Sudeep is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and television presenter, who primarily works in the Kannada film industry. He made his acting debut with the Kannada movie titled “Brahma,” in the year 1997. He made his Bollywood debut with the movie titled “Phoonk“. Since 2013, he appeared as a host for the famous television reality show Bigg Boss Kannada. In 2023, he was roped in for a prominent role in Jude Anthany Joseph’s next film with Lyca Productions.
Biography
| Name | Sudeep |
| Real Name | Sudeep Sanjeev |
| Nickname | Kichcha Sudeepa, Deepu |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Date of Birth | 2 September 1973 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 50 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Family | Father: Sanjeev ManjappaMother: Saroja |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
| Wife | Priya Sudeep (2001 – 2015) |
| Children | Daughter: Saanvi |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | B.tech in Mechanical Engineering |
| School | Yet to be updated |
| College | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, Singing, Song Writing, Shopping |
| Birth Place | Shimoga District, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Current City | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
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Interesting Facts
- He not only works in Kannada films but also works in other languages like Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films.
- His Vikrant Rona movie received a great response from the audience. Sudeep’s next movie Kabza is at the final stage of its filming and he portrayed the role of Bhargav Bakshi.
- During his college days, he represented Karnataka under-17 and under-19 cricket teams. After his graduation, he joined the Roshan Taneja School of Acting in Mumbai for learning acting.
- Sudeep started his acting career in the year 1997 with the movie “Brahma.” In the same year, he acted in Sunil Kumar Desai’s movie “Thayavva” in a supporting role.
- Sudeep started his acting career in the year 1997 with the movie “Brahma.” In the same year, he acted in Sunil Kumar Desai’s movie “Thayavva” in a supporting role.
- In 2012, she made his Telugu debut with the S. S. Rajamouli movie “Eega,” along with Samantha Akkineni and Nani.
- He has his own production company named Kiccha Creations, his first production movie was “My Autograph” in 2006.
- Sudeep was signed as a Brand Ambassador for Joyalukkas.
- In 2013, he was named as a Brand Ambassador for Bangalore Traffic Police Department and Income Tax Department.
- In the next year, he was appointed as a Brand Ambassador for Intex Technologies Mobiles & Paragon Footwear.
- His Instagram account has over 2M followers (as of July 2023).
Movies As Actor
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Thayavva | Ramu | Kannada | Debut film |
| 1999 | Prathyartha | Sudeep | Kannada | |
| 2000 | Sparsha | Sudeep | Kannada | |
| 2001 | Huchcha | Sachidananda “Kichcha” | Kannada | |
| 2001 | Vaalee | Shiva / Deva | Kannada | Dual role |
| 2002 | Chandu | Chandrashekar “Chandu” | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Dhumm | Varadharaj | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Nandhi | Nandhi | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Kiccha | Krishna “Kichcha” Mohan | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Partha | Partha | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Swathi Muthu | Shivayya | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Ranga (S.S.L.C) | Ranga | Kannada | |
| 2004 | Nalla | Prashanth “Pachhi” | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Maharaja | Surya | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Kashi from Village | Kashi | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Sye | Chakri | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Nammanna | Muttanna | Kannada | |
| 2006 | My Autograph | Shankar | Kannada | Also producer |
| 2006 | Tirupathi | ACP Tirupathi | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Hubli | Ajay Kumar Surnayak | Kannada | |
| 2007 | No 73, Shanthi Nivasa | Raghu | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Gooli | Gooli | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Mussanjemaatu | RJ Pradeep | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu | Rama | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Phoonk | Rajiv | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Mast Maja Maadi | ACP Prathap | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Veera Madakari | Muttatti Sathyaraju / ACP Madakari IPS | Kannada | Also screenwriterDubbed for Surya Narayan |
| 2010 | Rann | Jay V. Malik | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Just Maath Maathalli | Siddharth | Kannada | Also credited for story and dialogues |
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | Theertha | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Phoonk 2 | Rajiv | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Kiccha Huccha | Krishna “Kiccha” Murthy | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra 1 | DCP Mohan Prasad | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra 1 | DCP Mohan Prasad | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Veera Parampare | Teja | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra 2 | DCP Mohan Prasad | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra 2 | DCP Mohan Prasad | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Kempe Gowda | Kempe Gowda | Kannada | Also screenwriter |
