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Pranav Mohanlal Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 21, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth13 July 1990

Age34 Years

BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

ProfessionActor, Singer, Lyricist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Mohanlal; Mother - Suchitra Mohanlal; Sister - Vismaya Mohanlal

Pranav Mohanlal Biography

Pranav Mohanlal is an Indian actor, singer and lyricist from Thiruvananthapuram. The son of veteran actor Mohanlal, he began as a child actor, returned to働

Early life and background

Pranav Mohanlal was born on 13 July 1990 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Raised in a family with deep ties to the South Indian film industry, he spent his childhood in his hometown and later attended Hebron School in Ooty. He pursued higher education at the University of New South Wales in Australia, where he completed a Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil). His family includes his father, actor Mohanlal, his mother Suchitra Mohanlal, and his sister Vismaya Mohanlal.

Career

Pranav’s screen career began as a child actor. He made an early film appearance in Onnaman (2002) playing the young version of a character, and went on to win the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2003 for his work in Punarjani.

After spending time abroad, Pranav returned to India and expanded his experience behind the camera. He worked as an assistant director on Jeethu Joseph’s films, contributing to the Tamil film Papanasam and the Malayalam film Life of Josutty. Those early industry roles preceded his re-emergence in front of the camera as an adult.

In 2018 he played the lead in the Malayalam action thriller Aadhi. The film brought him several accolades, including the Best Debut Actor award at the 8th South Indian International Movie Awards and recognition from the Kerala Film Critics Association. He also contributed creatively to Aadhi as a singer and lyricist for the song Gypsy Women.

Pranav has continued to take diverse roles in Malayalam cinema. He appeared in Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019) and had roles in films such as Hridayam (2022). In 2021 he was cast in the historical epic Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. In 2024 he played Murali Vishwambaran in the coming-of-age comedy-drama Varshangalkku Shesham.

Beyond acting, Pranav has trained in martial arts and is a practiced traceur, skills that have informed his physical approach to performance. He also has experience as a singer and lyricist and remains involved in multiple facets of film production.

Public profile

Pranav is known by the nickname Appu and is often identified in media as the son of Mohanlal. He maintains a presence on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, where he shares interests beyond cinema. Photography and music are among his hobbies; he plays the guitar and posts videos of himself playing, and he enjoys travelling and painting. He is also an animal lover and is often pictured with his pet cat.

Personal details

Pranav’s listed height is approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm). He has dark brown eyes and black hair. Publicly available information notes that he has three tattoos on his back. His zodiac sign is Cancer. As of 2024 he is unmarried.

Awards and recognition

His early career recognition includes the 2003 Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist. Following his adult debut in Aadhi, he received the Best Debut Actor award at the 8th South Indian International Movie Awards and the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for the same film.

Latest updates

Recent casting includes a role in the 2024 Malayalam film Varshangalkku Shesham, where he portrays Murali Vishwambaran. Earlier credits in the last several years include parts in Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2021) and Hridayam (2022). He continues to combine acting with musical contributions and behind-the-scenes work when opportunities arise.

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Recent Work

Varshangalkku Shesham

Played the character Murali Vishwambaran in the 2024 coming-of-age comedy-drama.

2024
Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham

Cast in the 2021 Malayalam epic historical film.

2021
Aadhi

Lead role in the 2018 Malayalam action thriller; also contributed as singer and lyricist for the song Gypsy Women.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted as a child actor in Onnaman (2002)
  2. Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Punarjani (2003)
  3. Best Debut Actor at the 8th South Indian International Movie Awards for Aadhi (2019)
  4. Worked as assistant director on Papanasam and Life of Josutty
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