Sunil Varma
Known for: Acting
Born: February 28, 1974
Place of birth: Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Sunil Varma, known mononymously as Sunil, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema alongside Tamil and Hindi films. Born on February 28, 1974, in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, he trained in dance and martial arts before moving to Hyderabad in the late 1990s to pursue an acting career, initially enduring years of struggle alongside his close friend, filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas. He made his breakthrough with K. Vijaya Bhaskar's *Nuvve Kavali* (2000) and quickly established himself as one of the most popular and bankable comedic actors in South Indian cinema throughout the 2000s. Known for his impeccable comic timing, spontaneous dialogue delivery, and energetic dance skills, he delivered memorable comedic performances in classic hits like *Nuvvu Nenu* (2001), *Nuvvu Naaku Nachav* (2001), *Manmadhudu* (2002), *Sontham* (2002), *Athadu* (2005), and *Dhee* (2007). He transitioned to leading roles with S. S. Rajamouli's acclaimed sports drama *Maryada Ramanna* (2010), followed by successful commercial outings such as *Poola Rangadu* (2012) and *Tadakha* (2013). In the late 2010s and 2020s, Sunil reinvented his screen persona, earning widespread critical acclaim for portraying dark, menacing antagonist and pivotal character roles, most notably as Mangalam Srinu in the blockbuster franchise *Pushpa: The Rise* (2021) and *Pushpa 2: The Rule* (2024), as well as in Nelson Dilipkumar's Tamil blockbuster *Jailer* (2023). Over his career spanning more than 200 films, he has won three Nandi Awards (including Best Comedian and a Special Jury Award) and two Filmfare Awards South.
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Filmography
242 movies · 3 TV shows, newest first
NR
Kaaka
2027
7.3
Korean Kanakaraju
2026
5.5
Jana Nayagan
2026
5.0
Mister Middle Class
2026
6.2
Lenin
2026
NR
Isakapatnam
2026
4.0
Ananthan Kaadu
2026
5.5
Kattalan
2026
6.6
Dacoit
2026
NR
Pookie
2026
6.4
Naari Naari Naduma Murari
2026
3.9
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi
2026
NR
Divya Drushti
2025
6.4
Revolver Rita
2025
6.0
Indra
2025
6.1
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
2025
9.5
AIR
2025
6.0
Good Bad Ugly
2025
7.0
(MAD)²
2025
NR
Ramam Raghavam
2025
5.0
Game Changer
2025
5.6
MAX
2024
6.2
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
2024
5.9
Mechanic Rocky
2024
7.5
Zebra
2024
3.0
Viswam
2024
6.0
Swag
2024
7.0
Mathu Vadalara 2
2024
7.0
Harom Hara
2024
5.2
Turbo
2024
NR
Parijatha Parvam
2024
7.3
Geethanjali Malli Vachindi
2024
5.5
Vey Dharuvey
2024
NR
Bootcut Balaraju
2024
5.3
Guntur Kaaram
2024
3.4
Japan
2023
NR
Changure Bangaruraja
2023
6.2
Mark Antony
2023
6.5
Jailer
2023
6.0
Slum Dog Husband
2023
7.1
Maaveeran
2023
4.0
Maya Petika
2023
6.0
Nenu Student Sir!
2023
2.0
Bhuvanavijayam
2023
NR
Katha Venuka Katha
2023
5.0
Raa Raa... Penimiti
2023
6.7
Virupaksha
2023
7.0
Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
2023
NR
Valentines Night
2023
NR
S5
2022
NR
Sivudu
2022
7.0
Cheppalani Undhi
2022
5.4
Mukhachitram
2022
5.6
Urvasivo Rakshasivo
2022
5.4
Ginna
2022
NR
Geetha
2022
5.9
GodFather
2022
7.0
Bujji... Ila Raa
2022
6.2
Tees Maar Khan
2022
7.0
Wanted PanduGod
2022
7.8
Sita Ramam
2022
5.0
Darja
2022
5.6
Thank You
2022
2.0
Chittam Maharani
2022
NR
Chor Bazaar
2022
4.2
F3: Fun and Frustration
2022
5.8
Bheemla Nayak
2022
4.0
Son of India
2022
6.8
Pushpa: The Rise
2021
5.7
Pushpaka Vimanam
2021
1.0
Heads & Tales
2021
5.5
Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu
2021
NR
Kanabadutaledu
2021
NR
Jai Sena
2021
7.5
Colour Photo
2020
6.3
Disco Raja
2020
6.6
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
5.4
Chanakya
2019
7.0
Chitralahari
2019
6.3
Padi Padi Leche Manasu
2018
4.4
Amar Akbar Anthony
2018
7.3
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
2018
3.3
Silly Fellows
2018
5.0
2 Countries
2017
NR
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
5.8
Bigg Boss Telugu
2017
2.5
Edu Gold Ehe
2016
5.5
Jakkanna
2016
5.0
Krishnashtami
2016
NR
Bhimavaram Bullodu
2014
4.0
Action 3D
2013
4.0
Tadakha
2013
NR
Mr.PelliKoduku
2013
4.3
Poola Rangadu
2012
2.9
Dongala Mutha
2011
4.2
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
2011
5.7
Mirapakay
2011
7.4
Khaleja
2010
7.3
Maryada Ramanna
2010
3.2
Varudu
2010
6.5
Bindaas
2010
3.0
Om Shanti
2010
8.5
Pravarakyudu
2009
3.7
A Aa E Ee
2009
5.1
Ek Niranjan
2009
5.0
Rechipo
2009
5.6
Josh
2009
7.3
Magadheera
2009
6.4
Oy!
