11. Koode
IMDb Rating: 7.6
Release Year:2018
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nazriya Nazim, Parvathy Thiruvothu
Plot: The story centers on Joshua, who has lived in Dubai since the age of 15 and is asked by his family to return home. With the help of his sister, Jenny, Joshua manages to figure out how to live life while under the pressure, expectations, and tragedy.
12. Lucifer
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Release Year: 2019
Genre: Action, crime, drama
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Mohanlal
Plot: The party is searching for a successor after the death of chief minister PK Ramdas. Ramdas’ son-in-law Bobby comes with a means to claim power while pushing his illegitimate business. But, Stephen Nedumpally stood in his way.
13. Kerala Cafe
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Release Year: 2009
Genre: Comedy, drama, romance
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suresh Gopi, Dileep
Plot: The film Kerala Cafe is a compilation of ten short films (Happy Journey, Bridge, Aviramam, Puram Kazhchakal, Nostalgia, Makal, Lalitha Hriranmayam, Island Express, Off Season and Mruthinjayam). As the story progresses, the characters in the different stories interact in a railway cafeteria called “Kerala Café”.
14. Thirakkatha
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Release Year: 2008
Genre: Drama, romance
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyamani, Anoop Menon, Samvrutha Sunil
Plot: Ranjith’s movie Thirakadha was an attempt to tell the life story of the late actress Srividya. The movie drew criticism for portraying her in a negative light, according to some. Srividya’s romantic relationship with Kamala Haasan at the start of her career was the theme of this movie. Censorship was high for the movie. The movie was a box-office success and received high scores from the critics.
15. Nandanam
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Release Year: 2002
Genre: Comedy, drama, romance
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Navya Nair, Revathi
Plot: A housemaid who is also a devotee of lord Krishna falls in love with her mistress’s grandson. The whole family is against their union she seeks help from god to forget him.
16. Thalappavu
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Release Year: 2008
Genre: Drama
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Atul Kulkarni, Lal, Dhanya Mary Vaghese
Plot: As Raveendran spends his time in the forest, he becomes friends with Joseph, a leader of the Naxals, who is ordered by his superiors to kill. The film was praised for its script, flawless treatment, acting and cinematography.
17. Anandabhadram
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Release Year: 2005
Genre: Drama, fantasy, horror
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Riya Sen, Kavya Madhavan
Plot: To fulfil his mother’s wish a boy goes home to light a lamp on a family temple where one evil magician wants to use that temple and refuses hiTo fulfil his mother’s wish a boy goes home to light a lamp on a family temple where one evil magician wants to use that temple and refuses him to enter. Ananthabhadram was awarded five awards at the Kerala State Film Awards 2005, and was a commercial success as well. The film was the first Malayalam film that used satellite feeds instead of conventional prints.
18. Driving Licence
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Release Year: 2019
Genre: Comedy, drama, thriller
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Deepti Sati, Suraj Venjaramoodu.
Plot: A superstar famous for his driving skills loses his license. However, the issue is out of control with a motor inspector who is his fan. In this film, there is one hero and one villain. One is a man with privilege and the other is an ordinary citizen who is expected to submit to everything and everyone. You can choose between the privileged and the average Joe.
19. Picket 43
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Release Year: 2015
Genre: Drama, thriller
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Javed Jeffrey, Sudhir Karamana
Plot: Creating a movie laced with patriotism, Major Ravi delivers an entertaining film. In contrast to previous films, Picket 43 focuses on two isolated soldiers living in outposts in separate countries, from India and Pakistan. As a result of the death of three soldiers at Picket 43, Havildar Harindran (Prithviraj) is sent to the post that was the scene of several militant attacks. The actor has played the role of a patriotic military officer admirably.
20. City of God
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Release Year: 2011
Genre: Drama
Star cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Shweta Menon
Plot: The story revolves around four families who were met on series of strange incident. The families share a common platform explored in the city of Cochin.
21. Vasthavam
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Release Year: 2006
Genre: Action, crime, thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kavya Madhavan, Jagathy Sreekumar
Plot: Man who has four sisters and the responsibility of his poor family. He marries a rich woman instead of his true love and becomes a powerful man. From a background of family chaos and economic hardships, Vaasthavam depicts a young man rising to power.
22. Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama
IMDb Rating: 7
Release Year: 2011
Genre: Action, drama
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Genelia D’Souza, Prabhu Deva
Plot: This movie is based on the story where a warrior in 16th century in Kerala avenge his father’s death in confrontation with Vasco Da Gama and his troops.
23. Achanurangatha Veedu
IMDb Rating: 7
Release Year: 2006
Genre: Drama
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Salim Kumar, Muktha, Samvrutha Sunil
Plot: The Achanurangatha Veedu movie is about the story of a student named Prabhakaran (Salim Kumar) who falls in love with a Christian student named Lillikutty (Usha) and marries her against the wishes of his family. Lillipututty dies shortly after the birth of their third daughter, and Prabhakaran, now Samuel, is left to raise the children on his own. Samuel hopes his third daughter will will become a doctor, but she gets involved in a sex racket.
