In Pics: The Impressive Cinematic Journey Of Renowned Actor-Director Prithviraj (Image-Instagram/therealprithvi)
L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is what Indian cinema is currently talking about. His second directorial, starring Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas and others, has been receiving a good response from fans and acclamation from fans all over the world. Let’s take a look at the cinematic journey of the sensational star, actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Prithviraj, the Man of Dreams
More of an actor, Prithviraj is a visionary who always dreams of taking Malayalam cinema to the heights. He is also the man who shed his blood and sweat to make his dream come true.
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Nearly two decades after his cinematic journey, he is now the creative mind behind various achievements in Malayalam cinema. And now he is among the renowned pan-Indian stars who is respected for his ambitious projects, Goat Life, Lucifer, L2: Empuraan among others.
Prithviraj’s Debut
Prithviraj made his cinema debut through a Malayalam film, Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari, in 2002 at the young age of 18. Later, he worked in films like Parijatham in the same year. He also made films like Classmates, Mozhi, Satham Podathey, Kannamoochi Yenada and others, which are widely celebrated by the audience.
He is also known for films like Indian Rupee, Celluloid, Ayalum Njanum Thammil, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Kaaviya Thalaivan, Salaar: Part1, Lucifer, and others.
Youngest Actor to Win the Kerala State Film
In 2006, he received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the film Vaasthavam, becoming the youngest actor at 24 to win the award at the time.
A Passionate Cinematic Journey
In a recent interview, Prithviraj shared that his life is all about cinema and he doesn’t know anything other than his passionate craft. Years before, Prithviraj also manifested that in ten years of time, he would be an actor who had done films in multiple languages and the one who made Malayalam cinema proud (even before the pan-Indian concepts got its shape). And that’s what the actor has been doing for the past few years through his films The Goat Life, Lucifer, L2: Empuraan and others.
Aadujeevitham
It is not the first time Prithviraj, the passionate cinema enthusiast, made heads turn. Prior to L2: Empuraan, Prithvi etched his name as an excellent actor in Indian cinema with his dedicated project Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life). The film, which reportedly went on floors in 2018, hit theatres in 2024. The end result of the production, which spanned over six years, is still an impressive proof of his acting prowess and dedication to the craft.
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Prithviraj breathed life into the real-life-inspired script by director Blessy. He lived as the character by allowing himself to experience every bit of the film. Whether it’s conveying the emotions, the drastic physical transformation, or traveling across the world, Prithviraj made the audience literally feel every second of the film.
On its release, Prithviraj also rewrote history as it emerged as the third highest-grossing film of 2024. He also received the Kerala State’s Best Actor award in 2024.
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Lucifer: Prithviraj’s Directorial Debut
Prithviraj made his directorial debut in 2019 with the blockbuster Lucifer starring Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Vivek Oberoi in the lead roles. Even though the actor calls himself an “accidental director,” his meticulously executed Lucifer stands as a testimony to his immense knowledge on the directorial spectrum.
Prithviraj’s passion for direction had been burning within him for more than 20 years, which got its life through this political thriller. His extensive observation and exploration throughout his cinematic journey, however, chiseled him to be a fine director.
L2: Empuraan
Today, Prithviraj has established himself as the excellent director who pulled off an exciting sequel, L2: Empuraan.
