Suhas Pagolu is an Indian actor who works in

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. He initially appeared in short films and supporting roles, and made his debut in a lead role with '' Colour Photo'' (2020).

Early life

Suhas was born and brought up in

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. After graduating from KBN College, Suhas moved to

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to pursue a career in films.

Career

He started acting in a Telugu YouTube channel Chai Bisket and was featured in several short films including ''The Athidhi'' by Sandeep Raj and ''Kalakaarudu''. He received numerous accolades from critics and industry celebrities. Suhas made his feature film debut with '' Padi Padi Leche Manasu'' (2018) and has played supporting roles in several films including '' Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya'' (2019). In a review of the film by ''The Times of India'', the reviewer wrote that "Suhas makes an impressive cameo as Detective Bobby". He appeared in ''

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'' (2019), after which, he is sometimes referred to as "Majili Suhas". He reprised the role played by

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in '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' in the Telugu remake '' Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya'', alongside Satyadev Kancharana. Suhas then collaborated with his best friend Sandeep Raj for '' Colour Photo''. He made his debut in a lead role with this film, which stars Sunil as the antagonist. His role in the film as a lead was critically praised and received wide recognition. In 2021, he starred in '' Gamanam'' and ''

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'', in which he played the role of a

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in the latter. '' HIT: The Second Case'' and ''

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'' were his releases in 2022. In 2024, his first release was '' Ambajipeta Marriage Band'' alongside Sharanya Pradeep. He then starred in '' Sriranga Neethulu'' featuring Ruhani Sharma,

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, Viraj Ashwin and

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. He then appeared in '' Prasanna Vadanam'', starring alongside Rashi Singh and Viva Harsha and directed by Arjun YK. His upcoming movie, ''Uppu Kappurambu'', will be releasing on

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, starring alongside

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. He is currently filming for ''Cable Chary'' and ''Anandrao Adventures''.

Personal life

Suhas married Lalitha in August 2017. Their child was born in 2024.

Filmography

Short films

*''The Athidi'' *''Kalakaarudu'' *''Radhika'' *''Nandan – A Psycho Thriller'' *''Bangaram'' *''Nenorakam''

Television

References

External links

* * {{SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu Living people Telugu comedians Indian male comedians Indian male actors Male actors from Vijayawada Telugu male actors Indian male film actors 1990 births 21st-century Indian male actors South Indian International Movie Awards winners