24. 7th Day
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Release Year: 2014
Genre: Mystery, thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Vinay Forrt, Janani Iyer
Plot: After running into David, an official for the IPS, two friends disclose an unforeseen event that altered their lives. David tries to help them but he is not who he claims to be. At the box office, 7th Day was a commercial success.
25. 9
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Release Year: 2019
Genre: Fantasy, horror, Sci-Fi
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Wamiqa Gabbi, Mamta Mohandas
Plot: A scientist set out to the Himalayas for astronomical research with his son and colleagues. Things turn when he meets a young woman and bring her home.
26. Kuruthi
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Release Year: 2021
Genre: Thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Naslen, Roshan Mathew, Srindaa
Plot: It is a story of enduring human relationships transcending borders and enduring the trials of prejudice and hatred. This film portrays how radicalized people are willing to kill anyone in order to fulfill their spiritual needs, which they describe as devotion to God.
27. Anarkali
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Release Year: 2015
Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Kabir Bedi, Priyal Gor
Plot: Shanthanu, an ex-naval officer, and Nadira, a young girl, decide they will wait until Nadira’s father approves of their relationship. However, when Shanthanu loses contact with Nadira, he sets out to track her down.
28. Raavanan
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Release Year: 2010
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyamani
Plot: Veera is a jungle brigand who takes Ragini, wife of Dev, with the intent of killing her. Veera brings Ragini to an isolated clifftop, where Ragini declares that she would rather die than face Veera. Veera is taken aback by Ragini’s bravery, and he spares her. Ragini, in turn, falls in love with Veera, who is ambivalent toward her captor.
29. Akashathinte Niram
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Release Year: 2012
Genre: Drama
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Govardhan B.K, Master Govardhan, Amala Paul, Indrajith Sukumaran
Plot: As the burglar attempts to rob an old man, he and three other characters get stuck on an island; they include a little boy, a girl with a speech and hearing impairment, and a man with a stutter. This new situation requires the burglar to adapt.
30. Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Release Year: 2014
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Chemban Vinod Jose, Nedumudi Venu
Plot: The film tells the story of Prithviraj and seven thieves who are led by him. Reports claim that the movie represents the story of the top Hollywood hit Ocean’s Eleven. This satire, according to the director, will highlight many societal issues that we tend to turn a blind eye to, or ignore.
31. Bhramam
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Release Year: 2021
Genre: Thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mamta Mohandas, Unni Mukundan, Raashi Khanna
Plot: The life of Sam, an ace pianist and a pretentious blind man, is turned upside down when he accidently becomes the prime suspect in a homicide involving a famous yesteryear celebrity.
32. Tiyaan
IMDb Rating: 6.6
Release Year: 2017
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu
Plot: Pattabhiramagiri, a Vedic scholar who is forced by a godman and his goons to leave his ancestral home, faces an evil curse when he opposes. Fakir Aslan then offers assistance in his fight against the evil forces. An intense script packed with awesome dialogues makes this movie starring Prithviraj, Indrajith, and Murali Gopi one to look forward to.
33. Ezra
IMDb Rating: 6.7
Release Year: 2017
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Vijayaraghavan, Priya Anand, Tovino Thomas, Sujith Sankar
Plot: Priya acquired an antique Jewish box when Ranjan and Priya moved to Cochin, and when the spirit in it came out, it possessed her. Later Ranjan realized it was a Dybbuk box, which contains an evil spirit of a dead person. In the film, he tries to save his wife from a malign spirit.
34. Jana Gana Mana
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Release Year: 2022
Genre: Crime,Drama, Thriller
Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mamta Mohandas
Plot: As a college professor’s brutal murder sparks student unrest, a cop launches an investigation while a lawyer seeks justice in the the courtroom.
35. Gold
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Release Year: 2022
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Star Cast: Nayanthara, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Soubin Shahir
Plot: The movie showcases the incidents that take place within four days of Joshi, a mobile shop owner, purchasing a new car owing to a marriage alliance that is almost fixed with a girl called Radha.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which is the best Prithviraj Sukumaran movie?
A: It is difficult to choose one Prithviraj Sukumaran movie as the best as he has starred in many great films. However, some of his most popular and critically acclaimed movies include Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Mumbai Police, Celluloid, and Indian Rupee.
Q: Which is the best Prithviraj Sukumaran movie for beginners?
A: If you are new to Prithviraj Sukumaran movies, I recommend starting with Ayyappanum Koshiyum or Ennu Ninte Moideen. These films are both well-made and entertaining, and they offer a good introduction to his acting skills.
Q: How many movies did Prithviraj play in?
Prithviraj made his acting debut in 2002 with the Malayalam film, Nandanam. It was released after his second work Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari. Since then, he has acted in more than 100 films.
