, where he received praise for his portrayal of a sophisticated antagonist. Tamil Movie Highlights The following list outlines his major Tamil film projects:

| S.No. | Year | Title | Role | Co-Stars | Key Highlights/Awards | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | 2005 | | Madhan | Srikanth, Gopika | Prithviraj's Tamil debut as a corporate villain | | 2 | 2006 | Parijatham | Surendhar / Sreedhar | Saranya Bhagyaraj, Prakash Raj | A romantic drama where he played dual roles | | 3 | 2007 | Mozhi | Karthik | Jyotika, Prakash Raj | One of his most seminal and acclaimed films in Tamil | | 4 | 2007 | Saththam Podathey | Ravichandran | Padmapriya, Nithin Sathya | A thrilling relationship drama directed by Vasanth | | 5 | 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Unnamed | Sandhya, Sathyaraj, Radikaa | A romantic drama featuring a battle of egos | | 6 | 2008 | Velli Thirai | Unnamed | Gopika, Prakash Raj | A remake of the Malayalam hit Udhayananu Tharam | | 7 | 2009 | Ninaithaale Inikkum | Shiva | Karthik Kumar, Sakshi Shivanand | A campus drama, remake of Classmates (2006) | | 8 | 2010 | Raavanan | Dev Prakash Subramaniam (a cop) | Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Karthik | His biggest Tamil film; premiered at the Cannes Film Festival | | 9 | 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Gomathinayagam Pillai | Siddharth, Vedhika | Won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain |

As of early 2026, Prithviraj remains deeply involved in high-profile Malayalam and pan-Indian projects like L2: Empuraan and Sarzameen . While he has not announced a direct Tamil film in 2026, his presence in South Indian cinema ensures that all his major releases are eagerly awaited by Tamil audiences.

Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the few contemporary South Indian actors who has successfully built a solid filmography across multiple languages, including a noteworthy stint in Tamil cinema. While he is primarily a superstar in the Malayalam industry, his ventures into Kollywood have often been marked by critical acclaim and versatile performances.

Through his production and distribution banner, Prithviraj Productions , he has championed the distribution of massive Tamil hits in Kerala, bringing blockbuster Kollywood cinema to the Malayalam audience. Why Prithviraj Shines in Kollywood

: He provided the Malayalam voice-over for major Tamil trailers like Ponniyin Selvan: I Distribution : His company, Prithviraj Productions , has distributed massive Tamil hits like in Kerala. Pan-Indian Appeal : His recent role in the multi-lingual epic (2023) has renewed interest in his cross-industry work.

A meta-film about the film industry, Vellithirai was a remake of the Malayalam hit Udayananu Tharam . Prithviraj played a struggling assistant director, a role that allowed him to satirize the realities of cinema. His combination with Prakash Raj was a highlight of the movie.

Here is a (only direct Tamil productions, no dubs):

(2007) : A romantic comedy where he played a software engineer. Vellithirai

Produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan, Mozhi remains a milestone in Prithviraj’s career. He played Karthik, a cheerful musician who falls in love with a deaf and mute woman (played by Jyothika). The film was both a critical masterpiece and a box office triumph, showcasing his flawless comic timing and emotional depth.

Reports suggest he may be part of an upcoming global project directed by S. S. Rajamouli .

Beyond direct Tamil cinema, Prithviraj has consistently bridged the gap across languages. Tamil audiences have widely celebrated his dubbed pan-Indian spectacles and regional crossovers: