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{{short description|Indian (Telugu) actor}}
{{short description|Indian actor (born 1974)}}
{{distinguish|Sunil (Kannada actor)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Sunil
| name              = Sunil
| image              =  
| image              = Sunil Telugu Film Actor.jpg
| caption            =
| birthname          = Indukuri Sunil Varma<ref name="hmtv" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2017-09-09|title=Testing time for Sunil Varma|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/090917/testing-time-for-sunil-varma.html|access-date=2020-09-04|website=Deccan Chronicle|archive-date=7 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407125359/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/090917/testing-time-for-sunil-varma.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birthname          = Sunil Varma<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2017-09-09|title=Testing time for Sunil Varma|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/090917/testing-time-for-sunil-varma.html|access-date=2020-09-04|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1974|2|28|df=yes}}<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sunil turns into SI Ramaraju for "Colour Photo"; first look out|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sunil-turns-into-si-ramaraju-for-colour-photo-first-look-out/articleshow/74376359.cms|access-date=2020-09-13|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=26 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926022739/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sunil-turns-into-si-ramaraju-for-colour-photo-first-look-out/articleshow/74376359.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="hmtv" />
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1974|2|28|df=yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sunil turns into SI Ramaraju for "Colour Photo"; first look out - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sunil-turns-into-si-ramaraju-for-colour-photo-first-look-out/articleshow/74376359.cms|access-date=2020-09-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Bhimavaram]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India<ref name=":0" />
| birth_place        = [[Bhimavaram]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India<ref name=":0" />
| occupation        = Actor, Comedian
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor| comedian}}
| yearsactive        = 2000{{ndash}}present
| yearsactive        = 1996{{ndash}}present
| works              = [[Sunil filmography|Full list]]
| children          = 2
| children          = 2
| homepage          =  
| spouse            = {{marriage|Sruthi|2002}}
}}
}}
'''Sunil Varma''' (born 28 February 1974) is an Indian actor who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. Noted for his [[Comedian|comic roles]], Sunil acted in over 177 films in his career. He has won three state [[Nandi Awards]] and two [[Filmfare Awards South]].
'''Indukuri Sunil Varma''' (born 28 February 1974), known mononymously as '''Sunil''', is an Indian actor primarily known for his work in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films, with occasional appearances in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. He has appeared in over 180 films, predominantly in comedic roles,<ref name="hmtv">{{cite web |last1=Srikanth |first1=S |date=28 February 2020 |title=అందాల రాముడు సునీల్ కు పుట్టినరోజు జేజేలు! |trans-title=Birthday wishes to Andala Ramudu Sunil |url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/movies/tollywood-comedian-actor-sunil-birthday-special-40514 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230152404/https://www.hmtvlive.com/movies/tollywood-comedian-actor-sunil-birthday-special-40514 |archive-date=30 December 2022 |access-date=28 June 2022 |website=[[HMTV]] |language=te}}</ref> and has received three [[Nandi Awards]] and two [[Filmfare Awards South]]. During the 2000s, he was regarded as one of Telugu cinema's leading comedians, recognised for his distinctive laugh and comedic timing.


