Indukuri Sunil Varma (born 28 February 1974), known mononymously as Sunil, is an Indian actor who works in

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films. Noted for his comic roles, Sunil has appeared in over 180 films in his career, including around 1IFC0 films in lead role. He has won three state Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. Sunil played a lead role in '' Andala Ramudu'' (2006) and later went on to star in several films including commercial successes like '' Maryada Ramanna'' (2010), '' Poola Rangadu'' (2012), and ''

Tadakha ''Tadakha'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani. A remake of the 2012 Tamil film ''Vettai''. The film stars Naga Chaitanya, Sunil, Tamannaah, and Andrea Jeremiah with the music composed by ...

'' (2013).

Career

Sunil started his career in 1996 when first worked as an extra in the film ''

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'', however, Sunil's scenes did not make it to the final cut of the film. His career began on a slow note with movies like ''Second Hand'' (which was stopped from production), and ''Peruleni Cinema''. ''Prema Katha'' and ''Swayamvaram'' were his first real opportunities in the industry. ''

Chiru Navvutho ''Chiru Navvutho'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language film directed by G. Ram Prasad from a story written by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Venu Thottempudi, Prema, debutante Shaheen and Prakash Raj. The score and soundtrack is compos ...

'' and '' Nuvve Kavali'' were the first films that he acted in. '' Nuvve Kavali'' was the first one to release. In 2010, Sunil starred in S. S. Rajamouli-directed '' Maryada Ramanna'', which was a commercial success. A reviewer from ''

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'' noted that: "Sunil would no longer look like a comedy hero. His dances are simply superb." Sunil was cast in the lead role in '' Poola Rangadu'', directed by Veerabhadram Chowdhary. which was released across 450 theatres worldwide. The film received positive reviews. He was the antagonist in the film '' Colour Photo'' (2020), which brought him critical acclaim. The 2021 film '' Pushpa: The Rise'' saw Sunil in an unusual role of a serious gangster Mangalam Seenu, very different from the comedy roles he usually plays.

Personal life

Sunil hails from

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, India. Sunil celebrated his 40th birthday for a noble cause donating to a blind school and spending time with them. Director

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and Sunil were friends since their days in Bhimavaram. They, along with director Gunasekhar, stayed together as roommates in

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neighbourhood during their struggling days. As of 2016, Trivikram maintains the room by paying rent as a memory.

Awards

Filmfare Awards South

* Best Comedian – Telugu – '' Peda Babu'' (2004) * Best Supporting Actor - Telugu – ''

'' (2013) 61st Filmfare Awards South

Nandi Awards

* Best Male Comedian – '' Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001) * Best Male Comedian – ''

Andhrudu ''Andhrudu'' () is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by ML Kumar Chowdary on Sri Keerthi Creations banner and directed by Paruchuri Murali. Starring Gopichand, Gowri Pandit and music composed by Kalyani Malik. The film was c ...

'' (2005) * Special Jury Award – '' Maryada Ramanna'' (2010)

South Indian International Movie Awards South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to apprec ...

SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreci ...

– ''

'' (2013)

Santosham Film Awards

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- ''

Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava ''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Pooja Hegde and Jagapathi Babu. It revolves around Veera Raghava, a young m ...

'' (2018)

Filmography

As an actor

As a dubbing artist

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sunil Living people 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male voice actors People from West Godavari district 1974 births Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors Male actors from Andhra Pradesh Nandi Award winners Filmfare Awards South winners Indian male comedians South Indian International Movie Awards winners People from Andhra Pradesh CineMAA Awards winners Santosham Film Awards winners Indian comedians Telugu comedians Indian male actors