India, March 22 -- Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the biggest names in Malayalam cinema today. The actor-filmmaker has traversed language boundaries, given blockbusters in Malayalam, and carved a niche for himself pan-India. But if you believe him, it all began because of nepotism. In a recent interview, Prithviraj addressed his privilege and the impact of his father's legacy on his career. (Also read: Prithviraj Sukumaran cast Nikhat Khan Hegde in L2 Empuraan before knowing she's Aamir Khan's sister)

Prithviraj is the son of the late Sukumaran, one of the most popular stars in Malayalam cinema in the 70s and 80s. Even though the superstar died in 1997, before Prithviraj began his acting career, the actor admits his name helped him. In a...