Prithviraj Sukumaran
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Indian name, the name "Sukumaran" is a patronymic, not a family name,
and the person should be referred to by the given name, "Prithviraj".
and the person should be referred to by the given name, "Prithviraj".
Prithviraj Sukumaran (Malayalam: പൃഥ്വിരാജ് സുകുമാരന്, Pr̥thvirāj Sukumāran ?, born 16 October 1982[1] in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India) credited mononymously as Prithviraj(Malayalam: പൃഥ്വിരാജ്), is an Indian film actor and producer.
He made his debut in 2002 in the Malayalam film Nandanam, and has since acted in more than fifty films.
| Prithviraj | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Prithviraj Sukumaran 16 October 1982 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,India |
| Other names | Raju, Prithvi |
| Occupation | Actor,singer ,producer |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Spouse | Supriya Prithviraj (2011 - Present) |
Early life and family
Prithviraj was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to actors Sukumaran and Mallika. His elder brother Indrajith Sukumaran and sister-in-law Poornima Indrajith are also film actors. His initial schooling was at St. Mary's School Poojappura, which was near his Chengallur home. Here he acted in various dramas and skits for the annual day celebrations. Later he did his schooling from the Sainik School Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram and Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan,Thiruvananthapuram. Prithviraj, along with his brother Indrajith, used to take part in debates and elocutions in the school.[2] Prithviraj had also won the title of "Mr LA Fest", in 1999 at LA Fest, an annual inter-school arts festival hosted by Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram.[3]
While pursuing his Bachelor's in Information Technology at the University of Tasmania, Australia, he was called by Ranjith to play the lead role in his directorial debut Nandanam.[2] It was Fazil, a leading Malayalam film director, who introduced him to Ranjith.[2] After his performance in Nandanam, he decided to take a break from studies and concentrate on acting. He married Mumbai-based journalist Supriya Menon on 25 April 2011.[4][5]
[edit]Career
[edit]Malayalam cinema
In 2002, Prithviraj was cast by Ranjith in his second directorial venture, Nandanam.
After this he appeared in films directed by Lohithadas,Vinayan, Kamal and Bhadran.[6]
After this he appeared in films directed by Lohithadas,Vinayan, Kamal and Bhadran.[6]
He later went on to do Stop Violence and Swapnakoodu.
Shyamaprasad, who cast him in lead role in his film Akale, said that Prithviraj's advantages are
his talent and intelligence irrespective of his box office successes.[6]
Shyamaprasad, who cast him in lead role in his film Akale, said that Prithviraj's advantages are
his talent and intelligence irrespective of his box office successes.[6]
In 2006, he played the role of Sub Inspector Solomon Joseph in the critically acclaimed Vargam.
After Vargam, Prithviraj acted inVaasthavam with the same director, M. Padmakumar, for which he received the
Kerala State Award for Best Actor for 2006,[7] and became the youngest actor to win the award.[8]
The jury decision to give the award to Prithviraj for Vaasthavam while ignoring Mammootty's roles in
Karutha Pakshikal, Kaiyoppu and Palunku came as a shock to many.[9] The same year he starred in Lal Jose's Classmates,
which went on to become an all-time blockbuster, increasing his market value and giving
Malayalam producers confidence to make more youth-oriented movies.
After Vargam, Prithviraj acted inVaasthavam with the same director, M. Padmakumar, for which he received the
Kerala State Award for Best Actor for 2006,[7] and became the youngest actor to win the award.[8]
The jury decision to give the award to Prithviraj for Vaasthavam while ignoring Mammootty's roles in
Karutha Pakshikal, Kaiyoppu and Palunku came as a shock to many.[9] The same year he starred in Lal Jose's Classmates,
which went on to become an all-time blockbuster, increasing his market value and giving
Malayalam producers confidence to make more youth-oriented movies.
In 2007, he starred in Chocolate, directed by Shafi which was a huge success.[10] In 2008,
he starred in Thalappavu (directed by Madhupal) and Thirakkatha (directed by Ranjith),
in which he took up roles which serve as pivotal characters. One of the reviews of Thalappavu
describes it as a film which is truly the coming-of-age film for Prithviraj the actor and that there
is a spartan dignity that he brings into his commanding portrayal of Naxalite Joseph.[11]
The Sify review of Thirakkatha describes it as a "genuine attempt that keeps the viewer
engaged until the end".[12] 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 Anjali Menon's Manjadikkuru.
he starred in Thalappavu (directed by Madhupal) and Thirakkatha (directed by Ranjith),
in which he took up roles which serve as pivotal characters. One of the reviews of Thalappavu
describes it as a film which is truly the coming-of-age film for Prithviraj the actor and that there
is a spartan dignity that he brings into his commanding portrayal of Naxalite Joseph.[11]
The Sify review of Thirakkatha describes it as a "genuine attempt that keeps the viewer
engaged until the end".[12] 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 Anjali Menon's Manjadikkuru.
