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{{Short description|Indian actor, film director |
{{Short description|Indian actor, film director, producer (born 1982)}} | ||
{{Indian name|Prithviraj|Sukumaran}} | |||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Prithviraj Sukumaran | | name = Prithviraj Sukumaran | ||
| image = | | image = Prithviraj at Aiyyaa event.jpg | ||
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| caption = Prithviraj Sukumaran in 2019 | |||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|10|16}} | ||
| birth_place = ], ], India | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|10|16}}<ref name=birthday>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/15/stories/2009101550960100.htm|title=Prithviraj on a Roll (Turns 27)|date=15 October 2009|location=Chennai, India|access-date=12 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100127001252/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/15/stories/2009101550960100.htm|archive-date=27 January 2010|work=]|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| birth_place = ], ], India<ref>{{cite news | |||
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director|producer|playback singer}} | |||
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director|producer|distributor|playback singer}} | |||
| years_active = 2002–present | | years_active = 2002–present | ||
| works = ] | |||
| spouse = {{marriage|Supriya Menon|2011}} | | spouse = {{marriage|Supriya Menon|2011}} | ||
| children = 1 | | children = 1 | ||
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| father = | ||
| parents = ] (mother)<ref>{{Cite news |title=Prithviraj Sukumaran calls his mom Mallika Sukumaran 'the strongest woman' he has ever seen |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-sukumaran-calls-his-mom-mallika-sukumaran-the-strongest-woman-he-has-ever-seen/amp_articleshow/107812591.cms |access-date=2024-09-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> <br /> | |||
| relatives = {{ubl|] (brother)|] (sister-in-law)|] (niece)}} | |||
] (father) | |||
| organization = Prithviraj Productions | |||
| mother = | |||
| relatives = ] (grand-uncle) <br /> ] (grand-uncle)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=485349738186762&set=a.297607590294312 |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> <br />] (brother) <br /> ] (sister-in-law) <br /> ] (niece) | |||
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'''Prithviraj Sukumaran''' (]; born 16 October 1982) is an Indian actor |
'''Prithviraj Sukumaran''' (]; born 16 October 1982) is an Indian actor, producer and director primarily active in ].<ref name="Actor Prithviraj Info">{{cite web |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/south-stars/prithviraj-the-directors-actor |title=Prithviraj: The director's actor |publisher=Khaleejtimes.com |date=17 January 2016|access-date=10 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624035755/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/south-stars/prithviraj-the-directors-actor|archive-date=24 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> He has also featured in ], ] and ] films, adding to over ] involving diverse genres and variety of roles.<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=What does Bollywood have against the south Indian hero? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/what-does-bollywood-have-against-the-south-indian-hero-503929.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220005458/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/what-does-bollywood-have-against-the-south-indian-hero-503929.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-02-20|access-date= |work=First Post}}</ref> Prithviraj's accolades include a ], four ], a ], seven ] Awards and a ].<ref name="Prithviraj 80 films">{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/332595/archives.php |title=Can now afford to slow down my career in south: Prithviraj |newspaper=] |date=15 May 2013|access-date=10 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213195811/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/332595/archives.php|archive-date=13 February 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Prithviraj made his acting debut with '']'' (2002) |
Prithviraj made his acting debut with the 2002 hit film '']'' (2002).<ref name="Road to stardom">{{cite news |first1=R. K. |last1=Roshni |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/on-the-road-to-stardom/article28241857.ece |title=On the road to stardom |newspaper=] |url-access=subscription |date=13 May 2004 |access-date=25 January 2024}}<!-- SAME ARTICLE, BUT DIFFERENT URL AND DATE: {{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/10/stories/2004051002190100.htm |title=On the road to stardom |first1=R. K. |last1=Roshni |date=10 May 2004 |access-date=25 November 2008 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015103119/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/10/stories/2004051002190100.htm |archive-date=15 October 2010 |newspaper=] |url-status=dead}}--></ref> After a career downturn, he made a comeback with '']'' (2006), ] of the year, and became the youngest recipient of ] for '']'' (2006). He then played a musician in the Tamil romantic comedy '']'' (2007) and ventured into playback singing with '']'' (2009) before earning his second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the medical drama '']'' (2012) and the biographical film '']'' (2013).<ref name="ibnlive.in.com">{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/celluloid-actor-prithviraj-bags-the-kerala-state-film-awards/374503-71-210.html |title=Celluloid actor Prithviraj bags the Kerala State Film Awards |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328073732/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/celluloid-actor-prithviraj-bags-the-kerala-state-film-awards/374503-71-210.html |archivedate=28 March 2013 |url-status=dead |website=IBNLive.in.com |date=22 February 2012 |accessdate=22 February 2012}}</ref> | ||
In 2010, Prithviraj joined the production house August Cinema |
In 2010, Prithviraj joined the production house August Cinema. He co-produced and headlined '']'' and '']'' (both 2011); the latter won the ] and ].<ref name="Producer Prithviraj">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prithviraj-turns-producer-with-urumi-news-malayalam-kkfqkfjeggcsi.html |title=Prithviraj turns producer with Urumi |website=] |date=17 July 2010|access-date=10 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803122307/http://www.sify.com/movies/prithviraj-turns-producer-with-urumi-news-malayalam-kkfqkfjeggcsi.html|archive-date=3 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won the ] for '']'' (2014) and had further success with '']'' (2015) and '']'' (2017). After leaving August Cinema in 2017, he launched Prithviraj Productions independently that firstly backed '']'' (2019). Prithviraj made his directorial debut with '']'' (2019), which became one of the ]. He has since achieved critical and commercial success with '']'' (2019), '']'' (2020), '']'' (2022), '']'' (2022), '']'' (2024) and '']'' (2024) and the Telugu action film '']'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite news |title='Jana Gana Mana' box office collection day 26: Prithviraj starrer enters the 50-crore club |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jana-gana-mana-box-office-collection-day-26-prithviraj-starrer-enters-the-50-crore-club/articleshow/91784242.cms |access-date=2022-06-06 |website=]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= വമ്പൻ ഹിറ്റായി ഗുരുവായൂര് അമ്പലനടയില്, കളക്ഷനില് വിദേശത്തും കുതിപ്പ് |url= https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/box-office/prithvirajs-guruvayoor-ambalanadayils-overseas-collection-report-out-hrk-sfknf7|date=24 June 2024 |website=]|language=ml }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-15 |title=Aavesham and Varshangalkku Shesham Box Office: Vishu releases continue the glory streak of Mollywood; Read on |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/aavesham-and-varshangalkku-shesham-box-office-vishu-releases-continue-the-glory-streak-of-mollywood-read-on-1295693 |website=PinkVilla |language=en |access-date=15 April 2024 |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415123848/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/aavesham-and-varshangalkku-shesham-box-office-vishu-releases-continue-the-glory-streak-of-mollywood-read-on-1295693 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 January 2024|title=Salaar Worldwide Box Office Update|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=8249|website=]|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life, family and education == | ||
