Early Life
- Full Name: Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Born: 16 October 1982, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Parents: Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran – both were noted actors.
- Sibling: Indrajith Sukumaran, also a prominent actor.
Education
He studied in various schools in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, including Sainik School Kazhakoottam and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. He began a bachelor’s program in Information Technology in Tasmania, Australia, but left to pursue acting.
Acting Career
- Debut Film: Nandanam (2002, Malayalam).
- Works in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
- Became the youngest actor to win the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Vaasthavam (2006).
- Known for acclaimed performances in films such as Classmates, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Lucifer, Ayalum Njanum Thammil, Celluloid, and the pan-Indian hit Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire.
Direction & Production
- Co-founded August Cinema in 2012.
- Later launched Prithviraj Productions.
- Made a successful directorial debut with the blockbuster Lucifer (2019).
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor (Vaasthavam, Celluloid, Ayalum Njanum Thammil, The Goat Life).
- Won the National Film Award as a producer for Indian Rupee (Best Feature Film in Malayalam).
- Recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain (Kaaviya Thalaivan).
Personal Life
- Married Supriya Menon, former BBC journalist, on 25 April 2011.
- They have a daughter, Alankrita, born in 2014.
Notable Traits
Prithviraj is celebrated for his versatility, seamlessly balancing commercial entertainers with intense, character-driven roles. He is also a playback singer and a sought-after voice for social causes and charity initiatives.
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