In 2009, the success of Prithviraj's Puthiya Mukham (directed by Diphan)[13] led the print and
visual media to anoint him as "superstar". [14]His other releases in 2009 were Robinhood (directed by Joshy)
and Malayalam's first anthology film, Kerala Cafe.
visual media to anoint him as "superstar". [14]His other releases in 2009 were Robinhood (directed by Joshy)
and Malayalam's first anthology film, Kerala Cafe.
In 2010, Prithviraj's first release was the offbeat film Punyam Aham, followed by Thanthonni and Pokkiri Raja,
in which he appeared alongsideMammootty. His next release in Malayalam was Anwar (2010), directed by Amal Neerad,
which was followed by The Thriller (directed by B. Unnikrishnan) and Arjunan Saakshi (2011).
All these movies were failures at box office, questioning his credibility as a superstar
in which he appeared alongsideMammootty. His next release in Malayalam was Anwar (2010), directed by Amal Neerad,
which was followed by The Thriller (directed by B. Unnikrishnan) and Arjunan Saakshi (2011).
All these movies were failures at box office, questioning his credibility as a superstar
In 2011, Prithviraj had turned as a producer and a promising actor for the malayalam industry
through the film Urumi.He also has sung the songs vadakku vadakku in the film Urumi. Urumi was an super hit in kerala.
His new releases in Malayalam include are City of God (co-starring Indrajith) which was a flop and manikyakallu was another hit.
through the film Urumi.He also has sung the songs vadakku vadakku in the film Urumi. Urumi was an super hit in kerala.
His new releases in Malayalam include are City of God (co-starring Indrajith) which was a flop and manikyakallu was another hit.
[edit]Tamil cinema
Prithviraj made his Tamil debut through Kana Kandaen in 2005 as the suave and sophisticated villain.
Soon he got the opportunity to act under the direction of Bhagyaraj in the film Parijatham. Bhagyaraj said in an interview,
"The entire media unanimously appreciated Prithviraj in Kana Kandaen, so it was with that confidence that I signed him".[15]
"The entire media unanimously appreciated Prithviraj in Kana Kandaen, so it was with that confidence that I signed him".[15]
In 2007, Prithviraj co-starred with Tamil actress Jyothika Saravanan in her last film, Mozhi.
He also starred in Satham Podathey andKannamoochi Yenada in the same year.
He also starred in Satham Podathey andKannamoochi Yenada in the same year.
In 2008, Prithviraj starred in Vellithirai, the Tamil remake of Udayananu Tharam. 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”.[16] The Tamil remake ofClassmates, titled Ninaithale Inikkum, was released in 2009.
performance: “Prithviraj makes the best of his assets – his expressive eyes, which glint in fury, soften with love,
or brim over with frustrated tears”.[16] The Tamil remake ofClassmates, titled Ninaithale Inikkum, was released in 2009.