Prithviraj was born to the actors ] and ]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hope I make you proud: Prithviraj on father Sukumaran's death anniversary|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/16/prithviraj-on-father-sukumaran-death-anniversary-post.html|access-date=2021-01-26|website=OnManorama|date=15 June 2020 |archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417021559/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/16/prithviraj-on-father-sukumaran-death-anniversary-post.html|url-status=live}}</ref> at ]. | Prithviraj Sukumaran was born on 16 October, 1982<ref name=birthday>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/15/stories/2009101550960100.htm |title=Prithviraj on a Roll (Turns 27) |date=15 October 2009 |location=Chennai, India|access-date=12 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100127001252/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/15/stories/2009101550960100.htm|archive-date=27 January 2010 |newspaper=]|url-status=dead}}</ref> to the actors ] and ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hope I make you proud: Prithviraj on father Sukumaran's death anniversary |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/16/prithviraj-on-father-sukumaran-death-anniversary-post.html|access-date=2021-01-26 |website=OnManorama |date=15 June 2020 |archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417021559/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/16/prithviraj-on-father-sukumaran-death-anniversary-post.html|url-status=live}}</ref> at ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Prithviraj-Sukumaran/news |title=Latest News of Prithviraj Sukumaran |newspaper=]|access-date=3 October 2022|archive-date=20 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220233339/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Prithviraj-Sukumaran/news|url-status=live}}</ref> His family was settled in Tamil Nadu at the time, where he attended Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School in T. Nagar, Chennai, and ], ].<ref>{{cite web |title=പ്രിത്വിക്കു നൊന്ത്തൽ ഇന്ദ്രന് വേദനിക്കും:Interview with Mallika Sukumaran |url=https://www.facebook.com/nanaweekly/photos/pb.299431426750557.-2207520000.1445046810./1213588225334868/?type=3&theater |publisher=nanaonline.in|access-date=17 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117124316/https://www.facebook.com/nanaweekly/photos/pb.299431426750557.-2207520000.1445046810./1213588225334868/?type=3&theater|archive-date=17 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
When his family moved to Kerala, he attended the NSS Public School, Perunthanni.<ref>{{cite web |title=പൃഥ്വിയ്ക്ക് എന്തെങ്കിലും വിഷമമുണ്ടായാല് ഇന്ദ്രനാണ് ദുഃഖം :Interview with Mallika Sukumaran |date=16 October 2015 |url=http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/interviews/malika-sukumaran-about-indrajith-prithviraj-025468.html |publisher=malayalam.oneindia.com|access-date=17 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017084051/http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/interviews/malika-sukumaran-about-indrajith-prithviraj-025468.html|archive-date=17 October 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He then moved to St. Mary's Residential Central School, Poojappura where he acted in plays and skits for the school's Annual Day Celebrations. He completed his education at ] and ]. He also participated and won several debates and elocution competitions while in school.<ref name="Road to stardom" /><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Studying-at-Sainik-School-helped-me-handle-firearms-Prithviraj/articleshow/37331855.cms |title=Prithviraj Picket 43: Studying at Sainik School helped me handle firearms: Prithviraj |newspaper=] |access-date=29 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720174945/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Studying-at-Sainik-School-helped-me-handle-firearms-Prithviraj/articleshow/37331855.cms |archive-date=20 July 2018 |url-status=live |last1=Karthikeyan |first1=Shruti}}</ref> Prithviraj won the title of "Mr LA Fest" in the Annual Inter-School arts festival hosted by ] in successive years and is the only person to date to win that title twice.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713234921/http://ashok.loyolites.com/files/lafest10souvenir.pdf |date=13 July 2011 }}. ashok.loyolites.com</ref> | |||
After school, he studied for a ] in Information Technology at the ] in |
After school, he studied for a ] in Information Technology at the ] in Australia. During this time, he auditioned for film director Ranjith and won the lead role in the film '']''.<ref name="Road to stardom" /> It was film director ] who introduced him to Ranjith.<ref name="Road to stardom" /> His elder brother ] and sister-in-law ] are also film actors. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
=== Debut and career struggles (2002–2008) === | === Debut and career struggles (2002–2008) === | ||
In 2001, Prithviraj underwent a screen-test by director Fazil for one of his projects. Even though that project never materialised, Fazil recommended him to director Ranjith, who was planning his second directorial, '']'' (2002), Prithviraj underwent screen-test for the role and got selected. Though ''Nandanam'' was the first film that Prithviraj acted in, it was released after '']'' and '']''. Prithviraj then appeared in films directed by ], ], ] and ]. ], who cast him |
In 2001, Prithviraj underwent a screen-test by director Fazil for one of his projects. Even though that project never materialised, Fazil recommended him to director Ranjith, who was planning his second directorial, '']'' (2002), Prithviraj underwent screen-test for the role and got selected. Though ''Nandanam'' was the first film that Prithviraj acted in, it was released after '']'' and '']''. Prithviraj then appeared in films directed by ], ], ] and ]. ], who cast him as the lead in his film '']'', said that Prithviraj's advantages are his talent and intelligence irrespective of his box office successes.<ref name="Advantage">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/07/stories/2005100700280100.htm |title=Advantage Prithviraj |first1=Vijay |last1=George |date=7 October 2005 |access-date=27 November 2008 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101014140338/http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/07/stories/2005100700280100.htm |archive-date=14 October 2010 |newspaper=] |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
|url = http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/07/stories/2005100700280100.htm | |||
|title = Advantage Prithviraj | |||
|author = Vijay George | |||
|date = 7 October 2005 | |||
|access-date = 27 November 2008 | |||
|location = Chennai, India | |||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101014140338/http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/07/stories/2005100700280100.htm | |||
|archive-date = 14 October 2010 | |||
|newspaper = ] | |||
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] | ] | ||
In 2005, Prithviraj Sukumaran debuted in ] through '']''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Prithiviraj-is-a-bad-man/articleshow/3255279.cms|title=Prithiviraj is a bad man!| |
In 2005, Prithviraj Sukumaran debuted in ] cinema through '']''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Prithiviraj-is-a-bad-man/articleshow/3255279.cms |title=Prithiviraj is a bad man! |newspaper=] |date=21 July 2008 |access-date=26 November 2023 |archive-date=15 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715131038/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/prithiviraj-is-a-bad-man/articleshow/3255279.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> He starred in Director Santosh Sivan’s '']'' in which he portrayed a character called Anandan who is a young NRI who likes his mother’s native village, a place known for powerful wizards and go through several human emotions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-16 |title=Prithviraj @ 42: 7 movies to watch on the Malayalam star’s birthday |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/prithviraj-42-7-movies-to-watch-on-the-malayalam-stars-birthday-9622475/lite/ |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In 2006, Prithviraj co-starred with actor ] daughter ] in '']''. It became an acclaimed film.<ref>{{cite web |title='Parijatham' is a hit! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/parijatham-is-a-hit-news-tamil-kkfvjMibjifsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924191340/http://www.sify.com/movies/parijatham-is-a-hit-news-tamil-kkfvjMibjifsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015 |website=] |date=14 June 2006}}</ref> | ||
In 2006, he played the role of Sub Inspector Solomon Joseph in '']'', and then appeared in the film '']'', for which he received the ].<ref name="Kerala State film awards 2006">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/10/stories/2007021016120100.htm |title=State film awards announced |date=10 February 2007 |access-date=24 November 2008 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629031423/http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/10/stories/2007021016120100.htm |archive-date=29 June 2011 |newspaper=] |url-status=dead}}</ref> He was the youngest actor to win the award.<ref name="Interview : Prithviraj">{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2007/02/16/stories/2007021600720100.htm |title=Portrait of a winner |newspaper=] |first1=Vijay |last1=George |date=16 February 2007 |access-date=24 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825203027/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2007/02/16/stories/2007021600720100.htm |archive-date=25 August 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The same year he starred in ]'s '']''. The coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama was one of the biggest hits of his career. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-16 |title=Prithviraj @ 42: 7 movies to watch on the Malayalam star’s birthday |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/prithviraj-42-7-movies-to-watch-on-the-malayalam-stars-birthday-9622475/lite/ |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In 2007, he starred in '']'', directed by Shafi.<ref name="Chocolate Review">{{cite web |url=http://inhome.rediff.com/cms/print.jsp?docpath=//movies/2007/oct/15chocolate.htm |title=Prithviraj shines in Chocolate and classmates |publisher=Rediff |first1=Paresh |last1=Palicha |date=15 October 2007 |access-date=10 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209021442/http://inhome.rediff.com/cms/print.jsp?docpath=%2F%2Fmovies%2F2007%2Foct%2F15chocolate.htm |archive-date=9 December 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2007, Prithviraj co-starred Jyothika in '']''. He also starred in '']'' and '']'' in the same year. | |||
