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Prithviraj Sukumaran · Patriot Co-Prod · Director-Producer

Wayfarer Films

Founded 2017 · Kochi · Prithviraj Sukumaran & Listin Stephen · OTT: Multi-platform
Founded
2017
Prithviraj + Listin Stephen
Patriot
₹29.37 Cr WW D1
May 1, 2026 · 2nd biggest Mollywood opener ever
Lucifer (co-prod)
₹200 Cr WW
2019 · Prithviraj's directorial debut
L2: Empuraan (co-prod)
₹350+ Cr WW
2025 · Biggest Mollywood film 2025
Next
Khalifa · Onam 2026
Prithviraj-led action
Cumulative
~₹350 Cr
Boxoffy estimate · lifetime

Analysis Boxoffy Intelligence

Boxoffy · Box Office Intelligence · Updated May 2, 2026

Wayfarer Films is Prithviraj Sukumaran's production banner. Patriot (May 1, 2026) opened at ₹29.37 Cr WW Day 1 — 2nd biggest Mollywood opener ever after L2: Empuraan. The Mammootty + Mohanlal reunion after 17 years made Patriot the most-anticipated Malayalam release of 2026. Wayfarer's positioning: producer of the Prithviverse (Lucifer + L2: Empuraan, both with Aashirvad), plus original Prithviraj-led action films. Khalifa (Onam 2026, Prithviraj-led action) is the next major release. The studio has effectively become Mollywood's premium action-thriller specialist with international scale ambitions (Patriot's IFFLA opening film selection gave it festival credibility before commercial release).

Boxoffy Note
Patriot's opening extends Mollywood's commercial breakout — Malayalam cinema led India's all-language box office share at 32.8% in April 2026, a first. Wayfarer is at the center of this transformation alongside Aashirvad.

Profile Studio Profile

Founded
2017
Founder
Prithviraj Sukumaran & Listin Stephen
Current Head
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Headquarters
Kochi
Languages
Malayalam (primary)
Tier
RISING
OTT Partner
Multi-platform

Filmography Key Films

Patriot L2: Empuraan (co) Lucifer (co) 9 Vilayath Buddha

Pipeline 2026 Slate & Upcoming

Finance Estimated Market Valuation

Estimated Enterprise Value
₹300–600 Cr
ESTIMATED
Prithviverse co-IP + Patriot IP + Khalifa upcoming + Prithviraj brand

Corporate Structure Listing & Revenue

ListedNo — privately held
Revenue ReferenceEstimated ₹100-250 Cr per major release year

Corporate Ownership & Structure

Person
Role
Notes
Stake
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Co-founder & Lead
Actor-director-producer · Creative head
Co-owner
Listin Stephen
Co-founder
Production + business head
Co-owner
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