Prithviraj Sukumaran is a renowned Indian actor, director, playback singer, and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, with notable credits in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
He forayed into acting in the early 2000s with Nandanam and his major breakthrough came in 2006 when he took on the lead role in Classmates, which emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year. He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Indian Rupee in 2011. Known for his commanding screen presence, versatile acting, and intelligent script choices, Prithviraj has become one of the most respected names in the Indian film industry. In 2019, Prithviraj made his directorial debut with Lucifer, starring Mohanlal and also directed its sequel L2: Empuraan, which was released in 2025. His notable film credits include Vaasthavam, Ayalum Njanum Thammil, Celluloid, Kaaviya Thalaivan, The Goat Life, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Jana Gana Mana, Kaduva, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, and Salaar. So, who is Prithviraj Sukumaran? Here’s everything you need to know about the actor.
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Prithviraj Sukumaran Biography
Prithviraj Sukumaran was born on the 16th of October 1982, in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. He is currently 42 years old.
| Birth Name | Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Nickname | Prithviraj, Prithvi, Raju, Raj |
| Date of Birth | October 16, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Indian (Malayali) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Supriya |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, Kerala |
Family Background
Prithviraj Sukumaran is the youngest of two children to actors Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran. His older brother Indrajith Sukumaran is also an actor. Model, actress, and television anchor Poornima Indrajith is his sister-in-law. His family is often regarded as one of the most talented and influential families in Malayalam cinema.
Education
Prithviraj completed his early education at Shrine Vailankanni School, Chennai, and later attended St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Coonoor, and NSS Public School, Perunthanni, Trivandrum. He finished his higher secondary schooling at Sainik School, Kazhakootam and Bhavan’s Senior Secondary School, Trivandrum.
He then enrolled at the University of Tasmania, Australia, where he took Information Technology as a major but dropped out of college after he was offered a lead role in a film.
Prithviraj Sukumaran Wife & Children
Supriya Menon (2011 – Present) – Prithviraj married Supriya, a BBC India journalist, on April 25, 2011, after being friends for a couple of years. They both have a daughter named Alankrita Menon Prithviraj, born on September 8, 2014.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 11.25 inches Centimeters – 181 cm Meters – 1.81 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 77 kg Pounds – 170 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Distinctive Features | Dimpled Smile |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Prithviraj first landed a leading role in the Telugu movie Surya Puthrika in 1999. Over the years, he has appeared in over 100 films. Some of his notable films include Akale (2004), Vaasthavam (2006), Thalappavu (2008), Thirakkatha (2008), Veettilekulla Vazhi (2011), Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012), Celluloid (2013), among others.
Singing Debut
As a singer, Prithviraj debuted with the song Kaane Kaane for the film Puthiya Mukham, released in 2009.
Brand Endorsements
He was seen in TV commercials such as Indulekha Skincare cream, Kalyan Silks, KSEB, Close Up, to name a few.
Favorite Things
- Food – Rice and fish curry
- Book – The Fountainhead
- Movie – Cinema Paradiso
- Actor – Mohanlal
- Holiday Destination – Switzerland, Australia
Prithviraj Net Worth
Prithviraj’s net worth stands at $20 million as of 2025. He charges a huge amount of money for his films. He owns luxury houses in Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin, apart from Chennai and Bangalore. Prithivi also owns few properties in Dubai, UAE. He has his own production company called August Cinemas.
He has a large fleet of expensive cars from Porsche Cayenne to Audi Q7 and BMW Z4 along with other brand cars.
Prithviraj Facts
He owns a restaurant in Qatar called Spice Boat along with his brother and his mother.
During his college days, he had a crush on a girl but he didn’t propose to her after knowing she was a lesbian.
He has received several awards including two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor, one Tamil Nadu State Award, and a National Film Award.
Besides Malayalam, Prithviraj has starred in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
In 2010, he was made the brand ambassador of 108 ambulance services, launched by the National Rural Health Mission.
His production company, rithviraj Productions, was launched in 2017.
In 2019, Prithviraj made his directorial debut with the action film, Lucifer, starring Mohanlal, which later went on to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film evet.
With over 6 million followers, he’s one of the most followed Malayalam actors on Instagram