Sunil played a lead role in ''[[Andala Ramudu (2006 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' (2006) and later went on to star in several films including commercial successes like ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010), ''[[Poola Rangadu (2012 film)|Poola Rangadu]]'' (2012), and ''[[Tadakha]]'' (2013).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-07|title=Sunil Not Interested In Comedian Roles Anymore?|url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/comedian-hero-villain-sunil-has-done-it-all-122424|access-date=2020-09-04|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi Post]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name="mr">{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2010-07-29|title=I am basking in the success of Maryada Ramanna, says director|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/I-am-basking-in-the-success-of-Maryada-Ramanna-says-director/article16214328.ece|access-date=2020-09-04|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
Sunil transitioned to lead roles with ''[[Andala Ramudu (2006 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' (2006)<ref name="hmtv" /> and went on to star in several commercially successful films, including ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010), ''[[Poola Rangadu (2012 film)|Poola Rangadu]]'' (2012), and ''[[Tadakha]]'' (2013).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-07 |title=Sunil Not Interested In Comedian Roles Anymore? |url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/comedian-hero-villain-sunil-has-done-it-all-122424 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822231435/https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/comedian-hero-villain-sunil-has-done-it-all-122424 |archive-date=22 August 2020 |access-date=2020-09-04 |website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi Post]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="mr">{{Cite news |date=2010-07-29 |title=I am basking in the success of Maryada Ramanna, says director |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/I-am-basking-in-the-success-of-Maryada-Ramanna-says-director/article16214328.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018061935/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/I-am-basking-in-the-success-of-Maryada-Ramanna-says-director/article16214328.ece |archive-date=18 October 2020 |access-date=2020-09-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> However, his career saw a decline in the late 2010s as his focus on lead roles resulted in multiple unsuccessful films.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |date=28 October 2020 |title=The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Telugu Actor Sunil, Who Stars in Colour Photo |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/the-rise-fall-and-resurrection-of-telugu-actor-sunil-who-stars-in-colour-photo-ss-rajamouli-allu-arjun |access-date=5 December 2023 |archive-date=5 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205035234/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/the-rise-fall-and-resurrection-of-telugu-actor-sunil-who-stars-in-colour-photo-ss-rajamouli-allu-arjun |url-status=live }}</ref> In recent years, he experienced a resurgence by taking on versatile supporting roles, antagonistic roles, and returning to comedic roles.<ref name=":3">{{cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=Sunil's Comic Charm Attracts Tamil Directors |url=https://english.tupaki.com/entertainment/suniltamiloffers-1310090 |access-date=5 December 2023 |archive-date=5 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205035239/https://english.tupaki.com/entertainment/suniltamiloffers-1310090 |url-status=live }}</ref> He played an antagonist in commercially successful films such as ''[[Colour Photo]]'' (2020), ''[[Pushpa: The Rise]]'' (2021), and its sequel ''[[Pushpa 2: The Rule]]'' (2024). His Tamil film credits include ''[[Maaveeran (2023 film)|Maaveeran]]'' (2023), ''[[Mark Antony (2023 film)|Mark Antony]]'' (2023) and ''[[Good Bad Ugly]]'' (2025).