His latest release in Tamil is Mani Ratnam's Raavanan, co-starring Vikram and Aishwarya Rai.It met with only moderate critical success. Nevertheless, his performance was critically acclaimed and some even stated that he performed
the role of Dev better than his Hindi counterpart.[17]
the role of Dev better than his Hindi counterpart.[17]
[edit]As a singer
Prithviraj debuted as a singer in Puthiya Mukham (2009) by singing the title song of the film, "Kaane Kaane".[18]
- Discography
No. | Year | Song | Film | Co-singers | Language | Music | Duration | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | "Kaane Kaane" | Puthiya Mukham | – | Malayalam | Deepak Dev | 3:14 | Rock ballad | Featured in the title credits of the film |
| 2 | 2010 | "Kaattu Paranjathum" | Thanthonni | – | Malayalam | Thej Mervin | 5:21 | Soft melody | Not featured in the film |
| 3 | 2010 | "Kettille Kettille" | Pokkiri Raja | Vijay Yesudas, Rijiya | Malayalam | Jassie Gift | 3:24 | Pop | Party song |
| 4 | 2010 | "Njan" | Anwar | Mamta Mohandas | Malayalam | Gopi Sundar | 3:44 | Rap duet | Featured in the end credits of the film |
| 5 | 2011 | "Vadakku Vadakku" | Urumi | - | Malayalam | Deepak Dev | 3:27 | Melody | First Song in the Malayalam version of the film |
[edit]Awards
- 2009 – Asianet Film Award for 'Youth Icon of the Year'[20]
Other Awards
- 2010 – Jai Hind TV Award for 'Youth Icon of the Year'[21]
- 2008 – Jai Hind TV Awards – Best Actor for Thalappavu and Thirakkatha[22]
- 2008 – Idea – Mathrubhumi – Amrita Film Award for 'Youth Icon of the Year'[23]
- 2007 – Sathyan Memorial Award for Best Actor[24]
- 2006 – Mathrubhumi – PSS Most Popular Actor Award sponsored by Federal Bank
- 2005 – Thikkurushi Award, Best Actor for Akale[25]
- 2004 – Mathrubhumi – Special Jury Award for Akale[26]
- 2003 – Film Critics Award, Best Actor for Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum and Chakram[27]
- 2003-Mathrubhumi awards-Best Onscreen couple Award,shared with actress Navya Nair
[edit]Kerala Film Chamber dispute
In 2004, the Kerala Film Chamber (the association of film producers in Kerala) required artists to sign a working agreement
which theAssociation of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) opposed and production of new Malayalam films
had almost come to a standstill.[28] The AMMA proposed a ban on any actors signing the agreement.
Prithviraj signed the Chambers’ agreement and acted in Satyam, the film directed by Vinayan.[29]
which theAssociation of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) opposed and production of new Malayalam films
had almost come to a standstill.[28] The AMMA proposed a ban on any actors signing the agreement.
Prithviraj signed the Chambers’ agreement and acted in Satyam, the film directed by Vinayan.[29]
[edit]Filmography
| No. | Year | Film | Role | Language | Co-stars | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 | Nandanam | Manu Nandakumar | Malayalam | Navya Nair, Revathi,Jagathy | Ranjith | Debut film in Malayalam, Remade in Tamil as Seedan (2011) |
| 2 | 2002 | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | Ananthu | Malayalam | Gayathri Raghuram,Kalabhavan Mani,Narendra Prasad | Rajasenan | |
| 3 | 2002 | Stop Violence | Saathan | Malayalam | Chandra Lakshman,Vijayaraghavan | A. K. Sajan | |
| 4 | 2003 | Vellithira | Style Raj (Raghuram) | Malayalam | Navya Nair,Kalabhavan Mani | Bhadran | |
| 5 | 2003 | Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum | Muthu | Malayalam | Ambili Devi, Renuka,Jagathy | Vinayan | |
| 6 | 2003 | Swapnakoodu | Kunjoonju (Alex Chandy) | Malayalam | Meera Jasmine,Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban | Kamal | Dubbed into Tamil as Moondram Pirai (2003) |
| 7 | 2003 | Ammakilikkoodu | Vivek | Malayalam | Navya Nair, Mukesh,Saritha | M Padmakumar | |