In 2006, he played the role of Sub Inspector Solomon Joseph in '']'', then appeared in '']'', for which he received the ].<ref name="Kerala State film awards 2006">{{cite news | |||
|url = http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/10/stories/2007021016120100.htm | |||
|title = State film awards announced | |||
|date = 10 February 2007 | |||
|access-date = 24 November 2008 | |||
|location = Chennai, India | |||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110629031423/http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/10/stories/2007021016120100.htm | |||
|archive-date = 29 June 2011 | |||
|newspaper = ] | |||
|url-status = dead | |||
}}</ref> He was the youngest actor to win the award.<ref name="Interview : Prithviraj">{{cite news | |||
|url = http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2007/02/16/stories/2007021600720100.htm | |||
|title = Portrait of a winner | |||
|newspaper = The Hindu | |||
|author = Vijay George | |||
|date = 16 February 2007 | |||
|access-date = 24 November 2008 | |||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100825203027/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2007/02/16/stories/2007021600720100.htm | |||
|archive-date = 25 August 2010 | |||
|url-status = usurped | |||
}}</ref> The same year he starred in ]'s '']''. In 2007, he starred in '']'', directed by Shafi.<ref name="Chocolate Review">{{cite web | |||
|url = http://inhome.rediff.com/cms/print.jsp?docpath=//movies/2007/oct/15chocolate.htm | |||
|title = Prithviraj shines in Chocolate and classmates | |||
|publisher = Rediff | |||
|author = Paresh Palicha | |||
|date = 15 October 2007 | |||
|access-date = 10 December 2008 | |||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081209021442/http://inhome.rediff.com/cms/print.jsp?docpath=%2F%2Fmovies%2F2007%2Foct%2F15chocolate.htm | |||
|archive-date = 9 December 2008 | |||
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}}</ref> In 2007, Prithviraj co-starred in '']''. He also starred in '']'' and '']'' in the same year. | |||
In 2008, he starred in '']'', (directed by ]) and '']'' (directed by Ranjith), playing pivotal characters in both. One of the reviews of ''Thalappavu'' describes it as the coming-of-age film for prithviraj describing the "spartan dignity" he brought to his portrayal of the Naxalite Joseph.<ref name="Thalappavu Review">{{cite web |url=http://nowrunning.com/movie/reviews/moviereview.aspx?movie=4489&rid=1808 |title=Thalappavu Review |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=15 September 2008 |access-date=10 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714210617/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/reviews/moviereview.aspx?movie=4489&rid=1808 |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The Sify review of ''Thirakkatha'' describes it as a "genuine attempt that keeps the viewer engaged until the end".<ref name="Thirakkatha Review">{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14757489&ctid=5&cid=2428 |title=Thirakkadha |website=] |access-date=10 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811185203/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14757489&ctid=5&cid=2428 |archive-date=11 August 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Both ''Thalappavu'' and ''Thirakkatha'' shared the award for the best film in the Film Critics Award for 2008. In 2008, Prithviraj starred in '']'', the Tamil remake of '']''. ] described, "Prithviraj ... makes the best of his assets – his expressive eyes, which glint in fury, soften with love, or brim over with frustrated tears."<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804172949/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/07ssvel.htm|date=4 August 2009}}. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 5 December 2010.</ref> | |||
In 2008, he starred in '']'', (directed by ]) and '']'' (directed by Ranjith), playing pivotal characters in both. One of the reviews of ''Thalappavu'' describes it as the coming-of-age film for prithviraj describing the "spartan dignity" he brought to his portrayal of the Naxalite Joseph.<ref name="Thalappavu Review">{{cite web | |||
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}}</ref> Both ''Thalappavu'' and ''Thirakkatha'' shared the award for the best film in the Film Critics Award for 2008. He also made a special appearance in ]'s '']''. In 2008, Prithviraj starred in '']'', the Tamil remake of '']''. Rediff described his performance: "Prithviraj ... makes the best of his assets – his expressive eyes, which glint in fury, soften with love, or brim over with frustrated tears."<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804172949/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/07ssvel.htm|date=4 August 2009}}. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 5 December 2010.</ref> | |||
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=== Established actor (2009–2012) === | === Established actor (2009–2012) === | ||
In 2009, the success of Prithviraj Sukumaran's '']'' (directed by Diphan) |
In 2009, the success of Prithviraj Sukumaran's '']'' (directed by Diphan) was a major turning point in the actor's career and led to him being branded as a superstar.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225123316/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14906803&cid=14625530 |date=25 February 2015 }}. Sify.com (26 August 2009). Retrieved on 5 December 2010.</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/08/28/stories/2009082851450100.htm |location=Chennai, India |title=New superstar on the block |date=28 August 2009 |access-date=29 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129163311/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/08/28/stories/2009082851450100.htm |archive-date=29 November 2010 |newspaper=] |url-status=dead}}</ref> His other releases in 2009 were '']'' (directed by Joshy) and the ] '']''. In 2010, Sukumaran's notable films were '']'' and '']'', directed by ]. He played the antagonist in ]'s '']'' in 2010 alongside actor ] who played the main protagonist. His performance was critically acclaimed.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505051700/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/jun/18/review-raavanan-is-better-than-raavan.htm|date=5 May 2016}}. Movies.rediff.com (18 June 2010). Retrieved on 5 December 2010.</ref> In the same year, Prithviraj debuted in ] in the film '']''. | ||
In 2011, Prithviraj produced his first film, the multilingual '']''. |
In 2011, Prithviraj produced his first film, the multilingual '']''. His other releases included '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. Critics praised Prithviraj for his performance in '']'', a critic at ''Nowrunning.com'', called it his "careers best performance".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8825/malayalam/indian-rupee/3371/review.htm |title=Indian Rupee Review |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=7 October 2011 |access-date=7 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008041905/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8825/malayalam/indian-rupee/3371/review.htm |archive-date=8 October 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, his releases included '']'', '']'' and '']'', along with cameo roles in ''].'' He also made a special appearance in ]'s '']''. | ||
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}}</ref> In 2012, his major releases were '']'', '']'' and '']'', along with cameo roles in '']'' and '']''. | |||
Prithviraj debuted in ] through '']'', |
In that same year, Prithviraj debuted in ] through '']'', starring alongside ].<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |date=4 October 2011 |title=Rani Mukerjee signs Anurag Kashyap's next |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/bollywood/rani-mukerjee-signs-anurag-kashyaps-next-138638 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623060611/http://www.ndtv.com/article/bollywood/rani-mukerjee-signs-anurag-kashyaps-next-138638 |archive-date=23 June 2012 |access-date=20 October 2011 |publisher=Ndtv.com}}</ref> | ||
=== Critical acclaim and further success (2013–2018) === | === Critical acclaim and further success (2013–2018) === | ||
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]''|left|247x247px]]In 2013, Prithviraj had three releases '']'', '']'' and '']'', all of which were critical and commercial successes. He portrayed ] in '']'', for which he won his second ].<ref name="ibnlive.in.com" /> He also played the role of a police officer in '']'', directed by Athul Sabharwal which was his second project in ]. <ref>{{cite web |date=12 June 2012 |title=Prithviraj to star in YRF's Aurangzeb |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1451751/Prithviraj-to-star-in-YRFs-Aurangzeb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808203217/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1451751/Prithviraj-to-star-in-YRFs-Aurangzeb |archive-date=8 August 2012 |access-date=17 July 2012 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
In 2014, Prithviraj's first major release was '']'', which |
In 2014, Prithviraj's first major release was '']'', which was a box office failure; followed by '']'', which emerged as a commercial success. He also featured in a cameo role in '']''. His third release of the year, '']'' was praised by critics. Prithviraj also starred in director ]'s period film '']'', co-starring ]. | ||