==Career==
==Career==
Sunil's 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/sunil.html|title=Sunil - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref>
Sunil started his career in 1996 as an [[extra (acting)|extra]] in the film ''[[Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi]]''. However, his scenes did not make it to the final cut of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugustop.com/sunil-villain-role-pawan-kalyan-movie-%e0%b0%b8%e0%b1%81%e0%b0%a8%e0%b1%80%e0%b0%b2%e0%b1%8d|title=పవన్ కళ్యాణ్ సినిమాలో సునీల్ విలన్ గా నటించాడట.. కానీ…|first=Raja|last=Shekar|date=7 February 2021|website=TeluguStop.com|access-date=11 June 2022|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230152412/https://telugustop.com/sunil-villain-role-pawan-kalyan-movie-%E0%B0%B8%E0%B1%81%E0%B0%A8%E0%B1%80%E0%B0%B2%E0%B1%8D|url-status=live}}</ref> 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. ''[[Pape Naa Pranam]]'' was the first film he acted in. ''[[Nuvve Kavali]]'' was the first film to give him recognition.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/sunil.html|title=Sunil - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=17 October 2007|archive-date=22 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422105620/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/sunil.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2010, Sunil starred in [[S. S. Rajamouli]]-directed ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'', which was commercial success.<ref name="mr" /> A reviewer from ''[[Sify]]'' noted that: "Sunil would no longer look like a comedy hero. His dances are simply superb."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maryada-ramanna-review-telugu-14950743.html|title=Maryada Ramanna|publisher=Sify|archive-date=2 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702175320/http://www.sify.com/movies/maryada-ramanna-review-telugu-14950743.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2010, Sunil starred in [[S. S. Rajamouli]]-directed ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'', which was a commercial success.<ref name="mr" /> A reviewer from ''[[Sify]]'' noted that: "Sunil would no longer look like a comedy hero. His dances are simply superb."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maryada-ramanna-review-telugu-14950743.html|title=Maryada Ramanna|website=[[Sify]]|archive-date=2 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702175320/http://www.sify.com/movies/maryada-ramanna-review-telugu-14950743.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Sunil was cast in the lead role in ''[[Poola Rangadu (2012 film)|Poola Rangadu]]'', directed by Veerabhadram Chowdhary. which was released across 450 theatres worldwide. The film received positive reviews.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}} He was the [[antagonist]] in the film ''[[Colour Photo]]'' (2020), which brought him critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Success meet: Actor Sunil shares experience of working with ‘Colour Photo’ cast|url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-338928-success-meet-actor-sunil-shares-experience-of-working-with-colour-photo-cast|access-date=2020-11-26|website=ap7am.com|language=en}}</ref>
Sunil was then cast in the lead role in ''[[Poola Rangadu (2012 film)|Poola Rangadu]]'', directed by [[Veerabhadram Chowdary]] which was released across 450 theatres worldwide. The film received positive reviews.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}} He was the [[antagonist]] in the film ''[[Colour Photo]]'' (2020), which brought him critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Success meet: Actor Sunil shares experience of working with 'Colour Photo' cast|url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-338928-success-meet-actor-sunil-shares-experience-of-working-with-colour-photo-cast|access-date=2020-11-26|website=ap7am.com|language=en|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230152402/https://www.ap7am.com/lv-338928-success-meet-actor-sunil-shares-experience-of-working-with-colour-photo-cast|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sunil as 'Mangalam Srinu' looks intense in Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sunil-as-mangalam-srinu-looks-intense-in-allu-arjuns-pushpa/articleshow/87565787.cms|access-date=2022-01-07|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111155622/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sunil-as-mangalam-srinu-looks-intense-in-allu-arjuns-pushpa/articleshow/87565787.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The success of the film brought him many offers to play negative roles and he starred in the Tamil film ''[[Maaveeran (2023 film)|Maaveeran]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sunil-becomes-part-of-one-more-tamil-film.html|title=Sunil becomes part of one more Tamil film|date=21 January 2023|work=123telugu|access-date=14 July 2023|archive-date=14 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714173824/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sunil-becomes-part-of-one-more-tamil-film.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Sunil hails from [[Bhimavaram]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.<ref name=":0" /> Sunil celebrated his 40th birthday for a noble cause donating to a blind school and spending time with them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinesiren.com/sunil-celebrates-birthday-in-a-noble-way-inspired-by-a-kid/|title=Sunil spends his birthday at Devnar Blind School|publisher=Cinesiren|access-date=28 February 2013}}</ref>
Sunil hails from [[Bhimavaram]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.<ref name=":0" /> Sunil celebrated his 40th birthday for a noble cause donating to a blind school and spending time with them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinesiren.com/sunil-celebrates-birthday-in-a-noble-way-inspired-by-a-kid/|title=Sunil spends his birthday at Devnar Blind School|publisher=Cinesiren|access-date=28 February 2013|archive-date=2 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302025323/http://cinesiren.com/sunil-celebrates-birthday-in-a-noble-way-inspired-by-a-kid/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Awards==
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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-30|title=ఆయనో స్టార్‌ డైరెక్టర్‌.. ఇప్పటికీ రూ.ఐదు వేల అద్దె కడుతూ..|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/director-trivikram-srinivas-still-pays-room-rent-panjagutta-house-1391708|website=Sakshi|language=te|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=20 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520162710/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/director-trivikram-srinivas-still-pays-room-rent-panjagutta-house-1391708|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=19 February 2016|title=ఆ గది పంజాగుట్టలో ఉంది...|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/sunil-trivikram-still-paying-rent-for-that-room/articleshow/51050453.cms|access-date=2022-02-16|website=Samayam Telugu|language=te|archive-date=27 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927152130/https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/sunil-trivikram-still-paying-rent-for-that-room/articleshow/51050453.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==Accolades==