| 8 | 2003 | Chakram | Chandrahaasan | Malayalam | Meera Jasmine,Chandra Lakshman | Lohithadas | |
| 9 | 2004 | Vellinakshatram | Vinod Varma, Chandrachoodan | Malayalam | Karthika, Meenakshi,Jayasurya | Vinayan | |
| 10 | 2004 | Katha | Nandhan Menon | Malayalam | Kavya Madhavan,Abbas | Sundar Das | Unreleased in theatres |
| 11 | 2004 | Satyam | Sanjeev Kumar | Malayalam | Priyamani, Thilakan | Vinayan | Dubbed into Tamil as Satya(2008) |
| 12 | 2004 | Akale | Neil | Malayalam | Geethu Mohandas,Sheela | Shyamaprasad | |
| 13 | 2005 | Albudhadweep | Hari | Malayalam | Mallika Kapoor,Undapakru, Jagathy | Vinayan | Dubbed into Tamil as Arputha Theevu (2007) |
| 14 | 2005 | Kana Kandaen | Madhan | Tamil | Srikanth, Gopika, Vivek | K V Anand | Debut film in Tamil |
| 15 | 2005 | Krithyam | Satya, Christy Lopez | Malayalam | Pavithra, Eva, Indrajith,Jagathy | Viji Thampi | |
| 16 | 2005 | Police | Shekar | Malayalam | Bhavana, Indrajith | V K Prakash | |
| 17 | 2005 | Daivanamathil | Anwar | Malayalam | Bhavana, Radhika | Jayaraj | |
| 18 | 2005 | Ananthabhadram | Anandan | Malayalam | Kavya Madhavan,Manoj K Jayan | Santhosh Sivan | Dubbed into Telugu (2006) andTamil (2009) as Sivapuram |
| 19 | 2005 | Achanurangatha Veedu | Harikrishnan | Malayalam | Salim Kumar, Murali,Samvrutha, Muktha | Lal Jose | Dubbed into Tamil as Sothanai(2008) |
| 20 | 2006 | Vargam | Solomon Joseph | Malayalam | Renuka, Captain Raju, Devan | Padmakumar | Art film |
| 21 | 2006 | Classmates | Sukumaran | Malayalam | Kavya Madhavan,Jayasurya, Indrajith,Narain | Lal Jose | |
| 22 | 2006 | Vaasthavam | Balachandran Adiga | Malayalam | Kavya Madhavan,Samvrutha, Jagathy | Padmakumar | Won: Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 23 | 2006 | Parijatham | Surendhar, Sreedhar | Tamil | Saranya Bhagyaraj,Prakash Raj | Bhagyaraj | |
| 24 | 2006 | Pakal | Nandakumar | Malayalam | Jyothirmayi, Thilakan | M A Nishad | |
| 25 | 2006 | Oruvan | Jeevan | Malayalam | Meera Vasudevan,Indrajith | Vinoo Anand | Guest appearance |
| 26 | 2007 | Mozhi | Karthik | Tamil | Jyothika,Swarnamalya,Prakash Raj | Radha Mohan | |
| 27 | 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan | Kurian Chandy | Malayalam | Sreedevika,Vijayaraghavan | Thulasidas | Dubbed into Tamil as Kaidhi(2008) |
| 28 | 2007 | Khakhee | Unnikrishnan | Malayalam | Manasa, Mukesh,Meera Vasudevan | Bipin Prabhakar | |
| 29 | 2007 | Veeralipattu | Hari | Malayalam | Padmapriya, Murali,Jagathy | Kukku Surender | Dubbed into Tamil as Nagarkovil(2008) |
| 30 | 2007 | Satham Podathey | Ravichandran | Tamil | Padmapriya, Nithin Sathya | Vasanth | Dubbed into Malayalam asKelkaatha Shabdham (2007) |
| 31 | 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Harish Venkatraman | Tamil | Sandhya, Sathyaraj | V. Priya | |
| 32 | 2007 | Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Zia Musafir | Malayalam | Kavya Madhavan,Suresh Gopi | K Madhu | Cameo appearance Dubbed into Telugu as Charminar Express (2007) |
| 33 | 2007 | Chocolate | Shyam Balagopal | Malayalam | Roma, Samvrutha,Jayasurya | Shafi | |
| 34 | 2007 | Kangaroo | Josekutty | Malayalam | Kavya Madhavan,Jayasurya | Raj Babu | |
| 35 | 2008 | Vellithirai | Saravanan | Tamil | Prakash Raj, Gopika | Viji | Remake of Udayananu Tharam |
| 36 | 2008 | One Way Ticket | Kunjaappu (Jehangir) | Malayalam | Bhama, Thilakan,Mammootty (Guest) | Bipin Prabhakar | |
| 37 | 2008 | Thalappavu | Naxal Joseph | Malayalam | Lal , Atul Kulkarni,Dhanya | Madhupal | Winner: Film Critics Award Best Film and Best Director |
| 38 | 2008 | Thirakkatha | Akbar Ahmed | Malayalam | Priyamani, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha | Ranjith | Winner: Film Critics Award Best Film |
| 39 | 2008 | Twenty:20 | Tony | Malayalam | Mammootty, Mohanlal,Suresh Gopi | Joshiy | Cameo appearance in "Hey Deewana" song |
