Varun Sandesh
Varun Sandesh | |
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Born | [1] | 21 July 1989
Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse | Vithika Sheru |
Jeedigunta Varun Sandesh (born 21 July 1989) is an
Personal life
Varun Sandesh was born in
Sandesh and actress Shraddha Das, who was his co-star in Maro Charitra, had a short-lived relationship in 2011.[6][7][8] Varun got engaged with actress Vithika Sheru whom he met in Paddanandi Premalo Mari (2015) on 7 December 2015, and they went on to get married.[9]
Career
In 2007, Sandesh applied for auditions for a Sekhar Kammula film through an online advertisement, despite having no prior acting experience and previously planning to pursue medical studies.[10]
He received a reply of one scene's film script, which he was asked to act out and send back.[11] He shot and sent video clippings of himself to Kammula, which promptly landed him a lead role in the film Happy Days. Featuring an ensemble cast, comprised almost entirely with newcomers,[12] Happy Days was a major critical and commercial success, winning several accolades, including six Filmfare Awards South and three Nandi Awards.[13][14]
He then starred in romantic drama
In 2019, Sandesh became a notable television personality for his participation in
Filmography
Films
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Happy Days | Chandrashekar "Chandu" | Debut Film |
2008 | Kotha Bangaru Lokam | Balu | |
2009 | Evaraina Epudaina | Venkat | |
Kurradu | Varun | ||
2010 | Maro Charitra | Balu | |
Happy Happy Ga | Santosh | ||
Yemaindi Ee Vela | Seenu | ||
2011 | Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | Venu | |
Brahmi Gadi Katha | Siva | ||
Priyudu | Karthik | ||
2013 | Chammak Challo | Shyam | |
Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama |
Varun | ||
Saradaga Ammayitho | Santosh | ||
Abbai Class Ammai Mass | Sri | ||
D for Dopidi | Vicky | ||
2014 | Nuvvala Nenila | Krishna Mohan | |
Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda |
Varun | ||
Ee Varsham Sakshiga | Jai | ||
2015 | Paddanandi Premalo Mari | Ram | |
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu | Goutham Naidu | ||
Lava Kusa | Prem / Kushal | Dual role | |
2016 | Mister 420 | Avinash | |
2018 | Marla Puli | Varun | |
2019 | Nuvvu Thopu Raa | Kaushik | [21] |
2022 | Induvadana | Vasu | 25th film |
2023 | Michael | Amarnath | [22] |
Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | Actor | Cameo appearance | |
Yadbhaavam Tadbhavati † | TBA | Filming[23] | |
Chitram Chudara † | TBA | Announced[24] |
Web Series
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
Year | Web Series | Role | Availability | Notes |
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2018 | Hey Krishna | Krishna | Yupp TV
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Television
Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2019 | Bigg Boss 3
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Contestant (3rd Runner up) | Star Maa | Reality TV Series |
References
- ^ As, Sashidhar. "Varun Sandesh's birthday celebrations on the sets of his film in Hyderabad - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Varun Sandesh". www.idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- ^ "Varun Sandesh Interview Stills - MaaStars". www.maastars.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (6 May 2012). "Waiting for the turn". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (21 November 2010). "Singing sibling". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ^ "I was really shocked: Shraddha Das". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 May 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Varun Sandesh breaks Shraddha Das' heart!". 29 July 2011. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Varun and I are over: Shraddha Das". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Varun Engagement Video with Vithika Sheru :NewsPaper". The TNP. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ MADHURI KALYAN, TNN (17 March 2008). "Ticket to Tollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Varun Sandesh talks about his movies and his cricket - telugu cinema news". Idlebrain.com. 28 November 2007. Archived from the original on 3 August 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Movie Review:Happy Days". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "filmfare south awards 2008 - Telugu cinema function". Idlebrain.com. 12 July 2008. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Nandi awards 2007 announced - Telugu cinema news". Idlebrain.com. 12 January 2008. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Varun Sandesh in 'Kurradu'". Sify. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ B V S Prakash, TNN (24 February 2010). "Money's not important: Varun". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ TNN (26 February 2010). "Varun stepping into Kamal Haasan's shoes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Another hiest drama". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Telugu Cinema News - Telugu Movie Reviews - Telugu Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Telugu". Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ Ragalahari. "Varun Sandesh at Kalanjali, Visakhapatnam Photo Gallery". Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ "Induvadana first-look sees Varun Sandesh and Farnaz Shetty in a romantic embrace - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Telugu star Varun Sandesh joins team of Ranjith Jeyakodi's 'Michael' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ Desk, Tollywood (21 July 2022). "Varun Sandesh's new film gets an interesting title". Tollywood. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
External links
- Varun Sandesh at IMDb
- Varun Sandesh on Twitter