Born in 1979 in Baroda, Gujarat, India, Sujith completed an MFA from the Sarojini Naidu School of Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad in 2007, and a BFA from the College of Fine Arts, Thrissur, University of Calicut in 2005. He also has a diploma as a civil draughtsman.

Sujith has had several solo exhibitions, including Aicon Gallery, New York (2021, 2019); Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi (2021, 2020); Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai (2017, 2010, 2008); Forum Art Gallery, Chennai (2013); and HSLU, Luzern, Switzerland (2012). He has also participated in shows at Bose Krishnamachari, Kerala (2021–22);  Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad (2018); Shrine Empire, New Delhi (2018); Akara Art, Mumbai (2018); Art Basel Hong Kong (2016); Religare Art, Delhi (2013); Durbar Hall, Kochi (2013, 2007); William Benton Museum, USA (2013); and Bodhi Gallery, New Delhi (2011), to name a few.

He has won several awards including the Kerala Lalit Kala Academy special mention award in 2004, the Kerala Lalit Kala Academy state award in 2005 and the Foundation of Indian Contemporary Art emerging artist award in 2011. He was also long-listed for the Skoda Prize in 201 and was a finalist for the Sovereign Asia Art Prize in 2019.