=== [[Filmfare Awards South]] ===
=== [[Filmfare Awards South]] ===
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu|Best Comedian – Telugu]] – ''[[Pedababu (2004 film)|Peda Babu]]'' (2004)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareawards2005.html|title=Filmfare awards for South India - Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam & Kannada - Telugu Cinema|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu|Best Comedian – Telugu]] – ''[[Pedababu (2004 film)|Peda Babu]]'' (2004)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareawards2005.html|title=Filmfare awards for South India - Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam & Kannada - Telugu Cinema|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=11 August 2014|archive-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318222420/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareawards2005.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Telugu|Best Supporting Actor - Telugu]] – ''[[Tadakha]]'' (2013)<ref>[[61st Filmfare Awards South]]</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Telugu|Best Supporting Actor - Telugu]] – ''[[Tadakha]]'' (2013)<ref>[[61st Filmfare Awards South]]</ref>


=== [[Nandi Awards]] ===
=== [[Nandi Awards]] ===
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Male Comedian]] – ''[[Nuvvu Nenu]]'' (2001)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=4 January 2018|title=Actor Sunil to ditch hero role for next film, return to comedy|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-sunil-ditch-hero-role-next-film-return-comedy-74182|access-date=4 September 2020|website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Male Comedian]] – ''[[Nuvvu Nenu]]'' (2001)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=4 January 2018|title=Actor Sunil to ditch hero role for next film, return to comedy|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-sunil-ditch-hero-role-next-film-return-comedy-74182|access-date=4 September 2020|website=[[The News Minute]]|archive-date=10 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410232355/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-sunil-ditch-hero-role-next-film-return-comedy-74182|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Best Male Comedian – ''[[Andhrudu]]'' (2005)<ref name=":1" />
* Best Male Comedian – ''[[Andhrudu]]'' (2005)<ref name=":1" />
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010)<ref name=":1" />
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' (2010)<ref name=":1" />
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==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
{{Main|Sunil filmography}}


