Sunil (actor)

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Not to be confused with Sunil (Kannada actor).

Sunil
Born
Indukuri Sunil Varma[1][2]

(1974-02-28) 28 February 1974 (age 50)[3][1]
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India[4]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Sruthi
​
(m. 2002)​
Children2

Indukuri Sunil Varma (born 28 February 1974), known mononymously as Sunil, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu films, and has also featured in a few Tamil films. Noted for his comic roles, Sunil has appeared in over 180 films in his career, including a few lead roles.[1] He has won three state Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. He was widely considered as one of Tollywood's finest comedians during his peak in the 2000s, most known for his distinct laugh and delivery of jokes.

Sunil played a lead role in Andala Ramudu (2006)[1] and later went on to star in several Telugu language films including commercial successes like Maryada Ramanna (2010), Poola Rangadu (2012), and Tadakha (2013).[5][6]

His career took a decline over the 2010s as he opted for more lead hero roles over comedian roles in commercially unsuccessful films,[7] but has seen a career resurgence as a villain and in more versatile roles.[8] Sunil started as the antagonist in the films Colour Photo (2020) and Pushpa: The Rise (2021), which were commercially successful films. His Tamil films include Maaveeran (2023) and Jailer (2023), the latter of which is his highest grossing release till date.

Career

Sunil started his career in 1996 as an

Chiru Navvutho and Nuvve Kavali were the first films that he acted in. Nuvve Kavali was the first one to release.[4]

In 2010, Sunil starred in S. S. Rajamouli-directed Maryada Ramanna, which was a commercial success.[6] A reviewer from Sify noted that: "Sunil would no longer look like a comedy hero. His dances are simply superb."[10]

Sunil was then cast in the lead role in Poola Rangadu, directed by Veerabhadram Chowdary which was released across 450 theatres worldwide. The film received positive reviews.[citation needed] He was the antagonist in the film Colour Photo (2020), which brought him critical acclaim.[11]

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.[12] The success of the film brought him many offers to play negative roles and he made his Tamil debut in 2023 with Maaveeran (2023).[13]

Personal life

Sunil hails from Bhimavaram of Andhra Pradesh, India.[4] Sunil celebrated his 40th birthday for a noble cause donating to a blind school and spending time with them.[14]

Director Trivikram Srinivas and Sunil have been friends since their days in Bhimavaram. They, along with director Gunasekhar, were roommates in Punjagutta during their struggling days. As of 2016, Trivikram rents the room as a memory.[15][16]

Awards

Filmfare Awards South

Nandi Awards

South Indian International Movie Awards

Santosham Film Awards

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.

