006). His sister-in-law Purnima Indrajith is also an actor and businesswoman. Some of his films are Random Bhavam (2001) and Virus (2009). She is the owner of a boutique named Pranah.
Prithviraj with brother Indrajit and sister-in-law Purnima
wife and children
Prithviraj married Supriya Menon on 25 April 2011. Supriya is a former BBC India news journalist and co-founder of the production house, Prithviraj Productions. They have a daughter, Alankrita Menon Prithviraj.
Prithviraj’s marriage
Prithviraj with his wife and daughter
other relatives
Prithviraj’s niece, Prarthana Indrajith, is a playback singer in the Malayalam film industry. Some of the songs to his name are La La Laaleta (2018), Thaarapadhamake (2019), and Viduthalai (2022).
Prithviraj with niece Prarthana
relationships/affairs
Prithviraj Sukumaran reportedly dated Supriya Menon for four years before their marriage. They were introduced to each other as part of a work assignment when Supriya was working as a news journalist in Mumbai.
religion/religious views
Prithviraj Sukumaran does not follow any religion. According to him, he believes that there is some superpower that controls the universe. He visits some temples and churches and has a prayer room in his house.
signature/autograph
Prithviraj Sukumaran Signature
livelihood
actor
Prithviraj started his acting career with the role of Manu in the film Nandanam (2002) directed by Ranjith. The film was a box-office success, but it was released after his two other films, Nakshatrakanulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari (2002) and Stop Violence (2002).
Prithviraj during the shooting of the film Nandanam
Prithviraj worked with directors like Kamal, Shyamaprasad, Lohithadas and Santosh Sivan early in his career. Some of the films he starred in during the early years of his career are Swapnakudu (2003), Akale (2004), Satyam (2004), Police (2005), and Anandabhadram (2005).
Prithviraj on the poster of the film Swapnakudu
Prithviraj debuted in the Tamil film industry with the film Kaana Kandan (2005) directed by KV Anand. His character, Madan, is the antagonist in this film. The film Classmates (2006), directed by Lal Jose, was a turning point in his career. The character of Suku, a charismatic college political leader turned diamond merchant, was greatly appreciated by the audience. The film was the highest grossing film of 2006 and received many awards and accolades.
Prithviraj received his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Balachandra Adiga in the film Vasvatham (2006). Directed by M. Padmakumar, the film is a political thriller based on the novel Enipappadikal by Thakazhi Sivasankar Pillai. The films, Chocolate (2007), Puthiya Mugam (2009), Pokkiri Raja (2010), and Anwar (2010) are some of his films that performed well at the box office in 2010.
Prithviraj on the poster of the film Anwar
Her Telugu film industry debut was with the film Police Police (2010) and her Bollywood debut was with the film Aiya (2012) co-starring Rani Mukherjee. Some of her successful films are Arjunan Sakshi (2011), Ayalum Njannum Thammil (2012), Celluloid (2013), Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Driving License (2019), AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), and Jana Gana Mana (2022). ).
director
Prithviraj’s directorial debut was Lucifer (2019), starring Mohanlal, Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas and Indrajith Sukumaran. The film is a political action thriller which was released in different languages. It was a huge commercial success. His second directorial venture is Bro Daddy (2022), a comedy-drama, which was also a commercial hit. Bro Daddy stars Mohanlal, Lalu Alex, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Meena, Mallika Sukumaran and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Business
In 2011, Prithviraj, along with Santosh Sivan and Shaji Nadesan, came together to form August Cinema Pvt Ltd, a production and distribution venture. The first film of this company was Urumi (2011). Some other films of this production house are Indian Rupee (2011), Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukutty (2013), Anuraga Karikin Vellam (2016), Theevaandi (2018), and Ottu (2022). In June 2017, Prithviraj announced his withdrawal from the partnership venture.
Prithviraj in a scene from the film Urumi
Prithviraj and his wife co-founded the production and distribution company, Prithviraj Productions Pvt Ltd in 2018. Some of the movies from this production house are Kuruthi (2021), Kaduva (2022), and Gold (2022).
Prithviraj in the movie Gold
award
- In 2006, Prithviraj received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the film Vasvatham.
- In 2011, he received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for the film Indian Rupee.
- In 2011, he received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for the film Indian Rupee. The award is shared with Santosh Sivan and Shaji Nadesan.
- In 2012, he received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the films Ayalum Njannum Thammil and Celluloid.
- In 2013, he received the Critics Award for Best Actor-South at the Filmfare Awards South for the film Celluloid.
- In 2014, he received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain for the film Kaavya Thaliyavan.
- He received the Best Director award in 2019 and Best Actor award in 2020 at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA).
Prithviraj with SIIMA awards
car collection
- lamborghini urus 2019 model
Prithviraj and his Lamborghini Urus
- range rover vogue
Prithviraj and his Range Rover Vogue
salary/income
Prithviraj Sukumaran charges Rs 3 crore to Rs 7 crore per film.
net worth
As of 2023, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s net worth is estimated to be around US$6.5 million or Rs 54 crore.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Prithviraj won the title of Mr. LA Fest in the interschool competition LA Fest for two consecutive years in 1998 and 1999. As of 2023, this record has not been broken.
- Prithviraj’s first screen test was taken by director Fazil for one of his films. Although things did not work out, Fazil suggested him to director Ranjith, who cast him in the film Nandanam.
- As of 2023, Prithviraj is the youngest recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor at the age of 24.
- Prithviraj has a pet dog named Zorro.
Prithviraj with his pet Zorro
- Prithviraj loves reading, writing, traveling and taking photographs.
- Prithviraj showcased his singing talent in films like AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020) and Hridayam (2022).
- During the film industry crisis in 2004, there were differences between the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) and the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce over the presence of actors in television programs and stage shows. Prithviraj had openly challenged the actors’ strike over such matters and said that his decision to continue shooting for the film Satyam was not to show disrespect towards AMMA, but his career was being affected.
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