===As actor===
== References ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
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! Year
! Film
! Role
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!class=unsortable scope="col"|{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
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| rowspan="1" | 1996|| ''[[Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi]]'' || Uncredited role ||
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| rowspan="3" | 2000|| ''[[Nuvve Kavali]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Chirunavvutho]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Pape Naa Pranam]]'' || Uncredited role ||
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| rowspan="6" | 2001|| ''[[Family Circus (film)|Family Circus]]'' || Uncredited role ||
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| ''Chirujallu'' || Deva ||
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| ''[[Nuvvu Nenu]]'' || Sunil ||
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|-
| ''[[Nuvvu Naaku Nachav]]'' || Banthi ||
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| ''[[Manasantha Nuvve]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Tholi Valapu]]'' || Giri ||
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| rowspan="18" | 2002|| ''[[Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu]]'' || Karri Seenu ||
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|''[[Premaku Swagatam]]'' || Tenali ||
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| ''[[Kalusukovalani]]'' || Achi ||
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| ''Aaduthu Paaduthu'' || Papi ||
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| ''[[Vasu (film)|Vasu]]'' || Balu ||
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| ''[[Santosham (2002 film)|Santosham]]'' || Kranthi Kumar a. k. a. Seetayya ||
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| ''[[Sreeram]]'' || Megaserial Mahadeva ||
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| ''[[Neetho]]'' || Johnny ||
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| ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]'' || Balu || Guest Appearance
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|-
| ''[[Sontham]]'' || Seshagiri ||
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| ''[[Holi (2002 film)|Holi]]'' || Raja ||
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| ''Okato Number Kurradu'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Nuvve Nuvve]]'' || Pandu ||
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| ''[[Bobby (2002 film)|Bobby]]'' || Hotel Manager ||
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| ''Yuvarathna'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Thotti Gang]]'' || Sathi Babu ||
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| ''Premalo Pavani Kalyan'' || Arjun ||
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| ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' || Bunk Seenu ||
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| rowspan="20" | 2003 || ''[[Naaga]]'' || Ravi ||
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| ''[[Pellam Oorelithe]]'' || Samba ||
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| ''[[Gangotri (film)|Gangotri]]'' || Exam Supervisor ||
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| ''[[Run (2002 film)|Run]]'' || Mohan ||
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| ''Ottesi Chepptuna'' || Jackie ||
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| ''[[Vijayam (film)|Vijayam]]'' || Srinivas ||
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| ''[[Ninne Istapaddanu]]'' || Bangaru Babu ||
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| ''[[Oka Raju Oka Rani]]'' || Mahesh's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Vasantham]]'' || Ramesh ||
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| ''[[Kalyana Ramudu]]'' || Chari ||
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| ''[[Dongodu]]'' || Justice Chowdhary ||
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| ''[[Simhachalam]]'' || Raju ||
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| ''[[Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli]]'' || Bala Raju ||
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| ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'' || Boost ||
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| ''[[Ela Cheppanu]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Toli Choopulone]]'' || White and White Simhachalam ||
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| ''Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kannu'' || Ganesh ||
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| ''Nenu Pelliki Ready'' || Rajesh ||
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| ''[[Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu]]'' || Kapali a. k. a. Kapil ||
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| ''Neeke Manasichanu'' || Subbu ||
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| rowspan="23" | 2004 || ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha (film)|Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' || Raj ||
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| ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' || Jagan "The Gun" ||
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| ''[[Athade Oka Sainyam]]'' || Thief ||
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| ''[[Love Today (2004 film)|Love Today]]''|| Dharma ||
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| ''[[Anandamanandamaye]]''|| "Panchatantram" Seenu ||
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| ''[[Malliswari (2004 film)|Malliswari]]'' || Padmanabham a. k. a. Paddu ||
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| ''Mee Intikoste Em Istaaru Maa Intikoste Em Testaru'' || Teja ||
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| ''[[Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi]]'' || Seenu ||
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| ''[[Nenunnanu]]'' || Tip Sundaram ||
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| ''[[Kushi Kushiga]]'' || Server Prakash ||
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| ''[[Pedababu]]'' || Bapineedu ||
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| ''[[Aarya (2004 film)|Aarya]]'' || Ticket Collector "Punch" Falaknama ||
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| ''[[Naani]]'' || Vishwanath a. k. a. X ||
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| ''[[Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu]]'' || Satish ||
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| ''Koduku'' || Balasubramanyam ||
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| ''Pallakilo Pellikoothuru'' || Goutham ||
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| ''[[Donga Dongadi]]'' || Rockfort Chandu ||
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| ''[[Naa Autograph]]'' || Sathyam ||
