Sunil (actor)

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Born
Indukuri Sunil Varma [1] [2]

(1974-02-28) 28 February 1974 (age 50) [3] [1]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2000–present
Works Full list
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.

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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]

Sunil's career experienced a decline in the 2010s as he shifted focus to lead hero roles, which resulted in several commercially unsuccessful films. [7] However, he experienced a career resurgence in recent years by taking on antagonist and more versatile roles. [8] Notably, he played antagonist roles in commercially successful films such as Colour Photo (2020), Pushpa (2021), and Pushpa 2 (2024). His Tamil film appearances include Maaveeran (2023) and Jailer (2023).

Career

Sunil started his career in 1996 as an extra in the film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi . However, his scenes did not make it to the final cut of the film. [9] 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 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]

Accolades

Filmfare Awards South

Nandi Awards

South Indian International Movie Awards

Santosham Film Awards

Filmography

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