| 2011 | Vishnuvardhana | Vishnuvardhana “Vishnu” | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Eega | Sudeep | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Naan Ee | Sudeep | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Varadhanayaka | ACP Varadhanayaka | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Bachchan | Bharath | Kannada | |
| 2014 | Maanikya | Vijay | Kannada | Also screenwriter |
| 2015 | Ranna | Bhargava Chandra/Chandu | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Aslam Khan | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Aslam Khan | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Puli | Thalapathy Jalatharangan | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Kotigobba 2 | Sathya / Shiva | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Satyam / Shivam | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Mukunda Murari | Murari | Kannada | |
| 2017 | Hebbuli | Captain Ram | Kannada | |
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Young Ambi | Kannada | Also producer |
| 2018 | The Villain | Ram “Ravana” | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Pailwaan | Pailwaan “Kichcha” Krishna | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Avuku Raju | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | Bali Singh | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 | Satya/Shiva | Kannada | Dual Role |
| 2022 | Vikrant Rona | Vikrant Rona | Kannada | |
| TBA | Kiccha46 | TBA | Kannada | Production by V Creations |
| TBA | Kabzaa 2 | Bhargav Bakshi | Kannada |
As Director, Writer, and Producer
| Year | Film | Credited as | Credited as | Credited as |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Producer |
| 2006 | My Autograph | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2007 | No 73, Shanthi Nivasa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2009 | Veera Madakari | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2010 | Just Maath Maathalli | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2011 | Kempe Gowda | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2014 | Maanikya | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2016 | Jigarthanda | No | No | Yes |
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | No | Yes | Yes |
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 | No | Yes | No |
| 2021 | 83 | No | No | Yes |
Cameo Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Thuntata | Himself |
| 2005 | Gunna | Himself |
| 2006 | Jackpot | Himself |
| 2006 | C/o Footpath | Himself |
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Extremist Leader |
| 2009 | Meghave Meghave | Himself |
| 2010 | Aithalakkadi | Himself |
| 2011 | Police Story 3 | Surya |
| 2013 | Action 3D | Himself |
| 2014 | Rangan Style | CCB Officer Krishna |
| 2015 | Luv U Alia | Himself |
| 2016 | Apoorva | Himself |
| 2018 | Raju Kannada Medium | Deepak Chakravarthy |
| 2018 | Kicchu | Forest Officer |
| 2021 | Mangalavara Rajaadina | Himself |
| 2022 | Ravi Bopanna | Advocate Vidyuth Verma |
| 2023 | Kabzaa | Bhargava Bhakshi |
Movie As Narrator
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Katari Veera Surasundarangi | |
| 2012 | Sangolli Raayanna | |
| 2012 | The Hit List | Kannada version trailer |
| 2013 | Shravani Subramanya | |
| 2014 | Aryan | |
| 2014 | Haggada Kone | |
| 2015 | Bangalore 560023 | |
| 2016 | Ricky | |
| 2016 | Jai Maruthi 800 | |
| 2016 | Chakravyuha | |
| 2017 | Raaga | |
| 2018 | Bharatipura Cross | Short Movie |
| 2019 | Udgharsha | All 4 South Language Trailers |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Premada Kadambari | ||
| 2010 | Pyate Hudgir Halli Lifeu | Mentor | Season 1 |
| 2013–Present | Bigg Boss Kannada | Host | 8 seasons |
| 2013 | Super Kutumba | Guest | |
| 2015 | Majaa Talkies | Guest | Episode 33 |
| 2016 | Weekend with Ramesh | Guest | Season 2 (Episode 33, 34) |
| 2016 | Kick | Guest | |
| 2016 | Vaarasdaara | Producer | |
| 2017 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa | Guest | Season 13 (Episode 4) |
| 2019 | Bigg Boss Hindi | Guest | Season 13 |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Telugu | Guest | Season 4 |
| 2020 | Anubandha Awards (2020) | Guest | Episode 14 / Part 2 |
| 2021 | Zee Kutumba Awards (2021) | Guest | Episode 5 |
| 2021 | Cooku With Kirikku | Guest | 2 Episodes (Inauguration Episode) |
| 2022 | Dance Karnataka Dance | Guest | Season 6 (Episode 23, 24) |
| 2022 | Geluvina Saradara Vikrant Rona | Guest | Varamahalaxmi Festival Special Talk show |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss Kannada OTT | Host | Season 1 |
Awards
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Huccha | Best Actor – Kannada | Won |
| 2002 | Nandhi | Best Actor – Kannada | Won |
| 2003 | Swaathi Mutthu | Best Actor – Kannada | Won |
| 2008 | Mussanje Maathu | Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated |
| 2009 | Just Maath Maathalli | Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated |
| 2011 | Kempe Gowda | Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated |