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| ''[[Gudumba Shankar]]'' || Prabhu ||
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| ''[[Cheppave Chirugali]]'' || Krishnamurthy ||
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| ''Aaptudu'' || Venkat ||
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| ''[[Suryam]]'' || Gaali Seenu ||
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| ''[[Mass (2004 film)|Mass]]'' || Aditya a. k. a. Adi ||
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| rowspan="25" | 2005 || ''[[Balu ABCDEFG]]'' || Shankar ||
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| ''[[Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana]]'' || Banda ||
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| ''[[Radha Gopalam]]'' || Lakshmana Rao ||
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| ''Sravana Masam'' || Kanchu Babu ||
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| ''[[Sada Mee Sevalo]]'' || Bunty ||
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| ''[[Soggadu (2005 film)|Soggadu]]'' || Venkat || Guest Appearance
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| ''[[Subash Chandra Bose (film)|Subash Chandra Bose]]'' || Chandram's sidekick ||
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| ''Mr. Errababu'' || Erra Babu's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Hungama (2005 film)|Hungama]]'' || Balaraju ||
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| ''[[Bhadra (2005 film)|Bhadra]]'' || Bullabbayi ||
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| ''[[Andarivaadu]]'' || Veerendra's nephew ||
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| ''[[Oka Oorilo]]'' || Seenu's servant ||
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| ''Kanchanamala Cable TV'' || Sudarshan's assistant ||
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| ''[[Super (2005 film)|Super]]'' || Journalist ||
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| ''[[Athadu]]'' || Ramana ||
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| ''[[Andhrudu]]'' || Thief ||
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| ''[[Allari Bullodu]]'' || Bobby ||
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| ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' || Rohit ||
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| ''[[Bhageeratha (film)|Bhageeratha]]'' || Nanda ||
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| ''[[Modati Cinema]]'' || Sri ||
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| ''[[Radha Gopalam]]'' || Lakshmana Rao ||
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| ''[[Vennela]]'' || Satyamurthy ||
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| ''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' || Subbarao ||
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| ''[[Jai Chiranjeeva]]'' || Dhanushkoti ||
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| ''[[Gowtam SSC]]'' || Gopal Rao ||
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| rowspan="16" | 2006 || ''[[Lakshmi (2006 film)|Lakshmi]]'' || Suresh ||
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| ''[[Chukkallo Chandrudu]]'' || Puppy ||
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| ''[[Sarada Saradaga]]'' || Raghava's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Madrasi (2006 film)|Madrasi]]'' || Kiran Kumar || Telugu version
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| ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' || Ramana Sastry ||
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| ''[[Pournami (2006 film)|Pournami]]'' || Pournami's elder brother || 100th film
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| ''[[Kithakithalu]]'' || Sathi ||
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| ''[[Game (2006 film)|Game]]'' || Kulkarni ||
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| ''[[Bommarillu]]'' || Sathi ||
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| ''[[Andala Ramudu (2006 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' || Ramu ||
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| ''[[Stalin (2006 film)|Stalin]]'' || Stalin's younger brother ||
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| ''[[Boss (2006 film)|Boss]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Gopi - Goda Meeda Pilli]]'' || Resort Manager Karunanidhi ||
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| ''[[Pellaina Kothalo]]'' || Chalapathi ||
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| ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' || Mohan Reddy ||
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| ''[[Annavaram (film)|Annavaram]]'' || Raju ||
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| rowspan="15" | 2007 || ''[[Yogi (2007 film)|Yogi]]'' || Ramu || Guest Appearance
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| ''[[Athili Sattibabu LKG]]'' || Allari Naresh's brother ||
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| ''[[Dhee]]'' || Kathi ||
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| ''[[Classmates (2007 film)|Classmates]]'' || Baddu ||
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| ''[[Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule]]'' || Srinu ||
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| ''[[Aata (2007 film)|Aata]]'' || Vicky's brother-in-law ||
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| ''[[Thiru Ranga]]'' / ''Julayi'' || Sunil || Also shot in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
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| ''[[Dubai Seenu]]'' || Dubai Seenu's cousin ||
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| ''[[Bahumati]]'' || Lawyer ||
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| ''[[Sathyabhama (2007 film)|Satyabhama]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Pellaindi Kaani]]'' || Achi Babu's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Shankar Dada Zindabad]]'' || Kumar || Guest Appearance
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| ''[[Athidhi (2007 film)|Athidhi]]'' || Amrita's fiancé ||
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| ''[[Nava Vasantham]]'' || Vijay ||
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| ''[[Godava]]'' || Train Ticket Collector ||
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| rowspan="22" | 2008 || ''[[Michael Madana Kamaraju]]'' || Kamaraju ||
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| ''[[Krishna (2008 film)|Krishna]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Swagatam]]'' || Sunil Honda ||
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| ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'' || Arjun's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Ontari (film)|Ontari]]'' || Subbu ||
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| ''[[Idi Sangathi]]'' || Neeladri ||
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| ''[[Premabhishekam (2008 film)|Premabhishekam]]'' || Sunil ||