His first release of 2015 was ''],'' followed by other releases such as Shyamaprasad's '']''. Prithviraj was widely praised for his performance in the film. He next appeared in ]'s '']''. | |||
His first release of 2015 was '']''. His second movie of 2015 was Shyamaprasad's '']''. Prithviraj was widely praised for his acting in the movie. Varun Blake (Prithviraj's character in ''Ivide'') is considered to be one of his best performances till the date. He next appeared in ]'s '']'', which was appreciated for its novelty. His most successful film of the year was '']'', which narrated the tragic love tale of Kanchanamala and Moideen that happened in the 1960s in ], a riverside village in Kerala. The film opened to critical acclaim, with several critics regarding it as one of the greatest romance films made in Malayalam.<ref>Rejath RG (21 September 2015). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925193630/http://www.kaumudi.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=69214 |date=25 September 2015 }}. '']''. Retrieved 21 September 2015.</ref><ref>Akhila Menon (20 September 2015). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925054812/http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/ennu-ninte-moideen-movie-review-198654.html |date=25 September 2015 }}. Retrieved 20 September 2015.</ref> His role as Moideen in the film is regarded as one of the best in his career.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012002214/http://deshabhimani.com/news-cinema-all-latest_news-507663.html |date=12 October 2015 }}. Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 October 2015.</ref> His next releases '']'' and '']'' became a major commercial success at the box office, thus completing a hat-trick of hits ending the year.] and niece ] at an event in 2009]]Prithviraj had four releases in 2016, debuting with '']'', a family drama in which he played a drunkard. It met with a positive response and was a commercial success, grossing {{INR}} 16.34 crore from Kerala box office and ran for 100 days in theatres. His following releases '']'' and '']'' met with mixed reviews, the former told the story of an ordinary man dealing with a local goon and the latter was a family drama that discussed the matter of life and death. His last release, '']'', an action thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph was a commercial success, earning {{INR}} 15.25 crore in 25 days. He played a demolition expert.<ref>{{cite news|title='From Paavada to Oozham, here's how Prithviraj Sukumaran fared in 2016'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/paavada-oozham-heres-how-2016-fared-prithviraj-sukumaran-709313/|access-date=2 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416224428/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/paavada-oozham-heres-how-2016-fared-prithviraj-sukumaran-709313|archive-date=16 April 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, he starred in the horror film '']'', which became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, grossing {{INR}} 50 crore worldwide, with {{INR}} 33 crore from Kerala box office.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ezra : Prithviraj a star emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema |url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html |access-date=13 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413234949/http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html |archive-date=13 April 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> He continued the year with '']'', '']'' and '']''. Both ''Tiyaan'' and ''Vimaanam'' were moderate box office hits. ''Adam Joan'' collected around 20 crores at the box office and emerging as a superhit. His third hindi film was '']'' in 2017, in which he played the antagonist.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naam Shabana, Prithviraj's third shot to Bollywood stardom |language=en |work=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/naam-shabana-prithvirajs-third-shot-to-bollywood-stardom |url-status=live |access-date=8 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108063040/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/naam-shabana-prithvirajs-third-shot-to-bollywood-stardom |archive-date=8 November 2022}}</ref> | |||
His most successful film of that year was '']'' co starring ] which narrated the tragic love tale of Kanchanamala and Moideen that happened in the 1960s in ], a riverside village in Kerala. The film opened to critical acclaim, with several critics regarding it as one of the greatest romance films made in Malayalam cinema.<ref>Rejath RG (21 September 2015). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925193630/http://www.kaumudi.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=69214 |date=25 September 2015 }}. '']''. Retrieved 21 September 2015.</ref><ref>Akhila Menon (20 September 2015). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925054812/http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/ennu-ninte-moideen-movie-review-198654.html |date=25 September 2015 }}. Retrieved 20 September 2015.</ref> His role as Moideen is regarded as one of the best in his career.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012002214/http://deshabhimani.com/news-cinema-all-latest_news-507663.html |date=12 October 2015 }}. Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 October 2015.</ref> His next releases '']'' and '']'' were major commercial success. ] and niece ] at an event in 2009]]Prithviraj had four releases in 2016, beginning with '']'', a family drama in which he played a drunkard. It met with a positive response and was a commercial success and ran for 100 days in theatres. His other releases '']'' and '']'' were met with mixed reviews, the former told the story of an ordinary man dealing with a local goon and the latter was a family drama that discussed the matter of life and death. His last release, '']'', an action thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph was a commercial success. He played a demolition expert.<ref>{{cite news |title='From Paavada to Oozham, here's how Prithviraj Sukumaran fared in 2016' |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/paavada-oozham-heres-how-2016-fared-prithviraj-sukumaran-709313/|access-date=2 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416224428/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/paavada-oozham-heres-how-2016-fared-prithviraj-sukumaran-709313|archive-date=16 April 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, he starred in the horror film '']'', which became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, grossing {{INR}}50 crore worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ezra : Prithviraj a star emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema |url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html |access-date=13 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413234949/http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html |archive-date=13 April 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> His other releases that year included '']'', '']'' and '']''. Both ''Tiyaan'' and ''Vimaanam'' were moderate box office hits. He starred in his third ], '']''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naam Shabana, Prithviraj's third shot to Bollywood stardom |language=en |work=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/naam-shabana-prithvirajs-third-shot-to-bollywood-stardom |url-status=live |access-date=8 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108063040/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/naam-shabana-prithvirajs-third-shot-to-bollywood-stardom |archive-date=8 November 2022}}</ref> | |||
His first release of 2018 was Roshini Dinakar's romantic drama '']'', a commercial failure at the box office. His next two releases were ]'s drama '']'' and Nirmal Sahadev's crime drama '']''. ''Koode'' received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, while ''Ranam'' met with positive critical response but performed moderately at the box office. In 2018, Prithviraj launched his independent production house, Prithviraj Productions. In 2019, he produced and starred in the science fiction film '']''. The film received critical praise for its novelty, actors' performance, direction and cinematography. It was a box office hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/02/14/prithviraj-nine-movie-pre-release-business-profit-venture.html|title='9' makes the producers happy!|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=2019-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731145139/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/02/14/prithviraj-nine-movie-pre-release-business-profit-venture.html|archive-date=31 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
His first release of 2018 was Roshini Dinakar's romantic drama '']'', a commercial failure at the box office. His next two releases were ]'s drama '']'' and ]'s crime drama '']''. ''Koode'' received critical acclaim and was a commercial success<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-16 |title=Prithviraj @ 42: 7 movies to watch on the Malayalam star’s birthday |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/prithviraj-42-7-movies-to-watch-on-the-malayalam-stars-birthday-9622475/lite/ |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> while ''Ranam'' was met with positive critical response but performed moderately at the box office. In 2018, Prithviraj launched his independent production house, Prithviraj Productions. In 2019, he produced and starred in the science fiction film '']''. The film received was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/02/14/prithviraj-nine-movie-pre-release-business-profit-venture.html |title='9' makes the producers happy! |website=OnManorama |language=en|access-date=2019-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731145139/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/02/14/prithviraj-nine-movie-pre-release-business-profit-venture.html|archive-date=31 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