2009
NR
Aa Okkadu
2009
6.0
Drona
2009
5.9
Maska
2009
5.4
King
2008
8.0
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
2008
NR
Rainbow
2008
5.0
Chintakayala Ravi
2008
5.2
Baladur
2008
NR
Kathanayakudu
2008
7.4
Ullasanga Utsahanga
2008
5.8
Ready
2008
3.0
Pandurangadu
2008
5.5
Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai
2008
3.0
Kantri
2008
5.7
Parugu
2008
5.9
Bhale Dongalu
2008
3.0
Kalidasu
2008
7.0
Jalsa
2008NR
Premabhishekam
2008
NR
Andamaina manasulo
2008
5.5
Ontari
2008
5.2
Krishnarjuna
2008
3.5
Swagatam
2008
5.2
Pourudu
2008
5.9
Krishna
2008NR
Pirate's Blood
2008
6.0
Nava Vasantham
2007
5.8
Athidhi
2007NR
Hello Premistara
2007
NR
Pellaindi Kaani
2007
5.4
Dubai Seenu
2007
7.3
Athili Sathibabu LKG
2007
5.0
Raju Bhai
2007
NR
Thiru Ranga
2007
4.2
Aata
2007
7.0
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
20072.0
Classmates
2007
6.9
Dhee
2007
3.6
Yogi
2007
4.8
Annavaram
2006
5.4
Rakhi
2006
5.7
Stalin
2006
6.0
Pellaina Kothalo
2006
3.5
Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli
2006
4.0
Boss
2006
3.5
Andala Ramudu
2006
6.6
Bommarillu
2006
3.0
Game
20067.8
Kithakithalu
2006
5.7
Pournami
2006
6.2
Sri Ramadasu
2006
NR
Sarada Saradaga
2006
5.1
Chukkallo Chandrudu
2006
5.4
Lakshmi
2006
6.2
Jai Chiranjeeva
20055.0
Sri
2005
5.3
Bhageeratha
2005
4.2
Allari Bullodu
2005
7.0
Andhrudu
2005
7.8
Athadu
2005
4.7
Super
2005
10.0
Kanchanamala Cable TV
2005
NR
Oka Oorilo
2005
5.2
Andarivaadu
2005
7.1
Bhadra
2005NR
Mr Errababu
2005
NR
Hungama
2005
4.2
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
5.3
Soggadu
2005
3.0
Sada Mee Sevalo
2005
6.8
Radha Gopalam
2005
6.9
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005
4.8
Balu
2005
6.1
Mass
2004
4.0
Suryam
2004
7.0
Cheppave Chirugali
2004
7.0
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
2004
4.0
Donga Dongadi
2004
5.9
Naani
2004
6.6
Aarya
2004
NR
Pedababu
2004
NR
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
2004
7.0
Kushi Kushiga
2004
6.0
Nenunnanu
2004
7.1
Malliswari
2004
NR
Anandamanandamaye
2004
8.0
Athade Oka Sainyam
2004
6.4
Varsham
2004
5.5
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
2003
NR
Neeke Manasichanu
2003
NR
Nenu Pelliki Ready
2003
6.9
Tagore
2003
2.0
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
2003
5.4
Dongodu
2003
6.5
Kalyana Ramudu
2003
6.5
Vasantham
2003
6.0
Oka Raju Oka Rani
2003
6.3
Ninne Ishtapaddanu
2003
6.0
Ottesi Cheputunna
2003
4.3
Gangotri
2003
4.7
Ela Cheppanu
20039.5
Pilisthe Palukutha
2003
3.5
Naaga
2003
7.5
Manmadhudu
2002
6.7
Thotti Gang
20023.0
Bobby
2002
6.7
Nuvve... Nuvve...
2002
NR
Okato Number Kurradu
2002
4.0
Holi
2002
5.3
Sontham
2002
6.5
Indra
2002
NR
Sreeram
2002
7.7
Santosham
2002
7.2
Vasu
20026.0
Aaduthu Paaduthu
2002
6.0
Kalusukovalani
2002
NR
Premaku Swagatam
2002
6.5
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002
7.5
Manasantha Nuvve
2001
7.5
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001
6.3
Nuvvu Nenu
2001
NR
Tholi Valapu
2001
NR
Naa Manasistha Raa
2001
8.0
Family Circus
2001
7.7
Chiru Navvuto
2000
7.0
Nuvve Kavali
2000
6.7
Swayamvaram
1999
6.0
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
1996
NR
Valli Mayil
—
NR
Bullet
—
NR
Dashamakan
—
NR
Gods & Soldiers
—
NR
Swayambhu
—
NR
Vekkai
—NR
#Karthi 30
—
NR
Fighter Shiva
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