| 40 | 2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Sudhakar | Tamil | Trisha, Prakash Raj | Radha Mohan | Cameo appearance |
| 41 | 2008 | Manjadikuru | Vicky | Malayalam | Urvashi, Rahman | Anjali Menon | Cameo appearance Best Malayalam Debut Film – IFFK 2008 |
| 42 | 2008 | LollyPop | Franco | Malayalam | Roma, Bhavana,Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban | Shafi | |
| 43 | 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Vicky | Malayalam | Geethu Mohandas,Indrajith, Revathi | Viji Thampi | |
| 44 | 2009 | Calendar | Ollikkara Sojappan | Malayalam | Navya Nair, Mukesh,Zarina Wahab | Mahesh | |
| 45 | 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Krishna Kumar | Malayalam | Priyamani, Meera Nandan, Bala | Diphan | Prithviraj's debut as a singer Dubbed into Tamil as Puthiya Mukham (2010) |
| 46 | 2009 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Shiva | Tamil | Priyamani, Sakthi Vasu | Kumaravel | Remake of Classmates |
| 47 | 2009 | Robinhood | Venky (Venkatesh) | Malayalam | Bhavana, Narain, Biju Menon, Samvrutha Sunil | Joshiy | Dubbed into Tamil as ATM Thirudan Naan Ninaithathai Mudippavan (2010) |
| 48 | 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Leon | Malayalam | Rahman, Jayasurya, Geethu Christie | Shankar Ramakrishnan,Ranjith | Anthology film Prithviraj featured in the short film called Island Express |
| 49 | 2010 | Punyam Aham | Narayanan Unni | Malayalam | Samvrutha, Nedumudi Venu | Raj Nair | |
| 50 | 2010 | Thanthonni | Vadakanveetil Kochukunju | Malayalam | Sheela, Ambika,Suraaj | George Varghese | |
| 51 | 2010 | Police Police | Ravikanth | Telugu | Srikanth, Kamalinee Mukherjee | Manmohan | Debut film in Telugu Simultaneously made in Tamil asKutrappirivu |
| 52 | 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Soorya | Malayalam | Mammootty, Shriya Saran | Vaishakh | |
| 53 | 2010 | Raavanan | Dev | Tamil | Vikram, Aishwarya Rai,Priyamani | Mani Ratnam | Dubbed in Telugu as Villain |
| 54 | 2010 | Anwar | Anwar | Malayalam | Mamta, Lal, Prakash Raj | Amal Neerad | Dubbed into Tamil with the same title |
| 55 | 2010 | The Thriller | Niranjan | Malayalam | Katherine Teresa,Mallika Kapoor, Lalu Alex, Sampath | B Unnikrishnan | |
| 56 | 2011 | Arjunan Saakshi | Roy Mathew | Malayalam | Ann Augustine, Biju Menon, Vijayaraghavan | Ranjith Sankar | |
| 57 | 2011 | Makeup Man | Cameo as himself | Malayalam | Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Sheela | Shafi | |
| 58 | 2011 | Urumi | Kelu Nayanar | Malayalam Tamil Hindi English | Genelia, Prabhu Deva,Vidya Balan | Santosh Sivan | Dubbed into English as Vasco da Gama and Tamil asPathinaindham Nootrandu Uraivaal |
| 59 | 2011 | City of God | Jyothilal | Malayalam | Indrajith, Shwetha Menon, Rima Kallingal | Lijo Jose Pellissery | |
| 60 | 2011 | ManikyaKallu | Vinayachandran | Malayalam | Mukesh, Samvrutha Sunil, Salim Kumar | M. Mohanan |
[edit]In production
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Co-stars | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Veettilekulla Vazhi[30] | Doctor | Malayalam | Indrajith | Dr. Biju | 2011 release |
| 2011 | Manushya Mrugam[31] | Cameo role | Malayalam | Baburaj, Vani Vishwanath,Helen | Baburaj | Post Production |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family[32] | Teja | Malayalam | Akhila, Shakeela | Deepu Karunakaran | Post Production, August 26, 2011 realese |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee[33] | Malayalam | Suresh Gopi | Ranjith | Filming | |
| 2011 | Mallu Singh[34] | Malayalam | Kunchako Boban, Rima Kallingal | Vysakh | ||
| 2011 | Amal Neerad's new film | Malayalam | Mammootty | Amal Neerad | ||
| 2011 | Vei Raja Vei[35] | Malayalam | Anwar Rasheed | |||
| 2011 | Cousins[36] | Malayalam | Mohanlal | Lal Jose |
Hai...
ReplyDelete