| 2012 | Eega | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Won |
| 2013 | Bachchan | Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated |
| 2016 | Kotigobba 2 | Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated |
| 2017 | Hebbuli | Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated |
Karnataka State Film Awards
- 2002 to 2003 – Nandhi for Best Actor – Won
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
- 2011 – Kempe Gowda for Best Actor (Kannada) – Nominated
- 2012 – Eega for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) – Won
- 2013 – Bachchan for Best Actor (Kannada) – Nominated
Nandi Awards
- 2012 – Eega for Best Villain – Won
Zee Cine Awards
- 2020 – Dabangg 3 for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Nominated
Chittara Star Awards
- 2022 – Vikrant Rona for Best Actor (Male) – Pending
TSR-TV9 National Film Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Eega | Best Actor Kannada | Won |
| 2012 | Eega | Best Villain | Nominated |
| 2017 | Hebbuli | Best Hero Kannada | Nominated |
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Best Hero Kannada | Nominated |
Suvarna Film Awards
- 2009 – Veera Madakari for Favorite Hero – Nominated
- 2009 – Veera Madakari for Star Pair of the Year (with Ragini Dwivedi) – Nominated
- 2010 – Just Maath Maathalli for Best Director – Nominated
- 2010 – Just Maath Maathalli for Best Actor – Nominated
- 2011 – Vishnuvardhana for Best Actor – Won
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
- 2012 – Eega for Best Villain – Won
- 2012 – Eega for Best Fight (Fly / Nani vs Sudeep throughout the film) – Won
Madrid International Film Festival
- 2012 – Eega for Best Supporting Actor – Won
Film Fan’s Association Awards
- 2000 – Sparsha for Best Actor (Kannada) – Won
- 2003 – Swaathi Mutthu for Best Actor (Kannada) – Won
CineMAA Awards
- 2012 – Eega for Best Villain – Won
Vijay Awards
- 2012 – Naan Ee for Best Villain – Won
Edison Awards (India)
- 2012 – Naan Ee for Best Villain – Won
Times Film Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Vishnuvardhana | Bangalore Times Film Awards Best Actor – Kannada | Won |
| 2011 | Kempe Gowda | Bangalore Times Film Awards Best Singer Male – Kannada (for the song “Hale Radio Haaki Haadu Keluva”) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Naan Ee | Chennai Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Tamil | Won |
| 2012 | Eega | Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in Negative Role – Telugu | Won |
ViKa (Vijaya Karnataka) Web Cinema Awards
- 2021 – Kotigobba 3 for Best Actor – Nominated
- 2022 – Vikrant Rona for Best Actor – Pending
IBNLive Movie Awards
- 2015 – Ranna for Best Actor South – Nominated
Zee Dashakada Sambhrama
- 2016 – Achievement in Cinema for Entertainer of the Decade – Won
TV9 Sandalwood Star Awards
- 2011 – Vishnuvardhana for Best Actor – Nominated
Zee Kannada Innovative Film Awards
- 2009 – Veera Madakari for Special Jury Award – Won
Hello Gandhinagara Awards
- 2004 – Swathi Mutthu for Special Award – Won
Asianet Kaveri Film Awards
- 2000 – Sparsha for Best New Face of The Year (Male) – Won
Videocon-Suprabhata Awards
- 2000 – Sparsha for Best Newcomer Actor – Won
Bengaluru Press Club Awards
- 2021 – Press Club Special Award for Contribution to Cinema – Won
Karnataka Wellfare Association Awards
- 2000 – Sparsha for Special Award – Won
Others
| Year | Websites or Organizations or Magazines | Result or Rank | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Times Of India | #1 | “Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2012 – Top 25” list |
| 2012 | Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KaRaVe) | Won | “Abhinaya Chakravarthy” title |
| 2012 | MovieCrow | Won | Best Villain for Naan Ee |
| 2012 | Times Of India | #8 | “Top 10 Villains 2012” list |
| 2013 | Forbes (India) Magazine | #22 | “Top 100 Celebrities Of India” list |
| 2013 | One India | Won | “Best Actor of 2013 Kannada” |
| 2013 | DS-MAX Properties Pvt Ltd | Won | “CCL 2014 – Champions” (with all the team members) |
| 2013 | Times Of India | #2 | “Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2013 – Top 25” list |
| 2014 | Times Of India | #1 | “Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2014 – Top 25” list |
| 2015 | Times Of India | #1 | “Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2015 – Top 25” list |
| 2016 | Outlook Social Media Awards | Won | Movie Star of the Year |
| 2018 | Filmibeat Award for Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho |
| 2018 | Filmibeat Award for Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated | The Villain |
| 2018 | B.B.M.P | Won | Kempe Gowda Award |
| 2020 | Kannada Sahitya Parishath | Won | Dr.Vishnuvardhan Kala Datti Award |
| 2021 | Valmiki Mutt, Davanagere | Won | Valmiki Rathna |
| 2021 | Kannada Sangha, UAE | Won | “Kannada Kala Bhooshana” title |
| 2021 | Melana Gavi Mutt, Shivagange | Won | Shivaganga Shree Award |
| 2022 | Raghavendra Temple Mutt, Mantralaya | Won | Anugraha Award |
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FAQ’s
Is Kiccha Sudeep His Real Name?
No, it’s his nickname.
Is Sudeep Single?
Yes, he divorced his wife in 2015
Does Sudeep Have a Son?
No, he has a daughter named Saanvi.
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