=== '''''Lucifer'' and beyond (2019–present)''' === | |||
Prithviraj made his directorial debut in 2019 with '']'', starring ]. The film became the ] ever.<ref name="L">{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Karthik|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer storms into Rs 200 crore club, first for Malayalam cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-lucifer-storms-into-rs-200-crore-club-first-for-malayalam-cinema/story-vTm7JXaAdz0FWFTllE4n2I.html|access-date=12 June 2019|work=]|date=4 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611022057/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-lucifer-storms-into-rs-200-crore-club-first-for-malayalam-cinema/story-vTm7JXaAdz0FWFTllE4n2I.html|archive-date=11 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> He then starred in '']'' (2019), '']'' (2020), '']'' (2022), '']'' (2022) and '']'' (2023), all of which emerged as box office successes. However, '']'', ] and '']'' failed at the box office. | |||
=== ''Lucifer'' and beyond (2019–present) === | |||
=== Dubbing === | |||
Prithviraj made his directorial debut in 2019 with the film '']'', starring ]. The film became the one of the ].<ref name="L">{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |title=Mohanlal's Lucifer storms into Rs 200 crore club, first for Malayalam cinema |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-lucifer-storms-into-rs-200-crore-club-first-for-malayalam-cinema/story-vTm7JXaAdz0FWFTllE4n2I.html|access-date=12 June 2019 |newspaper=] |date=4 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611022057/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-lucifer-storms-into-rs-200-crore-club-first-for-malayalam-cinema/story-vTm7JXaAdz0FWFTllE4n2I.html|archive-date=11 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In the following years, he would go onto star in the comedy-drama '']'' (2019), '']'' (2020), '']'' (2022), '']'' (2022) and '']'' (2023), all of which emerged as box office successes. However, '']'', ''],'' and '']'' failed at the box office. In 2024, he acted in the survival drama, ], directed by ]. Prithviraj had been cast for the project 16 years prior in 2008. ''Aadujeevitham'' was critically and commercially successful with Prithviraj earning critical acclaim for his performance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2024-03-28 |title='Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life' movie review: Prithviraj's performance drives a survival drama that borders on monotony |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aadujeevitham-the-goat-life-movie-review-prithvirajs-performance-drives-a-survival-drama-that-borders-on-monotony/article68002069.ece |access-date=2024-08-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> His second release, the comedy-drama '']'' was also a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2024-05-16 |title='Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' movie review: Prithviraj and Basil Joseph's humorous bromance loses steam halfway through |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/guruvayoor-ambalanadayil-movie-review-prithviraj-and-basil-josephs-humorous-bromance-loses-steam-halfway-through/article68182241.ece |access-date=2024-08-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Both films ranks among the list of ] of all time. He won the Kerala State Best Actor award for ''Aadujeevitham''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2024 |title=Kerala State Film Awards: Prithviraj, Urvashi, Beena R Chandran win top acting honours |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/kerala-state-film-award-prithviraj-sukumaran-urvashi-beena-r-chandran-win-top-acting-honours-2583054-2024-08-16 |website=India Today}}</ref> | |||
Besides, Prithviraj has had many of his ] films dubbed into ] such as ''Sivapuram'' in 2006, which was the dubbing of '']'' and ''ATM'' in 2010, which was the dubbing of '']''. The dubbed version of '']'' released in August 2011. | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Prithviraj married ] reporter Supriya Menon on 25 April 2011 in a private ceremony held in ].<ref>{{cite news|url |
Prithviraj married ] reporter Supriya Menon on 25 April 2011 in a private ceremony held in ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article1766407.ece |title=Prithviraj gets married in Palakkad |newspaper=] |url-access=subscription |date=25 April 2011 |access-date=2 October 2011 |location=Palakkad |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110821022251/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article1766407.ece |archive-date=21 August 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article388995.ece |title=Prithviraj: No more a bachelor boy |newspaper=] |first1=Asha |last1=Prakash |date=28 April 2011 |access-date=28 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214047/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article388995.ece |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> They have a daughter, born in 2014. Prithviraj and his family reside in ], ] and ], ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://connectingmalayali.com/articles/business/42-all-about-kerala/film/250-malayalam-film-artists-contact-details |title=Malayalam film artists CONTACT DETAILS |access-date=10 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411135414/http://connectingmalayali.com/articles/business/42-all-about-kerala/film/250-malayalam-film-artists-contact-details |archive-date=11 April 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=പൃഥ്വിയുടെ പുതിയ വീട്; ലൂസിഫറിന്റെ ഓഫീസ്! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/2017/04/05/exclusive-look-into-prithviraj-new-flat-cum-workplace-in-thevara.html |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=ManoramaOnline}}</ref> <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-sukumaran-buys-rs-30-crore-luxury-duplex-in-mumbais-pali-hill-exclusive/articleshow/113419851.cms</ref> | ||
==Other ventures== | ==Other ventures== | ||
Prithviraj Productions is an Indian ] and ] company based in ], established in 2017 by Prithviraj and his wife Supriya Menon. Since then, it has produced and distributed over 10 films.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Prithviraj, wife Supriya launch production company|language=en-IN|work=Mathrubhumi|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/prithviraj-wife-supriya-launch-production-company-malayalam-movie-actor-1.2658516|accessdate=16 March 2021|archive-date=31 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131160048/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/prithviraj-wife-supriya-launch-production-company-malayalam-movie-actor-1.2658516|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Prithviraj Sukumaran starts new production house with wife Supriya Menon|language=en-IN|work=IBT|first=Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithviraj-sukumaran-starts-new-production-house-wife-supriya-menon-763265|accessdate |
Prithviraj Productions is an Indian ] and ] company based in ], established in 2017 by Prithviraj and his wife Supriya Menon. Since then, it has produced and distributed over 10 films.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Prithviraj, wife Supriya launch production company |language=en-IN |work=Mathrubhumi |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/prithviraj-wife-supriya-launch-production-company-malayalam-movie-actor-1.2658516 |accessdate=16 March 2021|archive-date=31 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131160048/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/prithviraj-wife-supriya-launch-production-company-malayalam-movie-actor-1.2658516|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Prithviraj Sukumaran starts new production house with wife Supriya Menon |language=en-IN |work=IBT |first=Shekhar H. |last=Hooli |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithviraj-sukumaran-starts-new-production-house-wife-supriya-menon-763265 |accessdate=16 March 2021 |archive-date=30 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130050244/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithviraj-sukumaran-starts-new-production-house-wife-supriya-menon-763265 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;font-size:100%" | |||
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! Production | |||
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! Notes | |||
