Sunil (actor)

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
WorksFull 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.

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.

  1. ^ a b c d Srikanth, S (28 February 2020). "అందాల రాముడు సునీల్ కు పుట్టినరోజు జేజేలు!" [Birthday wishes to Andala Ramudu Sunil]. HMTV (in Telugu). 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.
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  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. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Sunil's Comic Charm Attracts Tamil Directors". 16 August 2023.