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| ''[[Jalsa]]'' || Bunk Seenu ||
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| ''[[Bhale Dongalu]]'' || Taxi Driver ||
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| ''[[Baladur]]'' || Seenu ||
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| ''[[Kalidasu]]'' || Basha ||
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| ''[[Parugu]]'' || Krishna's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Kantri]]'' || Rajni Haasan ||
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| ''[[Bujjigadu]]'' || Sathi a. k. a. Tokyo Johnny ||
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| ''[[Pandurangadu]]'' || Narasimha Sastry ||
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| ''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]'' || Janaki ||
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| ''[[Ullasamga Utsahamga]]'' || Instant Investor ||
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| ''[[Kathanayakudu (2008 film)|Kathanayakudu]]'' || Shanmugam ||
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| ''[[Chintakayala Ravi]]'' || Pendurthi Babu ||
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| ''Rainbow'' || Prakash ||
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| ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa...?]]'' || Kishore ||
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| ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]'' || Sarath ||
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| rowspan="10" | 2009|| ''[[Maska (2009 film)|Maska]]'' || Krish's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Drona (2009 film)|Drona]]'' || Prasad ||
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| ''[[Aa Okkadu]]'' || Chandra ||
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| ''[[Raju Maharaju]]'' || Arjun ||
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| ''[[Oye! (film)|Oye!]]'' || Abhishek ||
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| ''[[Magadheera]]'' || Harsha's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Josh (2009 Telugu film)|Josh]]'' || Bujji || 150th film
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| ''[[Ek Niranjan]]'' || Chanti Babu ||
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| ''[[Pravarakhyudu]]'' || Ravi ||
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| ''[[Saleem (film)|Saleem]]'' || Radhakrishna ||
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| rowspan="7" | 2010|| ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' || Kumar ||
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| ''[[Bindaas (2010 film)|Bindaas]]'' || Sarath ||
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| ''[[Kedi (2010 film)|Kedi]]'' || Rummy's sidekick ||
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| ''[[Varudu]]'' || Dancer || Guest Appearance
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| ''[[Andari Bandhuvaya]]'' || Harikrishna ||
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| ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]'' || Kovelamudi Ramu ||
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| ''[[Khaleja]]'' || Babji ||
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| rowspan="3" | 2011|| ''[[Mirapakay]]'' || Charukesha ||
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| ''[[Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju]]'' || Appalaraju ||
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| ''[[Dongala Mutha]]'' || Richard ||
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|| 2012|| ''[[Poola Rangadu (2012 film)|Poola Rangadu]]'' || Ranga || 
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| rowspan="2" | 2013|| ''[[Mr. Pellikoduku]]'' || Buchi Babu ||
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| ''[[Tadakha]]'' || Sivarama Krishna ||
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|| 2014|| ''[[Bhimavaram Bullodu]]'' || Rambabu||
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|-
| rowspan="3" | 2016|| ''[[Krishnashtami]]'' || Krishna ||
|
|-
| ''[[Eedu Gold Ehe]]'' || Bangarraju ||
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| ''[[Jakkanna]]'' || Jakkana / Ganesh||
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| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Ungarala Rambabu]]'' || Ram Babu
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 February 2017|title=Comedian-actor Sunil's next film titled Ungarala Rambabu. See first look poster|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/comedian-actor-sunils-next-film-titled-ungarala-rambabu-see-first-look-poster-4509189/}}</ref>
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| ''[[Two Countries (2017 film)|2 Countries]]'' || Ullaas Kumar
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| rowspan="5" | 2018 || ''[[Silly Fellows]]'' || Soori ||
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|-
| ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]'' || Neelambari ||
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|-
| ''[[Amar Akbar Anthony (2018 film)|Amar Akbar Anthony]]'' || Bobby ||
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|-
| ''[[Padi Padi Leche Manasu]]'' || Chatur Ramalingam ||
|
|-
| ''Operation 2019'' || Special Song ||
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019 || ''[[Chitralahari (film)|Chitralahari]]'' || Michael "Mike" ||
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|-
| ''[[Chanakya (2019 film)|Chanakya]]'' || Seenu ||
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2020 || ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramloo]]'' || Sitaram ||
|
|-
| ''[[Disco Raja]]'' || Utham Kumar / Antony Das ||
|
|-
|''[[Colour Photo]]''
| [[Inspector]] Rama Raju
| Released on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
|<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-08-11|title='Colour Photo', the story of a ‘below average’ guy|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/incidents-in-sai-rajeshs-life-inspired-colour-photo/article32325431.ece|access-date=2020-09-04|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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| rowspan="3" |2021
|''Kanabadutaledu''
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| {{Pending film|[[Pushpa]]}}
|{{TBA}}
|Filming
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Telugu|first=TV9|date=2020-10-11|title=సుక్కు సినిమాలో సునీల్, ఆయన రికమండేషన్ - Sunil In Pushpa Movie|url=https://tv9telugu.com/trivikram-recommends-sunil-for-pushpa-movie-327583.html|access-date=2020-11-26|website=TV9 Telugu|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| {{Pending film|[[F3 (film)|F3]]}}
|{{TBA}}
|Filming
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|first=|date=2021-01-19|title=F3: Fun has no Holidays|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/f3-fun-has-no-holidays-667490|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-03-07|website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref>
|}
 