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|rowspan="4" | 2019 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|Malayalam | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title='9' trailer captures the pace of the movie: Jenuse Mohd |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/01/09/jenuse-mohamed-on-9-movie-trailer-making.html |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|rowspan="2" | Tamil | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Native |first=Digital |date=2019-01-01 |title=Prithviraj acquires Kerala rights for Rajini's 'Petta' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/prithviraj-acquires-kerala-rights-rajini-s-petta-94346 |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Prithviraj bags Kerala distribution rights of Vijay's Bigil |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-bags-kerala-distribution-rights-of-vijays-bigil/amp_articleshow/71554307.cms |access-date=2024-05-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|Malayalam | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Native |first=Digital |date=2019-04-05 |title=Prithviraj to produce 'Driving License' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/prithviraj-produce-driving-license-100073 |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|rowspan="4" |2021 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|Tamil | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay's Master: Distributors to go ahead with the release in Kerala |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/01/10/vijay-master-movie-distributors-to-release-in-kerala.html |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Manu Warrier | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|Malayalam | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |date=2021-08-09 |title=Kuruthi, With Prithviraj On Amazon Prime Video, Is A Solid Home-Invasion Thriller That Transcends The Genre |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/streaming-reviews/kuruthi-malayalam-movie-review-amazon-prime-a-solid-home-invasion-thriller-that-transcends-the-genre-prithviraj-sukumaran-roshan-mathew-baradwaj-rangan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530155357/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/streaming-reviews/kuruthi-malayalam-movie-review-amazon-prime-a-solid-home-invasion-thriller-that-transcends-the-genre-prithviraj-sukumaran-roshan-mathew-baradwaj-rangan |archive-date=30 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.filmcompanion.in |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|Tamil | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sivakarthikeyan's 'Doctor' opens great at the Kerala box office |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-doctor-opens-great-at-the-kerala-box-office/amp_articleshow/87361854.cms |access-date=2024-05-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|Hindi | |||
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|rowspan="8" | 2022 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Prithviraj Sukumaran | |||
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|Malayalam | |||
|Project Design | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-31 |title=Bro Daddy: Prithviraj Sukumaran Shares a Set Picture of Mohanlal With His Mother Mallika Sukumaran From His Second Directorial! |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/bro-daddy-prithviraj-sukumaran-shares-124047583.html |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-SG}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|Kannada | |||
|Distributed Malayalam version | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2021-01-03 |title=Prithviraj Productions to distribute KGF: Chapter 2 in Kerala |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Jan/06/prithviraj-productions-to-distribute-kgf-chapter-2-in-kerala-2245915.html |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|Malayalam | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Vishal |date=2022-04-08 |title=Jana Gana Mana Is A Cleverly Deceptive Political Film That Doesn't Trade Entertainment With Its Importance |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/jana-gana-mana-movie-review-prithviraj-is-a-cleverly-deceptive-political-film-that-doesnt-trade-entertainment-with-its-importance |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530155410/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/jana-gana-mana-movie-review-prithviraj-is-a-cleverly-deceptive-political-film-that-doesnt-trade-entertainment-with-its-importance |archive-date=30 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.filmcompanion.in |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Kiranraj K. | |||
| | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
|Kannada | |||
|Distributed Malayalam version | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=777 Charlie director Kiranraj: When Prithviraj came on board, I informed my mother even before Rakshit Shetty |url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/777-charlie-director-kiranraj-when-prithviraj-came-on-board-i-informed-my-mother-even-before-rakshit-shetty/9165a1c5d5629 |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.ottplay.com}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|Malayalam | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Kaduva'' makers shamelessly altered events in my grandfather's life' |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/07/11/kaduva-makers-story-grandfather-life-grandson.html |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
| | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
|Kannada | |||
| Distributed Malayalam version | |||
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Prithviraj Sukumaran announces the Malayalam release of 'Kantara' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-sukumaran-announces-the-malayalam-release-of-kantara/amp_articleshow/94738560.cms |access-date=2024-05-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|rowspan="2" | Malayalam | |||
| | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fascinated by 'Kumari's' mystic location? This enchanting cave is just a drive away from Kochi |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2023/01/06/kumari-movie-location-kochareekkal-caves-in-ekm-district.html |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite news |title='Gold': Here's an update from the Prithviraj - Nayanthara starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/gold-heres-an-update-from-the-prithviraj-nayanthara-starrer/amp_articleshow/93815899.cms |access-date=2024-05-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="2" | 2023 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|Hindi | |||
|remake of ] | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Pratikshya |date=2023-02-24 |title='Selfiee' Review: Akshay Kumar-Starrer Keeps Finding & Losing Its Groove |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/selfiee-movie-driving-license-remake-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-full-movie-review |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|Telugu | |||
|Distributed Malayalam version | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aditya |date=2023-11-16 |title=Salaar's South India distributors list and breakeven details |url=https://tracktollywood.com/salaars-south-india-distributors-list-and-breakeven-details/ |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=TrackTollywood |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
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|rowspan="2" | 2024 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
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|{{yes}} | |||
|rowspan="2" |Malayalam | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Prithviraj Sukumaran: One area of the Mollywood industry that I believe is in a nascent stage is our distribution network |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-sukumaran-one-area-of-the-mollywood-industry-that-i-believe-is-in-a-nascent-stage-is-our-distribution-network/amp_articleshow/108561695.cms |access-date=2024-05-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
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|'']'' | |||
|] | |||
|{{yes}} | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite news |title=It's a wrap for Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-prithviraj-sukumarans-guruvayoor-ambalanadayil/amp_articleshow/109034671.cms |access-date=2024-05-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
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== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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== Awards and nominations == | == Awards and nominations == | ||
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Prithviraj Sukumaran}} | {{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Prithviraj Sukumaran}} | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/02/16/stories/2007021600720100.htm |title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram : Portrait of a winner |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826103030/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/02/16/stories/2007021600720100.htm |archivedate=2010-08-26 |newspaper=] |date=16 February 2007 |accessdate=5 December 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/kerala-state-film-award-prithviraj-sukumaran-urvashi-beena-r-chandran-win-top-acting-honours-2583054-2024-08-16|title=Kerala State Film Awards: Prithviraj, Urvashi, Beena R Chandran win top acting honours|date=16 August 2024|website=India Today}}</ref> | |||
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|<ref name="hi">{{cite news |date=2017-07-14 |title=TN Govt announces Tamil film awards for six years | |
|<ref name="hi">{{cite news |date=2017-07-14 |title=TN Govt announces Tamil film awards for six years |newspaper=] |url-access=subscription |location=Chennai, India |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2017-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615081711/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece |archive-date=15 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
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Indian actor, film director, producer (born 1982) In this Indian name, the name Sukumaran is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Prithviraj.
