Prithviraj Sukumaran is celebrating his 43rd birthday on October 16, 2025. As the Malayalam cinema superstar turns a year older, it is only fitting that we explore some of his must-watch films available on OTT platforms.
7 films of Prithviraj Sukumaran that you must watch on OTT
1. Vastavam (2006)
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kavya Madhavan, Samvrutha Sunil, Murali, Jagathy Sreekumar, Salim Kumar, Sindhu Menon, Usha, Sadiq, Sudhir Karamana
- Director: M. Padmakumar
- Language: Malayalam
- Style: romantic political thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Vastham tells the story of a young man named Balachandran Adiga, who marries into a rich family for financial gain after being forced to break off his engagement to his childhood love Sumitra. He rapidly rises up in the bureaucracy of the Kerala Secretariat and becomes a ruthless and power-hungry man embroiled in politics and corruption.
The film traces his rise and fall in the murky world of power games and illegal dealings. Interestingly, Prithviraj won his first Kerala State Award for Best Actor for this film at the age of only 24, becoming the youngest recipient ever.
2. Memories (2013)
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, SP Sreekumar, Meghna Raj, Mia George, Vijayaraghavan, Suresh Krishna, Rahul Madhav
- Director: jeetu joseph
- Language: Malayalam
- Style: Neo-noir psychological thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 23 minutes
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Sam Alex, an alcoholic police officer, is grieving the loss of his wife and daughter. Blaming himself for their deaths, he is driven to self-destruction.
However, when she is assigned to investigate a series of serial murders, Sam is forced to confront her past while trying to track down the killer. The film is a gripping psychological thriller about redemption and resilience.
3. Anandabhadram (2005)
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manoj K. Jayan, Kavya Madhavan, Kalabhavan Mani, Biju Menon, Riya Sen, Revathi
- Director: Santosh Sivan
- Language: Malayalam
- Style: romantic dark fantasy horror
- Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
- Where to watch: JioHotstar/YouTube/ZEE5
Set in the ancient village of Shivapuram, Anandabhadram tells the story of Ananthan, who returns to his ancestral home to fulfill his mother’s last wish of lighting a lamp in their family temple.
Unbeknownst to him, an evil magician wants to use the spiritual power of the temple to his advantage. The story blends myth, mysticism and stunning visuals with elements of romance into a dark fantasy thriller.
4. Mozhi (2007)
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jyothika, Prakash Raj, Swarnamalya, Brahmanandam, MS Bhaskar, Balaji, Vatsala Rajagopal, Sriranjani, Neelima Rani
- Director: Radha Mohan
- Language: tamil
- Style: musical romantic comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video/Youtube
Mozhi tells the story of Karthik, a musician who falls in love with Archana, a deaf and mute woman. Determined to win her heart, Karthik learns sign language and patiently tries to break down her emotional walls.
The film also explores the lives of his close friends, offering a warm and humorous perspective on love, friendship and acceptance.
5. Indian Rupee (2011)
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Thilakan, Reema Kallingal, Tiny Tom, Jagathy Sreekumar, Lalu Alex, Kalpana, Revathi, Mamukkoya
- Director: Ranjit
- Language: Malayalam
- Style: satirical comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 32 minutes
- Where to watch: sunnxt
Indian Rupee follows Jaiprakash, an unemployed young man from Kozhikode who dreams of making it big in the real estate business. As he pursues quick money, he faces many challenges and moral dilemmas.
The narrative takes a satirical look at materialism and ambition, highlighting how dreams of wealth can alter a person’s principles.
6. Classmates (2006)
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Narayan, Jayasuriya, Indrajith Sukumaran, Kavya Madhavan, Radhika, Balachandra Menon, Shobha Mohan
- Director: red jose
- Language: Malayalam
- Style: coming of age comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Classmates is a nostalgic journey through college life, love, friendship and betrayal. When a group of college friends reunite after 15 years, buried emotions and secrets resurface.
Through flashbacks, the film explores their college days, young romance and the events that shaped their lives.
7. Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life (2024)
- Mould: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, KR Gokul, Amala Paul, Shobha Mohan, Talib Al Balushi
- Director: Blessy
- Language: Malayalam
- Style: survival drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 53 minutes
- Where to watch: Netflix
Aadujeevitham tells the painful true story of Najeeb, a young man from Kerala who travels to Saudi Arabia in search of a better life, but gets trapped in a slave-like existence herding goats in the desert.
This difficult cinematic enterprise powerfully captures his suffering and incredible hope as he struggles to return home. The film is based on a novel of the same name, which was itself inspired by a true story.
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