Anarkali, Ayalum Njanum Thammil, and more – Best 5 Prithviraj Sukumaran films to watch on Sun NXT

Prithviraj Sukumaran, the multi-faceted talent established himself as one of the most loved stars in the Malayalam film industry, with an acting career spanning two decades. Now, the actor-director has delivered the finest performance of his acting career so far in the recently released survival drama Aadujeevitham, which is helmed by Blessy.

Now, let’s have a look at the Best 5 films of Prithviraj Sukumaran, which you can watch on Sun NXT and OTT Play Premium, this weekend...

Best 5 Prithviraj Sukumaran films on Sun NXT and OTT Play Premium

Anarkali

Director: Sachi

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Priyal Gor, Miya George

This Sachi directorial, which hit the theatres in 2015, is one of the finest love stories produced by Malayalam cinema in the last decade (and it’s a personal favourite). Prithviraj Sukumaran played the role of Shanthanu, a former Navy officer who is longing for his estranged lover Nadira Imam, played by Priyal Gor. The excellent writing, making, music, and performances made Anarkali an unforgettable movie experience. You can watch the film on Sun NXT and OTT Play Premium.

Ayalum Njanum Thammil

Director: Lal Jose

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prathap Pothen, Narain, Samvritha Sunil

The actor earned his second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, for his performance as Dr. Ravi Tharakan in this medical drama. Ayalum Njanum Thammil, which is helmed by Lal Jose, also emerged as a major turning point in Prithviraj Sukumaran’s career. The movie, which was a critical and commercial success, eventually earned cult status. The songs, especially ‘Azhalinte Aazhangalil’ remain one of the most cherished love anthems in Malayalam. The movie is available for streaming on Sun NXT and OTT Play Premium.

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Celluloid

Director: Kamal

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sreenivasan, Mamta Mohandas

Prithviraj Sukumaran played the real-life character JC Daniel, the Father of Malayalam Cinema, and his son Harris Daniel in the Kamal directorial which hit the theatres in 2013. The actor-director's stellar performance in the movie won him immense love from the audiences, as well as the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. You can watch the highly acclaimed film, which also stars Sreenivasan, Mamta Mohandas, and others in pivotal roles, in Sun NXT and OTT Play Premium.

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Urumi

Director: Santhosh Sivan

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prabhudeva, Jagathy Sreekumar, Genelia D’Souza, Nithya Menen

The multi-faceted talent made his debut as a film producer with Urumi, which is set in the early 16th century, when the Portuguese army established its dominance in Kerala. Prithviraj Sukumaran played the role of Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar in the Santhosh Sivan directorial, which remains one of the finest period films ever produced in Indian cinema. Urumi is currently available for streaming, on Sun NXT and OTT Play Premium.

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Indian Rupee

Director: Ranjith

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Thilakan, Tini Tom, Revathy, Rima Kallingal

This 2011-released satirical film helmed by Ranjith emerged as a major critical and commercial success and earned the National Film Award of the Year for the Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Prithviraj Sukumaran appeared in the role of Jaya Prakash aka JP, a Kozhikode-based young man who eagerly tries to make some quick money instead of working hard. This well-made film, which is best known for its performances, is now streaming on Sun NXT and OTT Play Premium.

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