Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday Special: From Ayyappanum Koshiyum to Jana Gana Mana, 7 Best Films of the Salaar Actor Ranked as Per IMDb (LatestLY Exclusive)
On the occasion of Prithviraj's birthday, let's look at seven of his best films ranked as per IMDb. The actor is all set to return on big screen as the villain in Salaar, while he is also readying up his next directorial, Empuraan.
Prithviraj Sukumaran is a dynamic blend of talent and charisma, blessed with enough good looks and an admirable screen presence. The younger son of the late actor Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran, Prithviraj has inherited some fine acting genes from his parents, along with his elder brother Indrajith. Presently, not only is he one of the most popular stars in Malayalam cinema at the box office, but his fame has also pervaded to other regions, with the actor making his presence felt in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema too. Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday: From Nandanam to Lucifer, 15 Movies That Defined This Malayalam Superstar's Interesting Career.
Prithviraj, who is soon going to be seen as the main antagonist in Prabhas-Prashant Neel's Salaar, has also established himself as director, and his first film- Lucifer - is one of Malayalam cinema's biggest grossers. He also made romantic comedy Bro Daddy reuniting with his Lucifer co-star Mohanlal that went straight to OTT, while Lucifer sequel, Empuraan, is already in the works.
On the occasion of Prithviraj's birthday, let's look at seven of his best films (not counting the ones he has only a cameo) ranked as per IMDb in ascending order.
Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Based on a real-life tragic love story, this romantic drama benefits from the excellent chemistry between Prithvi and Parvathy, who makes Moideen and Kanchanamala into one of Malayalam cinema's most endearing couples. The movie also stars Tovino Thomas, Saikumar and Bala. Ennu Ninte Moideen is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Memories (2013)
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Another investigative thriller, this time Prithvi plays an alcoholic, grieving ex-cop who is tasked to seek a serial killer. Memories, directed by Jeethu Joseph, has a well-maintained mystery with a fine performance from its lead actor. Memories is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020)
IMDb Rating: 8.0
The late Sachy's swansong is a terrific drama about shallow male bravadoes, featuring scintillating turns from Prithviraj and Biju Menon. The movie not only impressed the Malayali audiences, but also makers from other regions, that we already have Telugu and Hindi remakes on the way. Ayyappanum Koshiyum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Ayalum Njanum Thammil... (2012)
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Lal Jose's coming-of-age drama has Prithviraj play a doctor who faces a crisis in his career, and decides to reconnect with his past. Featuring a lovely soundtrack, the movie also stars Pratap Pothen, Samvrutha Sunil, Rima Kallingal, Ramya Nambeeshan and the late Kalabhavan Mani. Ayalum Njanum Thammil... is streaming on SunNXT. Bhramam Movie Review: Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mamta Mohandas’ Remake is a Needless But Faithful Adaptation of AndhaDhun.
Mozhi (2007)
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Radha Mohan's romantic drama has Prithviraj paired with Jyothika, where the former plays a young man who is besotted with a hearing impaired woman. The movie also stars Prakash Raj. Mozhi is streaming on Eros Now.
Classmates (2006)
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Lal Jose's film is easily one of Malayalam cinema's best loved campus movies, that also has an intriguing mystery track. Prithviraj plays a student union leader, who is in love with his frenemy, while his elder brother Indrajith plays the resident Casanova and also his best friend. The movie also stars Kavya Madhavan, Narain, Jayasurya and Balachandran Menon. Classmates is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Jana Gana Mana (2022)
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Dijo Jose Antony's courtroom drama might have got mixed reviews from critics during its theatrical release, but there is no denying that it boasts of some powerful moments that questioned the casteist mentality of people and the corruption in society. Prithviraj Sukumaran's stupendous closing monologue became an instant viral sensation when the film hit OTT. Jana Gana Mana, the highest rated film in actor's filmography, is now streaming on Netflix.
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