===Dubbing artist===
* 2012: Telugu version of ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi|OKOK]]'' for [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]]
* 2012: Telugu version of ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Snehitudu]]'' for [[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|1198628}}
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{{Nandi Award Best Male Comedian}}
{{Nandi Special Jury Award}}
{{Nandi Special Jury Award}}
{{SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role}}
{{SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu}}
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Latest revision as of 23:52, 15 March 2026


Not to be confused with Sunil (Kannada actor).

Sunil
Born
Indukuri Sunil Varma[1][2]

(1974-02-28) 28 February 1974 (age 52)[3][1]
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India[4]
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1996–present
Works
Full list
Spouse(s)
Sruthi
(
m. 2002)
Children2

Indukuri Sunil Varma (born 28 February 1974), known mononymously as Sunil, is an Indian actor primarily known for his work in Telugu films, with occasional appearances in Tamil and Malayalam films. He has appeared in over 180 films, predominantly in comedic roles,[1] and has received three Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. During the 2000s, he was regarded as one of Telugu cinema's leading comedians, recognised for his distinctive laugh and comedic timing.

Sunil transitioned to lead roles with Andala Ramudu (2006)[1] and went on to star in several commercially successful films, including Maryada Ramanna (2010), Poola Rangadu (2012), and Tadakha (2013).[5][6] However, his career saw a decline in the late 2010s as his focus on lead roles resulted in multiple unsuccessful films.[7] In recent years, he experienced a resurgence by taking on versatile supporting roles, antagonistic roles, and returning to comedic roles.[8] He played an antagonist in commercially successful films such as Colour Photo (2020), Pushpa: The Rise (2021), and its sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024). His Tamil film credits include Maaveeran (2023), Mark Antony (2023) and Good Bad Ugly (2025).

Career[edit | edit source]

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. Pape Naa Pranam was the first film he acted in. Nuvve Kavali was the first film to give him recognition.[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 starred in the Tamil film Maaveeran (2023).[13]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Filmfare Awards South[edit | edit source]

Nandi Awards[edit | edit source]

South Indian International Movie Awards[edit | edit source]

Santosham Film Awards[edit | edit source]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Main article: Sunil filmography

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Srikanth, S (28 February 2020). "అందాల రాముడు సునీల్ కు పుట్టినరోజు జేజేలు!" [Birthday wishes to Andala Ramudu Sunil]. HMTV (in తెలుగు). Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  2. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (9 September 2017). "Testing time for Sunil Varma". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "Sunil turns into SI Ramaraju for "Colour Photo"; first look out". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Sunil - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor". www.idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2007.
  5. ↑ "Sunil Not Interested In Comedian Roles Anymore?". Sakshi Post. 7 August 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "I am basking in the success of Maryada Ramanna, says director". The Hindu. 29 July 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 18 October 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  7. ↑ "The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Telugu Actor Sunil, Who Stars in Colour Photo". 28 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "Sunil's Comic Charm Attracts Tamil Directors". 16 August 2023. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  9. ↑ Shekar, Raja (7 February 2021). "పవన్ కళ్యాణ్ సినిమాలో సునీల్ విలన్ గా నటించాడట.. కానీ…". TeluguStop.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  10. ↑ "Maryada Ramanna". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014.
  11. ↑ "Success meet: Actor Sunil shares experience of working with 'Colour Photo' cast". ap7am.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  12. ↑ "Sunil as 'Mangalam Srinu' looks intense in Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  13. ↑ "Sunil becomes part of one more Tamil film". 123telugu. 21 January 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  14. ↑ "Sunil spends his birthday at Devnar Blind School". Cinesiren. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  15. ↑ "ఆయనో స్టార్‌ డైరెక్టర్‌.. ఇప్పటికీ రూ.ఐదు వేల అద్దె కడుతూ." Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 30 August 2021. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  16. ↑ "ఆ గది పంజాగుట్టలో ఉంది..." Samayam Telugu (in తెలుగు). 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  17. ↑ "Filmfare awards for South India - Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam & Kannada - Telugu Cinema". www.idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  18. ↑ 61st Filmfare Awards South
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "Actor Sunil to ditch hero role for next film, return to comedy". The News Minute. 4 January 2018. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2020.

External links[edit | edit source]

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