Prithviraj Sukumaran | |
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Born | (1982-10-16) 16 October 1982 (age 42) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2002–present |
Organization | Prithviraj Productions |
Works | Full list |
Spouse |
Supriya Menon (m. 2011) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Mallika Sukumaran (mother) Sukumaran (father) |
Relatives | Kainikkara Padmanabha Pillai (grand-uncle) Kainikkara Kumara Pillai (grand-uncle) Indrajith Sukumaran (brother) Poornima Indrajith (sister-in-law) Prarthana Indrajith (niece) |
Family | See Sukumaran family |
Awards | Full list |
Prithviraj Sukumaran (/pr̩t̪ʰʋiɾaːd͡ʒ/; born 16 October 1982) is an Indian actor, producer and director primarily active in Malayalam cinema. He has also featured in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films, adding to over 100 films involving diverse genres and variety of roles. Prithviraj's accolades include a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, seven SIIMA Awards and a South Filmfare Award.
Prithviraj made his acting debut with the 2002 hit film Nandanam (2002). After a career downturn, he made a comeback with Classmates (2006), the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year, and became the youngest recipient of Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Vaasthavam (2006). He then played a musician in the Tamil romantic comedy Mozhi (2007) and ventured into playback singing with Puthiya Mukham (2009) before earning his second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the medical drama Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) and the biographical film Celluloid (2013).
In 2010, Prithviraj joined the production house August Cinema. He co-produced and headlined Urumi and Indian Rupee (both 2011); the latter won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Best Film. He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain for Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) and had further success with Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015) and Ezra (2017). After leaving August Cinema in 2017, he launched Prithviraj Productions independently that firstly backed 9 (2019). Prithviraj made his directorial debut with Lucifer (2019), which became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam film. He has since achieved critical and commercial success with Driving License (2019), Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Jana Gana Mana (2022), Kaduva (2022), The Goat Life (2024) and Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024) and the Telugu action film Salaar (2023).
Early life, family and education
Prithviraj Sukumaran was born on 16 October, 1982 to the actors Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran at Thiruvananthapuram. His family was settled in Tamil Nadu at the time, where he attended Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School in T. Nagar, Chennai, and St. Joseph's Boys School, Coonoor.
When his family moved to Kerala, he attended the NSS Public School, Perunthanni. He then moved to St. Mary's Residential Central School, Poojappura where he acted in plays and skits for the school's Annual Day Celebrations. He completed his education at Sainik School, Kazhakootam and Bhavan's Senior Secondary School, Kodunganoor. He also participated and won several debates and elocution competitions while in school. Prithviraj won the title of "Mr LA Fest" in the Annual Inter-School arts festival hosted by Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram in successive years and is the only person to date to win that title twice.
After school, he studied for a bachelor's degree in Information Technology at the University of Tasmania in Australia. During this time, he auditioned for film director Ranjith and won the lead role in the film Nandanam. It was film director Fazil who introduced him to Ranjith. His elder brother Indrajith Sukumaran and sister-in-law Poornima Indrajith are also film actors.
Career
Debut and career struggles (2002–2008)
In 2001, Prithviraj underwent a screen-test by director Fazil for one of his projects. Even though that project never materialised, Fazil recommended him to director Ranjith, who was planning his second directorial, Nandanam (2002), Prithviraj underwent screen-test for the role and got selected. Though Nandanam was the first film that Prithviraj acted in, it was released after Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari and Stop Violence. Prithviraj then appeared in films directed by Lohithadas, Vinayan, Kamal and Bhadran. Shyamaprasad, who cast him as the lead in his film Akale, said that Prithviraj's advantages are his talent and intelligence irrespective of his box office successes.
In 2005, Prithviraj Sukumaran debuted in Tamil cinema through Kana Kandaen. He starred in Director Santosh Sivan’s Anandabhadram in which he portrayed a character called Anandan who is a young NRI who likes his mother’s native village, a place known for powerful wizards and go through several human emotions. In 2006, Prithviraj co-starred with actor Bhagyaraj's daughter Saranya Bhagyaraj in Parijatham. It became an acclaimed film.
In 2006, he played the role of Sub Inspector Solomon Joseph in Vargam, and then appeared in the film Vaasthavam, for which he received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. He was the youngest actor to win the award. The same year he starred in Lal Jose's Classmates. The coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama was one of the biggest hits of his career. In 2007, he starred in Chocolate, directed by Shafi. In 2007, Prithviraj co-starred Jyothika in Mozhi. He also starred in Satham Podathey and Kannamoochi Yenada in the same year.
In 2008, he starred in Thalappavu, (directed by Madhupal) and Thirakkatha (directed by Ranjith), playing pivotal characters in both. One of the reviews of Thalappavu describes it as the coming-of-age film for prithviraj describing the "spartan dignity" he brought to his portrayal of the Naxalite Joseph. The Sify review of Thirakkatha describes it as a "genuine attempt that keeps the viewer engaged until the end". Both Thalappavu and Thirakkatha shared the award for the best film in the Film Critics Award for 2008. In 2008, Prithviraj starred in Vellithirai, the Tamil remake of Udayananu Tharam. Rediff described, "Prithviraj ... makes the best of his assets – his expressive eyes, which glint in fury, soften with love, or brim over with frustrated tears."
Established actor (2009–2012)
In 2009, the success of Prithviraj Sukumaran's Puthiya Mukham (directed by Diphan) was a major turning point in the actor's career and led to him being branded as a superstar. His other releases in 2009 were Robin Hood (directed by Joshy) and the anthology film Kerala Cafe. In 2010, Sukumaran's notable films were Pokkiri Raja and Anwar, directed by Amal Neerad. He played the antagonist in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan in 2010 alongside actor Vikram who played the main protagonist. His performance was critically acclaimed. In the same year, Prithviraj debuted in Telugu cinema in the film Police Police.