As an actor

List of films and roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 Nuvve Kavali Sunil
Chirunavvutho
2001
Family Circus
 Gang Member
Naa Manasistha Raa Cab driver
Tholi Valapu Giri
Nuvvu Nenu Venkatesh
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Banthi
Manasantha Nuvve Sunil
2002 Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu Karri Seenu
Premaku Swagatam Tenali
Kalusukovalani Achi
Aaduthu Paaduthu Papi
Vasu Balu
Santosham Kranthi Kumar a. k. a. Seetayya
Sreeram Megaserial Mahadeva
Neetho Johnny
Indra Balu
Sontham Seshagiri
Holi Raja
Okato Number Kurraadu Sunil
Nuvve Nuvve Pandu
Pilisthe Palukutha Ajay's friend
Bobby Hotel Manager
Yuva Rathna Sunil
Thotti Gang Sathi Babu
Premalo Pavani Kalyan Arjun
Manmadhudu Bunk Seenu
2003 Naaga Ravi
Pellam Oorelithe Samba
Gangotri Exam Supervisor
Run Mohan Telugu version
Ottesi Cheputunna Nela Baludu [20]
Vijayam
 Srinivas
Ninne Istapaddanu
 Bangaru Babu
Oka Raju Oka Rani Mahesh's sidekick
Vasantham
 Ramesh
Kalyana Ramudu Chari
Dongodu Justice Chowdhary
Simhachalam Raju
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli Bala Raju
Tagore Boost
Ela Cheppanu Sunil
Toli Choopulone White and White Simhachalam
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu Ganesh
Nenu Pelliki Ready Rajesh
Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
 Kapali a. k. a. Kapil
Neeke Manasichaanu Sattibabu
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Raj
Varsham Jagan "The Gun"
Athade Oka Sainyam Thief
Love Today Dharma
Anandamanandamaye "Panchatantram" Seenu
Malliswari Padmanabham a. k. a. Paddu
Mee Intikoste Em Istaaru Maa Intikoste Em Testaru Teja
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi Seenu
Nenunnanu Tip Sundaram
Kushi Kushiga Server Prakash
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu Satish
Pedababu Bapineedu
Aarya
 Ticket Collector "Punch" Falaknama
Naani Vishwanath a. k. a. X
Koduku Balasubramanyam
Pallakilo Pellikoothuru Goutham
Donga Dongadi Rockfort Chandu
Naa Autograph Sathyam
Gudumba Shankar Prabhu
Cheppave Chirugali Gopi
Aaptudu Venkat
Suryam Gaali Seenu
Mass Aditya a. k. a. Adi
2005
Balu ABCDEFG
 Shankar
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Banda
Radha Gopalam Lakshmana Rao
Sravanamasam Kanchu Babu
Sada Mee Sevalo Bunty
Soggadu Venkat
Subash Chandra Bose Chandram's sidekick
Mr. Errababu Erra Babu's sidekick
Hungama Balaraju
Bhadra Bullabbayi
Andarivaadu Veerendra's nephew
Oka Oorilo Seenu's servant
Kanchanamala Cable TV Sudarshan's assistant
Super Journalist
Athadu Ramana
Andhrudu Thief
Allari Bullodu Bobby
Political Rowdy Rohit
Bhageeratha Nanda
Modati Cinema Sri
Sri
 Subbarao
Jai Chiranjeeva Dhanushkoti
Gowtam SSC Gopal Rao
2006 Lakshmi Suresh
Chukkallo Chandrudu Puppy
Sarada Saradaga Raghava's sidekick
Sivakasi Kiran Kumar Telugu version
Sri Ramadasu Ramana Sastry
Pournami
 Pournami's elder brother 100th film
Kithakithalu Sathi
Amrutha Varsham Telugu version [21]
Game Kulkarni
Bommarillu Sathi
Andala Ramudu Ramu
Stalin Stalin's younger brother
Boss Sunil
Gopi - Goda Meeda Pilli
 Resort Manager Karunanidhi
Pellaina Kothalo Chalapathi
Rakhi Mohan Reddy
Annavaram Raju
2007 Yogi Ramu
Pagale Vennela Waiter
Athili Sattibabu LKG Athili Sathibabu's brother
Dhee Kathi
Classmates Baddu
Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule Srinu
Aata Vicky's brother-in-law
Thiru Ranga Sunil Tamil debut
Dubai Seenu Dubai Seenu's cousin
Bahumati Lawyer
Satyabhama Sunil
Shankar Dada Zindabad Kumar
Hello Premistara Sunil
Julayi
Pellaindi Kaani Subramaniam a. k. a. Subbu
Athidhi
 Amrita's fiancé
Nava Vasantham Vijay
Godava Train Ticket Collector