In 2011, Prithviraj produced his first film, the multilingual Urumi. His other releases included City of God, Manikyakallu, Veettilekkulla Vazhi and Indian Rupee. Critics praised Prithviraj for his performance in Indian Rupee, a critic at Nowrunning.com, called it his "careers best performance". In 2012, his releases included Hero, Molly Aunty Rocks! and Ayalum Njanum Thammil, along with cameo roles in Aakashathinte Niram. He also made a special appearance in Anjali Menon's Manjadikuru.
In that same year, Prithviraj debuted in Hindi cinema through Aiyyaa, starring alongside Rani Mukerji.
Critical acclaim and further success (2013–2018)
In 2013, Prithviraj had three releases Celluloid, Mumbai Police and Memories, all of which were critical and commercial successes. He portrayed J.C. Daniel in Celluloid, for which he won his second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. He also played the role of a police officer in Aurangzeb, directed by Athul Sabharwal which was his second project in Hindi cinema.
In 2014, Prithviraj's first major release was London Bridge, which was a box office failure; followed by 7th Day, which emerged as a commercial success. He also featured in a cameo role in Munnariyippu. His third release of the year, Sapthamashree Thaskaraha was praised by critics. Prithviraj also starred in director Vasanthabalan's period film Kaaviya Thalaivan, co-starring Siddharth.
His first release of 2015 was Picket 43, followed by other releases such as Shyamaprasad's Ivide. Prithviraj was widely praised for his performance in the film. He next appeared in Lijo Jose Pellissery's Double Barrel.
His most successful film of that year was Ennu Ninte Moideen co starring Parvathy which narrated the tragic love tale of Kanchanamala and Moideen that happened in the 1960s in Mukkam, a riverside village in Kerala. The film opened to critical acclaim, with several critics regarding it as one of the greatest romance films made in Malayalam cinema. His role as Moideen is regarded as one of the best in his career. His next releases Amar Akbar Anthony and Anarkali were major commercial success.
Prithviraj had four releases in 2016, beginning with Paavada, a family drama in which he played a drunkard. It met with a positive response and was a commercial success and ran for 100 days in theatres. His other releases Darvinte Parinamam and James & Alice were met with mixed reviews, the former told the story of an ordinary man dealing with a local goon and the latter was a family drama that discussed the matter of life and death. His last release, Oozham, an action thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph was a commercial success. He played a demolition expert. In 2017, he starred in the horror film Ezra, which became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, grossing ₹50 crore worldwide. His other releases that year included Tiyaan, Adam Joan and Vimaanam. Both Tiyaan and Vimaanam were moderate box office hits. He starred in his third Hindi film, Naam Shabana.
His first release of 2018 was Roshini Dinakar's romantic drama My Story, a commercial failure at the box office. His next two releases were Anjali Menon's drama Koode and Nirmal Sahadev's crime drama Ranam. Koode received critical acclaim and was a commercial success while Ranam was met with positive critical response but performed moderately at the box office. In 2018, Prithviraj launched his independent production house, Prithviraj Productions. In 2019, he produced and starred in the science fiction film 9. The film received was a box office success.
Lucifer and beyond (2019–present)
Prithviraj made his directorial debut in 2019 with the film Lucifer, starring Mohanlal. The film became the one of the highest-grossing Malayalam film. In the following years, he would go onto star in the comedy-drama Driving License (2019), Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Jana Gana Mana (2022), Kaduva (2022) and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023), all of which emerged as box office successes. However, Brother's Day, Kaapa, and Gold failed at the box office. In 2024, he acted in the survival drama, Aadujeevitham, directed by Blessy. Prithviraj had been cast for the project 16 years prior in 2008. Aadujeevitham was critically and commercially successful with Prithviraj earning critical acclaim for his performance. His second release, the comedy-drama Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil was also a commercial success. Both films ranks among the list of List of highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. He won the Kerala State Best Actor award for Aadujeevitham.
Personal life
Prithviraj married BBC India reporter Supriya Menon on 25 April 2011 in a private ceremony held in Palakkad. They have a daughter, born in 2014. Prithviraj and his family reside in Thevara, Kochi and Pali Hill, Mumbai.
Other ventures
Prithviraj Productions is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Kochi, established in 2017 by Prithviraj and his wife Supriya Menon. Since then, it has produced and distributed over 10 films.
Year | Film | Director | Production | Distribution | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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2019 | 9 | Jenuse Mohamed | Yes | Malayalam | |||
Petta | Karthik Subbaraj | Yes | Tamil | ||||
Bigil | Atlee | Yes | |||||
Driving Licence | Lal Jr. | Yes | Malayalam | ||||
2021 | Master | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Yes | Tamil | |||
Kuruthi | Manu Warrier | Yes | Malayalam | ||||
Doctor | Nelson Dilipkumar | Yes | Tamil | ||||
83 | Kabir Khan | Yes | Hindi | ||||
2022 | Bro Daddy | Prithviraj Sukumaran | Malayalam | Project Design | |||
KGF: Chapter 2 | Prashanth Neel | Yes | Kannada | Distributed Malayalam version | |||
Jana Gana Mana | Dijo Jose Antony | Yes | Malayalam | ||||
777 Charlie | Kiranraj K. | Yes | Kannada | Distributed Malayalam version | |||
Kaduva | Shaji Kailas | Yes | Malayalam | ||||
Kantara | Rishab Shetty | Yes | Kannada | Distributed Malayalam version | |||
Kumari | Nirmal Sahadev | Yes | Malayalam | ||||
Gold | Alphonse Puthren | Yes | |||||
2023 | Selfiee | Raj Mehta | Yes | Hindi | remake of Driving Licence | ||
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Prashanth Neel | Yes | Telugu | Distributed Malayalam version | |||
2024 | The Goat Life | Blessy | Yes | Malayalam | |||
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | Vipin Das | Yes |
Filmography
Main article: Prithviraj Sukumaran filmographyAwards and nominations
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Prithviraj SukumaranYear | Award | Category | Film | Ref |
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2011 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Malayalam | Indian Rupee | |
2006 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Vaasthavam | |
2011 | Best Film | Indian Rupee (Shared with Santhosh Sivan & Shaji Nadeshan) | ||
2012 | Best Actor | Celluloid,Ayalum Njanum Thammil | ||
2023 | Best Actor | The Goat Life | ||
2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Best Actor – Malayalam | Celluloid | |
2003 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum | |
2011 | Special Jury Award (Actor) | Urumi , Indian Rupee | ||
2015 | Best Actor | Ennu Ninte Moideen | ||
2019 | Special Jury Award (Director) | Lucifer | ||
2020 | Best Actor | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | ||
2014 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Villain | Kaaviya Thalaivan |
See also
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External links
- Prithviraj Sukumaran at IMDb
- Prithviraj Sukumaran at Rotten Tomatoes
- Prithviraj Sukumaran at Bollywood Hungama
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