Navvule Navvulu Police officer
2008 Krishna Sunil
Pourudu Samyukta's prospective groom
Vaana Himself Guest appearance
Swagatam Sunil Honda
Krishnarjuna Arjun's sidekick
Andamaina Manasulo Tushar's friend
Ontari Subbu
Idi Sangathi Neeladri
Premabhishekam Sunil
Jalsa Bunk Seenu
Bhale Dongalu Taxi Driver
Kalidasu Basha
Michael Madana Kamaraju Kamaraju
Parugu Krishna's sidekick
Kantri Rajni Haasan
Bujjigadu Sathi a. k. a. Tokyo Johnny
Pandurangadu Narasimha Sastry
Ready Janaki
Ullasamga Utsahamga Instant Investor
Kathanayakudu Shanmugam
Baladur
 Seenu
Chintakayala Ravi Pendurthi Babu
Rainbow Sunil Bachchan
Nenu Meeku Telusa? Kishore
King Sarath
2009 Maska Krish's sidekick
Drona Prasad
Rechipo Siva's friend
Aa Okkadu Chandra
Raju Maharaju Arjun
Neramu Siksha Advocate
Oye!
 Abhishek
Magadheera Harsha's sidekick
Neelo Naalo Lover Telugu version
Josh Bujji 150th film
Ek Niranjan Chanti Babu
Pravarakhyudu Ravi
2010 Om Shanti Ranadhir
Shambo Shiva Shambo
 Kumar
Bindaas Sarath
Varudu Himself Guest appearance
Maryada Ramanna Kovelamudi Ramu
Khaleja Babji
2011 Mirapakay Charukesha
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju Appalaraju
Dongala Mutha Richard
2012 Poola Rangadu Ranga
2013 Mr. Pellikoduku Buchi Babu
Tadakha Sivarama Krishna
2014 Bhimavaram Bullodu Rambabu
Race Gurram
2016 Krishnashtami Krishna
Eedu Gold Ehe Bangarraju
Jakkanna Jakkana / Ganesh
2017 Ungarala Rambabu Ram Babu [22]
2 Countries
 Ullaas Kumar
2018 Silly Fellows Soori
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Neelambari
Amar Akbar Anthony Bobby
Padi Padi Leche Manasu Chatur Ramalingam
Operation 2019 Himself Special appearance in the song "Life is Like a Party"
2019 Chitralahari Michael "Mike"
Chanakya Seenu
2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Sitaram
Disco Raja Utham Kumar / Antony Das
Colour Photo Inspector Rama Raju [23]
2021 Kanabadutaledu Detective Rama Krishna
Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu Actor Cameo appearance
Heads and Tales God Cameo appearance [24]
Pushpaka Vimanam
 Rangam
Pushpa: The Rise Mangalam Srinu [25]
2022 Bheemla Nayak Prisoner Special appearance in the song "Bheemla Nayak"
Son of India News reporter
F3
 Katthi Seenu [26]
Chor Bazaar Home Mister of Telangana
Darja ACP Paidipati Shiva Shankar
Thank You Himself Special appearance in the "Farewell Song"
Godfather Koti
Tees Maar Khan Chakri
Wanted Pandugod Pandugadu [27]
Geetha Saradhi
Sita Ramam TC Varadhi
Bujji Ila Raa CI Mohammad Khayyam
Ginna NRI groom Special appearance
Mukhachitram
 		Dr. Neeladri Varma
Cheppalani Undhi
Urvasivo Rakshasivo Sree’s uncle
S5 No Exit Suleman Khan [28]
2023 Valentines Night Krishnamohan
Mr. King Driver [29]
Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu Monikonda [30]
Virupaksha Abbai Raju
Bhuvana Vijayam ‘Feelings Star’ Preetham Kumar
Katha Venuka Katha Satya
Maya Petika Narayana
Nenu Student Sir Techie
Maaveeran Paramu Tamil film
Jailer Blast Mohan Tamil film
Mark Antony Ekambaram Tamil film
Japan Sridhar Tamil film [31]
2024 Guntur Kaaram Dokka Lenin Babu [32]
Bootcut Balaraju P. K. [33]
Geethanjali Malli Vachindi Killer Nani [34]
Parijatha Parvam Bar Seenu [35]
Turbo † TBA [36]
Pushpa 2: The Rule † Mangalam Srinu Filming [37]
Game Changer
 †		 TBA Filming [38]

As a dubbing artist

Year Film Actor Role Notes
2012 Snehithudu
Sathyan
 Silencer Telugu dubbed version
OKOK
 		Santhanam Partha Telugu dubbed version
2023 Changure Bangaru Raja German Shepherd Veerabobbili

Television

Year Title Role Channel Notes
2017
Bigg Boss 2
 		Himself Star Maa Guest appearance

References

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